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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year
Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.
Alex Bruell
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Duo charged with promoting prostitution at King County massage businesses
According to police, undercover detectives entered the storefronts and posed as customers. The massage fronts include one location…
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Federal Way student goes viral on ‘American Idol’
Decatur High School senior amasses more than a hundred million views of his performance of James Blunt’s “Monsters.”
Life
Lessons from Hilde, who fled Nazi Germany for a better life
Here’s a few things my great-aunt would have liked you to know.
Northwest
Hiking at Mt. Rainier: This summer, visit a paradise on Earth
If you’ve never visited the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier, there’s still time this summer to correct that…
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County sets plan to reduce wildfire risk in rural areas
Communities like the Enumclaw Plateau, Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley will need a blend of strategies to face…
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Heatwave means mid-90s temperatures all week in Puget Sound region
Another heatwave is on its way toward the greater Seattle area, with temperatures in the mid-90s likely throughout…
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At drainage district corruption trial, it’s a tale of dueling conspiracies
Allan and Joann Thomas are in trial in Seattle on fraud charges.
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Biden’s visit to Auburn prompts crowds, protests, and a little bit of everything
President Joe Biden made a stop at the Green River College in Auburn on April 22 during his…
Northwest
Mount Rainier park approves nine new lahar monitoring stations
The new monitors can give local communities up to 10 extra minutes to evacuate in case of a…
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Breaking down Washington police reform from this year and last
Legislators passed a number of bills responding to concerns around policing. Let’s dig into them.
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One skier dies, five survive after backcountry Crystal Mountain avalanche
Skier who died was Issaquah resident Robert Weisel, 66, according to Pierce County Medical Examiner.
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King County Councilmember Dunn will challenge Rep. Kim Schrier for U.S. Congress seat
The current County Councilmember would be following in his late mother’s footsteps
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Reagan Dunn wins fifth term on King County Council
Dunn has defeated challenger Kim-Khanh Van, a Renton city council member and fellow attorney.
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King County Council candidate responds to criticism over 2010 arrest for school bus threats
Ubax Gardheere is running in District 9.
Northwest
King County Sheriff fires detective who fatally shot Black Diamond man in 2019
Sheriff found deputy’s actions “demonstrated a disregard for the public, (his) partner and (himself)”.