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5 things Democrats didn’t say about their $17B transpo plan

Democrats’ transportation package in the Washington state Legislature, as of Feb. 9, spends lots of money. It also…

Marlene Jones | Obituary

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Marlene Jones | Obituary

Born Feb. 1, 1932, Marlene passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Jan. 10, 2022, just shy…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

What’s to blame for the increase in gun violence? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Dorothy M. Erhard | Obituary

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Dorothy M. Erhard | Obituary

Dorothy M. Erhard passed away peacefully January 18, 2022, at the age of 95. She was born in…

Roxanna Mittelstadt | Obituary

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Roxanna Mittelstadt | Obituary

Roxie was born March 14, 1945, to Reuben and Arline Rietbrock Rohde in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and suddenly passed…

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Great news! The pandemic is over! | Shiers

Here’s your state cartoon for this week. It’s based on the reporting of Danny Westneat over the weekend…

A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo. (WNPA News Service)

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State Democrats push new round of open-carry gun restrictions

They want to keep guns away from ballot counting and out of places where city councils and school…

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Federal Way, Auburn and the Legislature | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Car blaze at Sierra Meadows apartments | Fire blotter

The following information was reported by the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Northwest

Five day weather forecast for King County

Thursday, Jan. 27, day

Barbara Kay Wickwire | Obituary

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Barbara Kay Wickwire | Obituary

Barbara Kay Wickwire

Christa Meyer, residential physical therapist in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, plays Wordle daily. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Northwest

What in the world is Wordle? It’s an online game C-R-A-Z-E

Solving the daily five-letter brain teaser in six tries is the latest social media obsession.

Dr. Jayendrina Singha Ray’s research interests include postcolonial studies, spatial literary studies, British literature, and rhetoric and composition. Prior to teaching in the U.S., she worked as an editor with Routledge and taught English at colleges in India. She is a resident of Kirkland.

Opinion

How chips define the evolving world order | Guest column

Semiconductor chips are the new oil that the world can go to war over.

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Rollover accident on SR 167 | Fire blotter

Between Jan. 10 and Jan. 16, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 319 requests for services, among…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Why is the janitor teaching math? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Northwest

Five-day weather forecast for King County

Thursday, Jan. 20 day

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Inslee: Officials’ lies about election results should be crime

Governor wants lawmakers to pass legislation making it a gross misdemeanor.

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Opinion

Can I have my job back? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers.

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County auditor finds agencies fall short on emergency services

The auditor’s office recommends clarifying responsibilities and accountability for effective planning.