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Laura Ostrem | Obituary

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Laura Ostrem | Obituary

Laura Marie Ostrem was born in Renton, Washington on August 4, 1957 to her parents Don and Myrna…

Joyce D. Peloza | Obituary

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Joyce D. Peloza | Obituary

December 14, 1934 – February 13, 2022

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Woman injured from shots fired at her while she was driving | Fire blotter

Between March 21 and March 26, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 270 calls for service, among…

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Opinion

How about that landfill? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

John Robert Merkes | Obituary

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John Robert Merkes | Obituary

John Robert Merkes, “Rob,” 57, of Auburn, WA, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 in San Diego,…

Lorena E. Fernandez | Obituary

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Lorena E. Fernandez | Obituary

Lorena passed away peacefully on Feb 5, 2022 at the age of 75. She was born and raised…

Mary Matilda Heldt | Obituary

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Mary Matilda Heldt | Obituary

Mary Matilda Heldt, 90, of Kent, WA, passed away at home in her sleep on March 4, 2022.…

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Fire blotter: Vehicle vs. pedestrian accident

Between March 14 and March 20, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 293 requests for service, among…

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Opinion

Pot shop robberies | Shiers

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Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

A few thoughts on Russia wanting Alaska back | Brunell

Return Alaska to Russia?

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson (left) speaks with Paul Kramer at the signing of bills aimed at reducing gun violence Wednesday in Olympia. Kramer’s son Will was injured in a 2016 mass shooting in Mukilteo that left three people dead. (Washington State Attorney General)

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Law signed banning sales of large capacity ammo magazines

Emotions swelled as Gov. Inslee signed a measure that limits capacity to 10 rounds. The new law takes…

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New law targets active shooter lockdown drills in Washington schools

By Brooklynn Hillemann, WNPA News Service

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Restorative justice; police reform in WA; Snoqualmie Tribe petitions U.S. Supreme Court | King County Local Dive

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

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School zone cameras in South King County | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Elderly man has seizure | Fire blotter

Between March 8 and March 13, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 245 calls for service, among…

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A testy final night of legislating brought 2 big surprises

Here’s what’s happening after adjournment of the 2022 session of the Washington Legislature.

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King County wants your opinion on new firework enforcement rules | King County

Your comments will be accepted through April 10.

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Man crashes classic muscle car into a telephone pole | Fire blotter

Between Feb. 28 and March 5, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 286 calls for service, among…

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Website aids Ukrainians; criminal justice reform under scrutiny | King County Local Dive

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

Dolores Jones Kyle | Obituary

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Dolores Jones Kyle | Obituary

Dolores Jones Kyle passed away in Auburn, February 19th, 2022. Born in Seattle, December 30th, 1930 to Henry…