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This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the Eastern Washington town to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes. (Courtesy photo)

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How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington

Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.

Supporters hold signs at a “Stop Asian Hate” rally in Federal Way in March 2021. File photo

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Hate crimes: King County Council to consider legislation for a reporting system

In the wake of a report on rising hate crimes throughout King County, legislation to establish hate crime…

Seattle’s Breanna Stewart shoots over Washington’s Elena Delle Donne on Aug. 21. Photo by Todd Deringer/For Seattle Weekly

Sports

Seattle Storm battle Las Vegas Aces in WNBA Semifinals

Staff report

Marina Beltran, second to right, had the rare opportunity to fly on the NASA SOFIA only a few months before the project is shut down permanently. Photo courtesy of Embry-Riddle and Dr. Noel Richardson

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Astronomy student takes ride of a lifetime on NASA’s flying observatory

Renton native was given the rare opportunity before plane was decommissioned.

File photo

Business

Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection agencies

Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett is one of the county’s four hospitals that have attested that they meet the criteria to proceed to the second phase. (Sue Misao / Sound Publishing)

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Providence St. Joseph Health sued for discrimination against Deaf patients

The class action lawsuit claims that Deaf patients weren’t given effective communication services.

A tiny tick is almost unnoticeable when it’s hidden by an animals fur (or a human’s hair). Interior Health is warning people to check their pets and themselves for the tiny blood-drinkers when they return from enjoying the outdoors. (File photo)

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First locally acquired human case of tick-borne anaplasmosis found in Washington state

Man hospitalized after being bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

A kindergarten student at Panther Lake Elementary raises her hand during attendance on the first day of in-person learning on March 15, 2021. The DOH updated guidance that students and staff who return from isolation must wear masks in school for five days. Photo by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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DOH releases COVID-19 updates for Washington K-12 schools, child care

The Department of Health guidance update includes required five-day isolation for positive COVID tests.

Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Business

Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton

After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Summer arrives in 2022 | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Image courtesy King County

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Still need to register to vote? Visit an elections Vote Center | King County

Vote Centers in Bellevue, Federal Way, Kenmore, Kent, Renton, and Seattle will be open July 30 and Aug.…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Who wants to wear a mask in King County? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Volunteer “fixers” attempt to repair a fan at one of King county’s 2021 repair events. Photo courtesy of King County Solid Waste Division.

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King County offers free repair events to promote waste reduction

If there is something in your home in need of repair, like an air fryer that won’t air-fry…

KCSO bug

Northwest

KCSO issues SILVER alert for missing Shoreline man, 75

Harvey Page of Shoreline went missing July 21.

Courtesy of Monica Padineant.

Opinion

Help Your Grads Start Financially Smart

by Monica Padineant

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Why wear a mask in Washington? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Dr. Jayendrina Singha Ray’s research interests include postcolonial studies, spatial literary studies, British literature, and rhetoric and composition. Prior to teaching in the U.S., she worked as an editor with Routledge and taught English at colleges in India. She is a resident of Kirkland.

Opinion

Learning surveillance and the metaverse: Do you mind being watched? | Guest column

Ever wondered what helps us learn, the mind or the body?

Adam Young has been invited to the U.S. Blind Hockey training camp, but is relying on donations to fund his upcoming trip. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Sports

Blind hockey player invited to national training camp

Adam Young of Kent looks forward to joining the United States Blind Hockey team in August.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

Business

Inflation and financial planning in these turbulent times | Money Matters

By Robert Toomey

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

Drones can help restore scorched public forests | Brunell

Regenerating millions of western forested acres scorched by large wildfires is a herculean task costing hundreds of billions.…