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WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires

Plan could raise $5 billion from fewer than 100 taxpayers. Detractors fear it could drive Washington’s wealthiest out…

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Truck rolls over, ejects both occupants | Fire blotter

Between Jan. 25 and Jan. 31, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 244 calls for service, among…

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Senior citizen passes counterfeit money at local store | Auburn police blotter

Auburn Police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between Jan. 22 and Jan. 27:

Corinne E. Gunderson | Obituary

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Corinne E. Gunderson | Obituary

Corinne E. Gunderson | Obituary

Idamae (Schenkeir) Miles Schach | Obituary

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Idamae (Schenkeir) Miles Schach | Obituary

Idamae (Schenkeir) Miles Schach | Obituary

Ernest "Ernie" Julian Fernandez | Obituary

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Ernest “Ernie” Julian Fernandez | Obituary

Ernest “Ernie” Julian Fernandez | Obituary

Jeffrey A. Denton | Obituary

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Jeffrey A. Denton | Obituary

Jeffrey A. Denton | Obituary

William Henry Henline | Obituary

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William Henry Henline | Obituary

William Henry Henline | Obituary

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Firefighters respond to head injury, bloody fight | Fire blotter

Between Jan. 18 and Jan. 24, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 239 calls for service, among…

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Duffel bag with rifle found in bushes | Auburn police blotter

Auburn Police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between Jan. 17 and Jan. 20:

Last summer, people took advantage of the outdoor dining along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets in downtown Kent. In Phase 2 of the governor’s reopening plan, which was announced Jan. 28, restaurants can reopen at a maximum 25% capacity and a limit of six people per table. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership

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Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions

On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.

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State Senate passes $1.7 billion in unemployment insurance tax relief

Targets relief to the most affected businesses; helps low-wage workers by raising their benefits

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Murray, other top Democrats introduce bill raising federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025

Current federal wage is $7.25 per hour

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Car review: 2021 Hyundai Elantra SEL

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Car review: 2020 Honda Insight

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Car review: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Car review: 2021 Toyota Corolla XSE

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Car review: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

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Kid blows up power transformer with bow and arrow | Auburn police blotter

Auburn police responded to the following calls for service, among many others, between Jan. 13 and Jan. 16:

Firefighters give aid to a cat while responding to an apartment fire Jan. 15 in the 1200 block of Auburn Way South. Photo courtesy of Valley Regional Fire Authority

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Firefighters respond to Auburn apartment fire | Fire blotter

Between Jan. 11 and Jan. 17, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 267 calls for service, among…