John Tony Walenceus | Obituary

Obituaries

John Tony Walenceus | Obituary

March 29, 1933- January 18, 2025

Opinion

Auburn mayor, police chief respond to Nelson sentencing | Guest column

Following the sentencing of former Officer Jeffrey Nelson to 16 years and 8 months in prison, several members…

Gov. Bob Ferguson, surrounded by other state elected leaders, speaks at a Feb. 13 press conference in Olympia. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

‘Follow the damn law’: Washington leaders have terse words for Trump

Gov. Bob Ferguson and others oppose many of the president’s orders

One of Return Home’s cells, filled entirely with organic material, demonstrates what the terramation cells look like. Based in Auburn, Return Home is one of the few terramation companies in the world. They transform people into soil. File photo

Life

What we talk about, or not, when talking about death

Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.

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News

Man’s hand gets crushed in sheet metal forming machine | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Auburn Police Department Assistant Chief Sam Betz speaks to the judge during Jeffrey Nelson’s sentencing hearing Jan. 23. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing.

Opinion

Trial shows that Auburn’s taxpayers deserve better | Opinion

So many signs pointed to a broken culture in the Auburn Police Department, and yet it does not…

A “no trespassing” sign outside of the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

Feds fly 110 detained migrants to Washington state, advocacy group says

Dozens of people sent to a detention center in Tacoma.

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

Opinion

LA’s wildfires must spark change in our neck of the woods | Brunell

The hurricane-force winds fueling fast-moving Southern California wildfires have exasperated firefighters in western states for over a century.…

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Northwest

Washington judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

A Seattle judge has granted Washington’s request to temporarily block Trump’s executive order

Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown. COURTESY PHOTO, state Office of the Attorney General

Northwest

Washington AG sues over Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Oregon, Arizona and Illinois joined the lawsuit; attorneys general from 18 other states also sue

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News

Man’s stroke symptoms get worse | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Many cars, garages, homes, and other property were heavily damaged by the Nov. 2024 bomb cyclone. Sound Publishing file photo

Northwest

State recovery funds available for WA bomb cyclone victims

State recovery funds are now available for some residents whose homes were severely damaged in the bomb cyclone…

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News

Driver who tried to flee gets treatment after crash | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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News

Auburn senior tips over on motorized scooter | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Northwest

New Washington state laws taking effect in Jan. 2025

New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs…

Paul Vincent Dragseth | Obituary

Obituaries

Paul Vincent Dragseth | Obituary

September 30, 1957- December 16, 2024

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Health

Androxene Reviews: Does It Really Boost Male Vitality?

In the realm of male performance supplements, Androxene stands out as a popular choice for those looking to…

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Health

Endaflex Exposed: What They Don’t Tell You About This Supplement

In an age where movement is crucial for maintaining overall health, joint pain and inflammation can significantly hinder…

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News

Locked in a coffee shop bathroom | Fire blotter

From the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

A northern giant hornet seen on an apple. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Agriculture)

Northwest

Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in WA have been eradicated

The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three…