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Looking out over Cell 8 during the fall 2024 public tour of the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Where will all the waste go? King County’s...
By Bailey Josie • January 10, 2025 7:00 am

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill receives about 1 million tons of waste a year.

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Mount Rainier National Park has around 2 million visitors a year. Image courtesy the National Park Service
The mountain is out and it tells cold...
By Bailey Josie • December 25, 2024 7:00 am

Data shows that since 2007, Mount Rainier has become the second most dangerous National Park in the winter.

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Courtesy of the Grand Kyiv Ballet.
Ukraine’s most prestigious dancers bring ‘The Nutcracker’ to...
By Bailey Josie • December 16, 2024 1:15 pm

On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will showcase the most prestigious ballet dancers from Ukraine.

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The Lummi Nation provided three colorful shawls during the MMIWP Task Force Summit in September, with turquoise representing human trafficking, purple representing overdoses (“losing our people from fentanyl”) and red representing murdered and missing Indigenous women — all crises that affect North American Natives and Tribes. The summit started with an opening ceremony with words from Lummi Tribal Chair Anthony Hillaire, Lummi Indian Business Council Secretary Lisa Wilson and a Shawl Ceremony with Lhaq’temish singers. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Working toward justice for the missing and murdered...
By Bailey Josie • November 28, 2024 7:30 am

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force Summit highlights progress as well as shortcomings.

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Joshua Harris is a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran who runs a security company out of Kent. Courtesy photo
King County veteran selected to national business-growth program
By Bailey Josie • November 10, 2024 11:30 am

In October, South King County-based company Cascadia Global Security was chosen to be part of the 2024-2025 CEOcircle program, where…

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In early October, the Tahoma National Cemetery donated over 1,000 pounds of food for King County Veterans Program clients. According to the KCVP Facebook page, 34 food bags were made to give away to local veterans. Photo courtesy of King County Veterans Program
Veteran services throughout South King County
By Bailey Josie • November 9, 2024 1:30 pm

When it comes to local services for veterans and their families, the King County Veterans Program (KCVP) can help find…

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Team Survivor Northwest hike to Twin Lakes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy photo.
Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women...
By Bailey Josie • October 6, 2024 7:00 am

“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.

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Courtesy of WSDOT.
More freeway closures this weekend in South King...
By Bailey Josie • September 25, 2024 10:02 am

Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster” traffic, depending on the weather.

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My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively...
By Bailey Josie • September 21, 2024 9:30 am

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce up their living space, here are a few tips.

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Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.
Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend
By Bailey Josie • September 19, 2024 3:17 pm

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

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Hundreds of hospital workers and supporters took to Talbot and Carr during the informational picket Sept. 11. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Valley Medical workers picket for higher wages, sick...
By Bailey Josie • September 18, 2024 6:00 pm

According to SEIU, the current sick leave system at Valley Medical Center is not efficient enough for many employees.

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Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities
By Bailey Josie • September 18, 2024 4:50 pm

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest. Since then,…

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An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo
An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo
Commerce invests $37 million in clean energy projects...
By Bailey Josie • September 18, 2024 9:56 am

Nearly $3 million will go toward projects in Kent and Renton.

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I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.
Major weekend traffic: I-405 in Renton closed late...
By Bailey Josie • September 9, 2024 1:11 pm

Southbound I-405 will be closed the entire weekend, while northbound will only be for a few hours early Sunday morning.

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In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com
Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts...
By Bailey Josie • September 2, 2024 1:30 pm

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen public acces to art, heritage, science and historic preservation.

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9th Congressional District Rep. Adam Smith, 8th Congressional District Rep. Kim Schrier, 1st Congressional District Rep. Suzan DelBene and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell are among Democrats from Washington state who support President Joe Biden’s decision to stop his re-election campaign. Courtesy photos
WA Democrat leaders ‘applaud’ Biden for dropping out...
By Bailey Josie • July 22, 2024 12:30 pm

Smith, Schrier, DelBene and Cantwell released statements in support of President Biden’s Sunday decision to no longer seek re-election.

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Summer Passports can be found at all 12 participating women-owned businesses. Courtesy photo.
12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program
By Bailey Josie • July 10, 2024 8:11 pm

In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of each women-owned business will be eligible to receive weekly raffle prizes.

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U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities in King County. File photo
Congressman Smith weighs in on Supreme Court and...
By Bailey Josie • July 8, 2024 3:14 pm

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents Renton, Mercer Island, Tukwila, Des Moines, Federal Way and parts of Seattle, Bellevue, Kent and Auburn.

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Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image
Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases
By Bailey Josie • April 30, 2024 3:12 pm

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

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Speakers at the Valley Comm/Crisis Connections press conference on April 16. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Help is 3 numbers away: Crisis 911-988-211 services...
By Bailey Josie • April 23, 2024 12:00 pm

“Through the Valley Comm 911/Crisis Connections partnership, we will help thousands more South King County community members get through what they’re going through.”

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