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Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change

Agreement and commitment is needed to address the causes of wildfires and climate change.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges

A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Halloween tips for 2020 | Public Health - Seattle & King County
Halloween tips for 2020 | Public Health - Seattle & King County
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Kent Police Blotter | Sept. 9-19

Kent Police Blotter | Sept. 9-19

Shots fired dominate incidents

Kent Police Blotter | Sept. 9-19
Dan Satterberg

Satterberg responds to ‘anarchist jurisdictions’ label by DOJ

Prosecutor refutes allegation that laws are not being enforced in King County

Dan Satterberg
Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.

Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget

Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget

King County executive says invest, divest, reimagine

Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget
Inslee, Culp gubernatorial debate set for Oct. 7 broadcast
Inslee, Culp gubernatorial debate set for Oct. 7 broadcast
SR 410 in Enumclaw to remain closed for several weeks

SR 410 in Enumclaw to remain closed for several weeks

Rocks and wires down on SR 410 making it unsafe for travel

SR 410 in Enumclaw to remain closed for several weeks
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Renton woman pleads guilty to purchasing firearms for ‘violent street gangs’

Woman provided the guns to her son, who modified them, sold them to gang members

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King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure

King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure

Improvements include a new medical tower building

King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure
Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires

Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires

I implore you to recognize the science behind this destruction’

Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires
Michael Alan Griffin | Obituaries

Michael Alan Griffin | Obituaries

Michael Alan Griffin | Obituaries

Michael Alan Griffin | Obituaries
Mabel May (Hayes) Skagen | Obituary

Mabel May (Hayes) Skagen | Obituary

Mabel May (Hayes) Skagen | Obituary

Mabel May (Hayes) Skagen | Obituary
Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine

Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine

SARS-CoV-2 usually triggers a strong immune response, but less so in men and people over 60

Why is COVID-19 more severe in men and elders? | UW Medicine
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington

Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington

Unhealthy air expected Thursday night through Saturday

Smoke from Oregon, California fires moving into Western Washington
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8 tips to help parents and kids cope during pandemic | UW Medicine

A pediatric social worker offers suggeestions for families, including lowering your heartbeat.

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