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What we talk about, or not, when talking about death
Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.
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‘Follow the damn law’: Washington leaders have terse words for...
King County executive’s plan to renew parks levy 6 more...
King County Council still must approve proposal to voters on August ballot
Feds fly 110 detained migrants to Washington state, advocacy group...
Dozens of people sent to a detention center in Tacoma.
Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for...
A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019
Washington judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
A Seattle judge has granted Washington’s request to temporarily block Trump’s executive order
Washington AG sues over Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Oregon, Arizona and Illinois joined the lawsuit; attorneys general from 18 other states also sue
Bellevue Dance Academy moves to new location in Lake Hills...
Award-winning institution celebrates student achievements and new facility location
Adam Smith and Kim Schrier will retain Congress seats |...
Smith represents the 9th Congressional District and Schrier represents the 8th Congressional District.
Boeing Machinists approve contract, ending 52-day strike
After voting no twice, 59% of union members approved the latest contract.
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Charges filed against teens in King County crime spree
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Woman sentenced for identity theft of older King County residents
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King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5 general election
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King County Sheriff’s Office gets new helicopter
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Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend
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Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson
Local singer Zan Fiskum advances to final 9 on ‘The...
Maple Valley singer has ties to Kent
Paradiso Festival is on the rocks following lawsuit
Paradiso Festival, one of the most popular annual EDM events in Washington state, may be in trouble after one of…
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They wanted to tell true-crime stories, so they started a...
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New TV show filming in Snoqualmie
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Gallery: Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival 2019
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Seattle Art Fair renews partnership with Frye Art Museum
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Seattle Art Fair returns Aug. 1
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Despite Construction, Pioneer Square’s Art Galleries Remain Strong
Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges
King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.
Where will all the waste go? King County’s only landfill...
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill receives about 1 million tons of waste a year.
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New Washington state laws taking effect in Jan. 2025
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The mountain is out and it tells cold deadly tales
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Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in WA have been eradicated
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Working toward justice for the missing and murdered in Washington
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King County storm damage assessment to help determine federal aid
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PSE says windstorm ‘comparable to a hurricane’ with ‘unprecedented damage’
Carjackers caught after pursuit | KC Crime Dive
In this episode: Kent Police arrested two men for investigation of robbery after a reported carjacking early Feb. 26 on the West Hill and a vehicle pursuit into Auburn.
Cigarette leads to arrest of murder suspects | KC Crime...
In this episode: A discarded cigarette found by detectives outside the Kent Valley Motel helped lead to the arrest of a Seattle man and woman for allegedly killing two people Jan. 31, 2023, inside a room at the motel.
Double murder charges for white supremacists | KC Crime Dive...
In this episode: King County prosecutors have charged a Snohomish man with the Nov. 2023 murders of a man and woman near Renton — and charged a Tulalip man with assisting in hiding the bodies. Prosecutors also charged one suspect with animal cruelty in the first degree for the killing of the horse.
Editorial: Reopen schools in fall, but do it safely
Don’t bully schools into reopening. Protect our students.
Why this newspaper is capitalizing Black | Editorial
Moving forward, Seattle Weekly and the rest of Sound Publishing’s King County titles will capitalize Black when referring to the…
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Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial
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Thank you grocery store clerks
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To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest,...
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Gov. Jay Inslee talks about homelessness and the climate
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We need to, but how do we talk about race?
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Despite ruling on Public Records Act, we need to keep...
Mind over miles: Thoughts from the Seattle Half Marathon
Reporter runs the 13.1-mile race in 2:01:40.
Huskies fall to Ducks, 35-31 | Photos
The University of Washington Huskies fell to the Oregon Ducks, 35-31, on Oct. 19 to a sellout crowd at Husky…
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Wilson’s 4 TDs, late field goal miss helps Hawks edge...
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Marysville Olympian, honored Wednesday, found dead at 42
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Spread the wealth? Money crunch is coming for Seahawks
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Junior college sports landscape could see some serious changes
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Proposals seek new rules for transgender athletes in WA schools
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Mariners fire Scott Servais
Bellevue Dance Academy moves to new location in Lake Hills...
Ookla Research Says Xfinity Mobile Speeds Have Increased 150% in...
Emerald Ballet Academy marks 20 years of The Nutcracker
Family-owned Bainbridge Island business connects cultures through tradition and craftsmanship
The Double Bind
Allegations of rape will get you an audience with the King County Prosecutor’s office. But justice is more elusive.
The Fear and Resolve of Those Most Threatened by a...
Seattle’s Muslims and Mexican immigrants share their hopes and concerns following the election.