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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday
A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…
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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds
A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.
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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds
Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.
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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.
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City accepts grants for six transportation improvement projects
The Washington State Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration have awarded the city of Auburn $6.3…
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Spring refill of Lake Tapps Reservoir coming up
Cascade Water Alliance on Monday announced it will begin the spring refill of the Lake Tapps Reservoir on…
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Man struck with axe | Fire blotter
Between Jan. 30 and Feb. 5, the Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 282 calls for service, among…
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Plane that crashed after Auburn takeoff could only make right turns
NTSB releases preliminary investigation report of Jan. 7 crash that injured two men
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Powerball winner bought ticket at Auburn Fred Meyer
Some lucky person in Washington state bought the winning $754.6 million Powerball jackpot in Auburn at the Fred…
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King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy
The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.
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The latest Auburn police blotter
Between Jan. 16 and Jan. 28, the Auburn Police Department responded to the following calls for service, among…
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Woman, 20, shot near Auburn church on Jan. 25, is recovering at Harborview
A 20-year-old woman who was shot near an Auburn church on Jan. 25 has been upgraded from critical…
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Eye care product linked to antibiotic-resistant infections
Washington State Department of Health and CDC encourage residents to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears.
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Auburn gets a step closer to annexing Bridges neighborhood
Land cannot be developed, but a new owner must maintain the property
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Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers
The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb…
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Here’s what 31st District legislators are pursuing this year in Olympia
Police chases, tax credits, graffiti, and emergency powers — check out what’s on the table this session.
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Suspect in attempted Auburn barista kidnapping pleads not guilty at arraignment
The suspect the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office claims tried to kidnap a barista from a north Auburn…
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King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force units
Leesa Manion said the units are focused on public safety and “King County’s greatest areas of concern”
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Pacific City Park sampling work begins soon
King County will collect groundwater, soil, and vapor samples near a former dumpsite under Pacific City Park in…
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Council taps Cheryl Rakes, executive director of the Downtown Auburn Cooperative, to be new council member
The Auburn City Council on Monday evening selected Cheryl Rakes, executive director of the Downtown Auburn Cooperative, to…