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Muckleshoot Tribe breaks ground in Auburn on 18-story, 400-room, luxury hotel

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Muckleshoot Tribe breaks ground in Auburn on 18-story, 400-room, luxury hotel

When finished, it will be the largest of its kind in the state

‘Unbelievable’ story of Lynnwood teen’s rape retold on Netflix

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‘Unbelievable’ story of Lynnwood teen’s rape retold on Netflix

She told police she was sexually assaulted in her room. Detectives said she lied. She didn’t.

King County teens clean up roadside litter

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King County teens clean up roadside litter

Teens, age 14-17, in Department of Ecology Youth Corps program clean up to protect the environment in four-week…

Mother of slain Federal Way teen seeks more jail time for son’s murderer

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Mother of slain Federal Way teen seeks more jail time for son’s murderer

Leilani Gennings to appeal sentencing of Michael Rogers after he received 8 years for killing her son.

In this January 2019 photo, Gov. Jay Inslee visited the new Children’s Home Society of Washington Highline Early Learning Center in Des Moines to applaud the benefits of early education programs and promote his funding proposal to continue to fund programs like it. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County allocates $318 million for education

Money will go toward early education and postsecondary support.

King County pushes back report on for-hire driver trafficking training

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King County pushes back report on for-hire driver trafficking training

The report was originally due in October but has been extended until next spring.

A salt marsh in recovery is gobbling carbon, gaining ground

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A salt marsh in recovery is gobbling carbon, gaining ground

Once drained for farming, 150 acres at Port Susan is returning to its natural state.

A veto too far? Lawmakers may sue Inslee to figure it out

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A veto too far? Lawmakers may sue Inslee to figure it out

Inslee knew vetoing a single sentence was unusual. A court may be asked to decide if it was…

Edmonds council adopts message acknowledging tribal heritage

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Edmonds council adopts message acknowledging tribal heritage

The statement, written by the Tulalip Tribes, will be read after the flag salute at each meeting.

Viva Las Langley! Lighting up Whidbey town like it’s Vegas

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Viva Las Langley! Lighting up Whidbey town like it’s Vegas

Artist Tim Leonard’s neon signs bring a pop of color to laid-back village by the sea.

The King County Courthouse. File photo

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King County set to bring in tax-free housing funding

It’s set to reap $100 million over the next 20 years from state coffers.

Ferry altercation results in armed passenger’s arrest

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Ferry altercation results in armed passenger’s arrest

After a vehicle cut in line at the Fauntleroy dock Saturday, a confrontation ensued.

High-octane entertainment abound during the monster truck show Friday evening at the Evergreen Speedway in Monroe on August 23, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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The beginner’s guide to monster trucks at Evergreen State Fair

I’m not exactly your picturesque fan — but I love a good monster truck show, and here’s why.

Friends and family of Dustyn Hunt-Bagby marched and chanted in front of the Snohomish County Courthouse on Monday to call attention to the apparent lack of progress in the investigation into his death. (Zachariah Bryan / The Herald)

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Family wants Everett man arrested for Seattle musician’s death

Dustyn Hunt-Bagby was visiting his girlfriend near Silver Lake when her father allegedly shot him.

Pest was an univited Woodway guest and a first in the U.S.

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Pest was an univited Woodway guest and a first in the U.S.

The Hokkaido gypsy moth trapped in Woodway in July might be the first ever found in the U.S.

A crew member works to setup a ride Wednesday afternoon at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Evergreen fair: come for giant squash, stay for lumberjacks

Find classic fair favorites and some new additions at the Evergreen State Fair through Sept. 2.

After trees fall, Lynnwood light rail construction looms

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After trees fall, Lynnwood light rail construction looms

Watch for major work along I-5 after Sound Transit approved $1.5 billion in construction contracts.

Inslee’s bid for third term derails plans for other Democrats

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Inslee’s bid for third term derails plans for other Democrats

He tells supporters he wants to ensure Washington remains a “progressive beacon” for the nation.

Cliff Edwards, 65, the sexton at Edmonds Memorial Cemetery & Columbarium, picks up and carries memorial flowers on his mower as he cuts the grass around headstones on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 in Edmonds, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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GRAVDGR: Edmonds cemetery sexton has deadpan sense of humor

Cliff Edwards has spent 46 years taking care of the final resting places of our loved ones.

Chronicling the last years of a dying North Cascades glacier

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Chronicling the last years of a dying North Cascades glacier

For nearly four decades, scientist Mauri Pelto has journeyed to measure the melting Columbia Glacier.