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Guy tries to buy cigarettes with fake $100 bill | Auburn police blotter

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Guy tries to buy cigarettes with fake $100 bill | Auburn police blotter

Auburn Police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between June 18 and 23:

Senior citizen tips over in motorized wheelchair | Fire blotter

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Senior citizen tips over in motorized wheelchair | Fire blotter

Between June 15 and 21, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 253 calls for service, among them…

A new measure from the King County Council could increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas of King County. File photo

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County measure would increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas

Staff report

Changes coming to Port of Seattle Police Department

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Changes coming to Port of Seattle Police Department

Hiring practices, commitment to diversity, use of force

During a recent training, South King Fire and Rescue members at Station 62 wear personal protective gear, which includes face masks, eye protection, gloves and gowns. Courtesy photo

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Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public

Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of…

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Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform

Inslee names civil rights activists, pastors, and cops to panel that may forge ideas for new laws

Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice

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Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice

24 members includes families who have lost loved ones; police officials

Doreen Davis, left in mask, waves at parade participants on May 2. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial

“Don’t make me come down there.”

John W. Shape | Obituary

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John W. Shape | Obituary

In Loving Memory of John W. Shape, 88, a longtime

Ross Edward Elison | Obituary

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Ross Edward Elison | Obituary

On May 16th, 2020, Ross Edward Elison, 49, passed

Carol Baker | Obituary

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Carol Baker | Obituary

Carol Baker passed away

State Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington. File photo

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Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole

Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.

Dr. Jeffrey Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, says COVID-19 cases have declined significantly since the peak of the outbreak in late March, allowing the county to move into Phase 2 on June 19. FILE PHOTO

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King County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan

Full list of what’s permitted

King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses

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King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses

Each of 39 cities in county to get a shipment

Comcast to continue 60 days of free internet service to new, eligible customers

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Comcast to continue 60 days of free internet service to new, eligible customers

Low-income monthly options also available

Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance

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Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance

Modified Phase 1, Phase 2 allow indoor services at 25% capacity or 200 people, whichever is less

Jayendrina Singha Ray is a PhD (ABD) in English, with a research focus on the works of the South African Nobel Laureate John Maxwell Coetzee. She teaches English Composition and Research Writing at Highline College, WA, and has previously taught English at colleges in India.

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The search for selfhood

What really matters is the desire to find.

Families impacted by police killings travel to Seattle for June 18 gathering

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Families impacted by police killings travel to Seattle for June 18 gathering

Nationwide list includes Kent, Auburn victims

Thousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line

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Thousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line

Nearly 8,600 between SeaTac and Federal Way

Valley police chiefs of King County release unified message in response to death of George Floyd

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Valley police chiefs of King County release unified message in response to death of George Floyd

Police chiefs of Des Moines, Tukwila, Renton, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Algona, Pacific, Black Diamond and the Port…