Opinion
Trick question from the Legislature? | Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
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WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales
Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.
Obituaries
Virginia Wohlhueter | Obituary
Virginia M Wohlhueter 92 passed away on February 22, 2023 after a long struggle with dementia. She was…
News
Traffic accident takes life of one, critically injures three
The Auburn Police Department responded to a single-fatality vehicle collision into a home in the 4000 block of…
News
With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses
Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…
Obituaries
Patricia Lovold | Obituary
Patricia A. Lovold 73, of Bismarck, ND passed away peacefully March 24, 2023 at the Lake City Hospital,…
Opinion
Magic at the Washington State Supreme Court | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers: “On March 24, the state Supreme Court ruled that the capital gains tax was…
Opinion
Skilled worker shortage could derail electrification goals | Brunell
In the race to “electrify everything,” there are glitches that may derail the plan over the next 20…
News
Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget
The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits
News
New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected
Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a…
Obituaries
Reva Broadbent | Obituary
Reva Broadbent, 88, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 28, 2023. Auntie Reva was born in…
Obituaries
Beverly Versolenko | Obituary
Beverly Versolenko (96), Auburn’s 2007 Pioneer Queen, went home to be with Jesus on March 9th, 2023. Beverly…
News
Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short
OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.
Opinion
Washington needs a pragmatic approach for helping asylum seekers | Guest column
By Hayley Richbart, asylum case manager, Jewish Family Services in Kent
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House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban
Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for…
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In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA
Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature…
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Masking requirements in healthcare, other facilities to end April 3
DOH still recommends masks for patients, healthcare providers, and visitors in healthcare settings.
News
Firefighters deliver baby in parking lot | Fire blotter
Between Feb. 20 and Feb. 26, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 274 calls for service, among…
Obituaries
Pamela Canaan | Obituary
Pamela Jean Canaan, age 77, of Auburn, Washington passed away peacefully in her sleep February 15, 2023. Pam…
Obituaries
Beverly Laukala | Obituary
Beverly Laukala (87), of Auburn, Washington passed away on February 24, 2023, at Merrill Gardens surrounded by loved…