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New waste acceptance rules at King County recycling and transfer stations

King County has enacted new waste acceptance rules at its recycling and transfer stations as of Sept. 14.

Stars bolster lineup with Palmers, Matingou

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Stars bolster lineup with Palmers, Matingou

Former KC players look to enhance squad for MASL season

Hooked up: District provides take-home technology for secondary students | School briefs

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Hooked up: District provides take-home technology for secondary students | School briefs

Beginning this month, all Auburn School Distict students in grades 6-12 will have a Chromebook to use at…

Rabid bat numbers rise | Shiers

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Rabid bat numbers rise | Shiers

Twelve bats found in public parks and private homes throughout Washington have tested positive for rabies since Aug.…

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Auburn traffic advisory, full road closure: B Street NW reconstruction project

Starting Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 through Friday, Sept. 22, new pavement construction on B Street Northwest will require…

Nancy Backus, left, and Largo Wales. FILE PHOTOS

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Chamber-supported mayoral debate is on for Sept. 20 at the PAC

Wanna know where the two candidates for Auburn mayor stand on the things that matter to you, like…

Unemployment rate moves up marginally in August

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Unemployment rate moves up marginally in August

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly from 4.5 to 4.6 percent in August, primarily due to…

3No Networking mixer visits Neeley Mansion on Thursday

Business

3No Networking mixer visits Neeley Mansion on Thursday

Business leaders and guests are invited to the 3No Networking gathering at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at historic Neeley…

Donate blood; community drive event set for Sept. 30

Life

Donate blood; community drive event set for Sept. 30

Every two seconds, someone in America needs blood. You can help by donating blood through your local American…

Fun on the farm | PHOTOS

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Fun on the farm | PHOTOS

Hops and Crops Music and Beer Festival draws record crowd, raises money for programming

‘The Compassion Experience:’ Interactive tour coming to Kent

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‘The Compassion Experience:’ Interactive tour coming to Kent

Compassion International, a leading authority on child sponsorship which releases children from poverty globally, bring its tour, “The…

Obituaries

DR. HARLEY DALE GILTHVEDT

Dr. Harley Dale Gilthvedt of Auburn, Washington passed away on September 7, 2017 at the age of 86,…

Obituaries

BERNICE CHARITY BLATCHFORD GREINER

Bernice Charity Blatchford Greiner born in Golovin, AK on 8 June 1932 to Charlie and Jennie Lee Blatchford.…

Obituaries

ANNETTE (SUNDQUIST) MEECE

August 10, 1972 – August 22, 2017

Opinion

End lawmakers’ exemption from public records law | Our Corner

By The Herald Editorial Board

Inquest ordered into fatal shooting

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Inquest ordered into fatal shooting

King County Executive Dow Constantine has ordered an inquest into an Auburn Police officer’s fatal shooting of Isaiah…

LAURTINA (LORI) MARIE DIAZ

Obituaries

LAURTINA (LORI) MARIE DIAZ

September 12, 1969 – September 3, 2017

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Traffic advisory: Work to affect SE Auburn-Black Diamond Road

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 12, resurfacing work will take place on SE Auburn-Black Diamond Road from 1,100 feet north…

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‘Salmon SEEson’ returns: Spot fish coming home to King County rivers and streams

Native salmon – sockeye, chinook, coho and chum, kokanee and pink – have begun their journey from the…

King County Council accepts donation of portable ‘life savers’

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King County Council accepts donation of portable ‘life savers’

When treating someone who has suffered a heart attack, minutes are vital. The King County Council unanimously approved…