A helicopter crew scours rough terrain Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, at Vesper Peak, in the search for missing hiker Sam Sayers, of Seattle. She went missing days earlier on the hike about 30 miles east of Granite Falls. (Caleb Hutton / The Herald)

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A year later, no plans to renew search for hiker Sam Sayers

The Seattle woman went missing on Vesper Peak last August. An 8,000-hour search turned up no sign of…

37 cats, including 13 dead kittens, found in Monroe home

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37 cats, including 13 dead kittens, found in Monroe home

Neighbors alerted authorities to the house after noticing “a large amount of flying bugs.”

FILE PHOTO: King County Sheriff’s Office deputies block off access to the Kent Station parking garage after a deputy shot and killed a suspect in a reportedly stolen Honda Civic in 2018.

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King County Sheriff’s Office develops I-940 training to reduce deadly force

Recruits hired after Dec. 7 will need additional training coming out of the academy.

PSE’s battery storage project could help the clean energy rollout

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PSE’s battery storage project could help the clean energy rollout

Tiny pilot project in Glacier could eventually be expanded to Puget Sound region.

Tanya Van Cuylenborg and Jay Cook. (Family photos)

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Life in prison for 1987 killer of young Canadian couple

A judge sentenced William Talbott to life without parole for killing Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg.

King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo

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King County will spend $23.5 million to fix jail’s leaking pipes

Several critical buildings in Puget Sound had installed Aquatherm piping.

Holy steeple! Tiny chapel on U.S. 2 a sacred stop since 1962

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Holy steeple! Tiny chapel on U.S. 2 a sacred stop since 1962

Respite, weddings, un-immaculate conceptions are part of the legacy of the miniature Wayside Chapel.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Larsen: Time to impeach President Trump

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Democratic U.S. Rep. Larsen: Time to impeach President Trump

Everett’s congressman says Trump’s attack on four congresswomen denigrates the meaning of U.S. citizenship.

Proposed high-speed rail not pie-in-the-sky idea, says WSDOT

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Proposed high-speed rail not pie-in-the-sky idea, says WSDOT

A study says the network from Portland to Vancouver could cost up to $42 billion.

Did extended tax break get Boeing to build 777X here?

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Did extended tax break get Boeing to build 777X here?

Maybe, maybe not. A new state report says it’s not clear if it was an incentive, and Boeing…

Is this your $12 million? Winning ticket so far unclaimed

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Is this your $12 million? Winning ticket so far unclaimed

A family-owned store in Brier had never sold a lottery ticket worth more than $10,000 — until now.

In tough month, an ally becomes a competitor for Eyman

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In tough month, an ally becomes a competitor for Eyman

After getting signatures for a measure that didn’t qualify, Restore Washington wants to do its own.

Countywide birthday party sparks hope for girls aging out of foster care

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Countywide birthday party sparks hope for girls aging out of foster care

Celebrate 18! was held by nonprofit Eileen & Callie’s Place on Saturday.

Amazon’s scope of Bellevue development elevates

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Amazon’s scope of Bellevue development elevates

600-foot-tall tower to bring nearly 600 workers to Bellevue so far

New deal makes Mukilteo teachers among state’s highest paid

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New deal makes Mukilteo teachers among state’s highest paid

The agreement also reduces the size of special education classes while boosting support for students.

VoteWA is a $9.5 million program that came online last May and is meant to unify all 39 county voting systems in the state into a single entity. Courtesy image

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WA’s new voting system concerns county elections officials

VoteWA has run into some problems in recent months as the Aug. 6 primary election draws closer.

‘Feedback loops’ of methane, CO2 echo environmental problem beyond Washington

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‘Feedback loops’ of methane, CO2 echo environmental problem beyond Washington

University of Washington among researchers of climate change’s effects in global temperatures.

Early wake-up call: Twin quakes under Monroe rattle region

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Early wake-up call: Twin quakes under Monroe rattle region

Thousands of people felt them. They were magnitude 4.6 and 3.5 and hit minutes apart.

Warning sign for a road closure. File photo

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King County examines options to fund roads and bridges

Shortfall is roughly $250 million each year; county may seek tax from unincorporated voters.

City of Everett wins in bikini barista federal court case

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City of Everett wins in bikini barista federal court case

The baristas are unsure of their next steps but may file for a rehearing, their lawyer said.