For 50 years, Zeke’s off US 2 has served delicious burgers

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For 50 years, Zeke’s off US 2 has served delicious burgers

It’s been a popular pit stop in Gold Bar for skiers and hikers, and the same family still…

Local theater helped propel Camano Island native to stardom

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Local theater helped propel Camano Island native to stardom

Caitlin Kinnunen, nominated for a Tony Award, began learning her art with Village Theatre’s KidStage.

Rick Steves to give $1 million yearly to stop climate change

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Rick Steves to give $1 million yearly to stop climate change

“If we are in the travel business, we are contributing to the destruction of our environment,” he said.

When will 2020 race for governor begin? When Inslee says so

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When will 2020 race for governor begin? When Inslee says so

Three potential candidates are mum for now as the governor vies for president and ponders a third term.

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King County homelessness count shows 17 percent decrease overall

Decreases are not even among different demographics.

Mark Sargent of Whidbey Island is on the screen with Texas YouTuber Patricia Steere as she broadcasts “The Flat Earth and Other Hot Potatoes” from her Houston home. The two also share cameo roles (and some sexual tension) in the documentary “Behind the Curve” which was picked up by Netflix. (Mark Mulligan / Houston Chronicle)

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An update on a Flat Earther, a woodchopper and drummers

The characters in this space stumbled into love, a Netflix movie deal, potato chips and a drumming debut.

Group tells Northshore schools to stop accommodating Muslims

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Group tells Northshore schools to stop accommodating Muslims

The Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund has threatened legal action against the district.

‘Please not my son’: Mother of murdered Todd Beamer teen speaks out

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‘Please not my son’: Mother of murdered Todd Beamer teen speaks out

17-year-old Cameron Wilson planned to attend Seattle University to study computer science after June graduation.

Getting rid of the two-party system isn’t as popular as hoped

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Getting rid of the two-party system isn’t as popular as hoped

Setbacks in 2018 derailed an effort by Brian Baird and Chris Vance to boost independent political power.

Ferry departing Seattle strikes whale; Coast Guard searching

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Ferry departing Seattle strikes whale; Coast Guard searching

The whale breached in front of the M/V Wenatchee after it departed for Bainbridge Island.

State high court upholds $1,000 fines on ‘faithless electors’

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State high court upholds $1,000 fines on ‘faithless electors’

They signed pledges to back their party’s nominee, Clinton, in 2016, but then voted for Colin Powell.

Boeing says decision on new airplane will come this year

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Boeing says decision on new airplane will come this year

With the 737 Max crisis far from over, there was speculation that a 797 decision might be delayed.

King County’s $5 million derelict boat problem

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King County’s $5 million derelict boat problem

When a boat sinks, it costs a lot to bring it up, with millions being spent since 2003…

Self-driving cars: Heaven or hell?

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Self-driving cars: Heaven or hell?

Depending on factors, traffic and environmental impacts could become better or worse.

Pow! Bam! Inslee delivers a one-two punch of executive power

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Pow! Bam! Inslee delivers a one-two punch of executive power

Governor shifted $175M to culverts and vetoed a sentence he said threatened funding for transit.

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Susan’s quest for ‘justice’ and the civil legal system dilemma

While citizens have the right to an attorney in criminal cases, they’re not afforded the same rights in…

Upon further review, EPA wants to redo water quality rules

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Upon further review, EPA wants to redo water quality rules

Feds say they’ll use what the state submitted in 2016 even though they’re no longer the state’s faves.

Seattle Storm make Everett debut in preseason loss

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Seattle Storm make Everett debut in preseason loss

The reigning WNBA champs were short-handed in an 87-84 loss to Phoenix at Angel of the Winds Arena.

King County Councilman Reagan Dunn sent a letter to the FBI asking for them to help investigate Allan Thomas (pictured), who is under investigation for stealing more than $400,000 of public funds and skirting election laws in an Enumclaw drainage district. Screenshot from King 5 report

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King County Council requests report on special districts in wake of fraud allegations

Small, local special districts will face more scrutiny following Enumclaw drainage district case.

With ‘Game of Thrones’ ending, it’s time for a proper feast

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With ‘Game of Thrones’ ending, it’s time for a proper feast

How to make a meal inspired by the Lannisters’ and Starks’ world, fit for the King in the…