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WSDOT will close both directions of State Route 18 for annual maintenance July 21-23

Closure is between Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie and Issaquah-Hobart Road.

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Fire inside washer and dryer | Auburn fire blotter

Between July 10 and July 17, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 335 calls for service, among…

Arla Rae (Gilbert) Williams | Obituary

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Arla Rae (Gilbert) Williams | Obituary

Arla Rae (Gilbert) Williams, 84, long-time resident of Auburn, Washington, passed away on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 from…

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22 bullet casings found after shots fired | Auburn police blotter

Latest from the Auburn police log.

King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci invited young Swifties to read the proclamation, with each taking an album title-themed clause. (Courtesy of King County)

Northwest

King County Council names July 18-25 ‘Taylor Swift Week’

Proclamation comes before the pop star’s sold-out Seattle tour dates.

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Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths

One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Bumper cherry crop sweetens WA’s farm economy | Brunell

The good news is this state’s cherry crop looks good — a marked improvement over 2022. It is…

Pictured on the left in the green wig and costume is Anita. The person in red is Cade. (Courtesy photos)

Opinion

From identity to art: Q&A with two Puget Sound drag artists

By Jayendrina Singha Ray, Guest columnist

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New long-term care program supports elder care in our state | Guest column

By Melinda Young-Flynn, Washington State Budget and Policy Center

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Burglar gets assaulted | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log

Dorothy Davis | Obituary

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Dorothy Davis | Obituary

Dorothy S. Davis, age 88, of Fennimore, WI passed away Wednesday, June 21st, 2023, in Eau Claire, WI.…

Just a short stroll away from the entry to the Palouse Falls State Park Heritage Site is the 200-foot falls that was created some 13,000 years ago. Signs on nearby trails are deadly serious, warning that people have perished after not following the rules. Covering all their bases, park officials even warn against harassing the resident rattlesnakes. Photo by Kevin Hanson

Life

Did you know Palouse Falls is the state’s official waterfall?

It’s a must-see that’s worth the trip.

The curated menu includes 20 new menu items for attendees to enjoy at T-Mobile Park July 7-11. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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T-Mobile Park’s All-Star Week menu offers Pacific Northwest flavors

The All-Star Week menu is offered July 7-11 at T-Mobile Park.

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Robbery at 7-Eleven | Auburn police blotter

Following is a sample from the Auburn police log.

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Burning trash in a barrel | Fire blotter

The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 329 total calls for service between June 26 and July 1,…

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Happy Independence Day | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers.

Janis "Kay" Smith-Hurt | Obituary

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Janis “Kay” Smith-Hurt | Obituary

In loving memory of Janis “Kay” Smith-Hurt, beloved spouse, sister, auntie and friend. Kay was a very kind,…

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Man arrested for selling fentanyl | Auburn police blotter

Also, a suspect makes a threat with a knife at AutoZone.

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Drive-by shooting | Auburn police blotter

Police marked a handgun, ammo, shell casing and more as evidence.

Best of Auburn contest returns.

Business

Best of Auburn nomination round is now open

Nominate your favorite businesses and community members in the 2023 Best of Auburn contest.