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Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, left, debates Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on Aug. 17 with moderator Melissa Santos of Axios Local in the center. (Photo by Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business)

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Secretary of state debate: Sparks fly as Hobbs and Anderson face off

Julie Anderson called Steve Hobbs an “inexperienced political appointee.” He’s been in the job since Inslee put him…

Abortion rights protesters fill all four corners of the intersection in front of the Everett Planned Parenthood in support of abortion rights on Saturday, July 9, 2022 (Olivia Vanni / Sound Publishing)

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GOP cheered abortion ruling. Democrats responded by voting.

A swell of electoral support for Democrats pushed turnout higher in primary. Republicans look to adjust for November

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William Jay Thorp | Obituary

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Gary Jackson | Obituary

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Gary Jackson | Obituary

Gary Jackson, a resident of Auburn, Washington, for many years lost his short battle with lung cancer and…

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So long, Sun Break Cafe | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

VRFA Battalion Chief Pete Connell retired on July 20, closing out 29 years of fire service to the community. Courtesy photo, VRFA.

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VRFA Battalion Chief Pete Connell closes out 29-year career notable for selfless service

Selfless service is putting the welfare of the organization, community and subordinates before your own interests; serving by…

A kindergarten student at Panther Lake Elementary raises her hand during attendance on the first day of in-person learning on March 15, 2021. The DOH updated guidance that students and staff who return from isolation must wear masks in school for five days. Photo by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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DOH releases COVID-19 updates for Washington K-12 schools, child care

The Department of Health guidance update includes required five-day isolation for positive COVID tests.

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Briefly | August 10

A correction and notice of several upcoming events.

Daniel John Shields | Obituary

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Daniel John Shields | Obituary

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Gerald C. Lybeck Jr | Obituary

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Gerald C. Lybeck Jr | Obituary

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Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton

After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the…

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Summer arrives in 2022 | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Still need to register to vote? Visit an elections Vote Center | King County

Vote Centers in Bellevue, Federal Way, Kenmore, Kent, Renton, and Seattle will be open July 30 and Aug.…

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Fire blotter: Two people fall from roof

The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 323 calls for service between July 18 and July 24, among…

Frank Olson | Obituary

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Frank Olson | Obituary

Frank Olson of Auburn, Washington passed away at home July 4, 2022 with his wife by his side.…

David Frank Hasbargen | Obituary

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David Frank Hasbargen | Obituary

After a brief time in the hospital, David Frank Hasbargen passed peacefully on July 5, 2022. David was…

Gloria Annette (Sanford) Woodward | Obituary

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Gloria Annette (Sanford) Woodward | Obituary

Gloria passed away on May 31, 2022 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Gloria was born March…

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Dallas Glenn is sponsored by RAD Torque Systems and KB Racing Chevrolet Camaro.

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Drag racing rookie of the year returns home to Pacific Raceways

Dallas Glenn will race at Pacific Raceways for the first time since becoming a professional driver.

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Who wants to wear a mask in King County? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Bill McCrabb | Obituary

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Bill McCrabb | Obituary

Bill grew up in the small town of Oxford, Kansas and liked to say he graduated from Oxford…