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Gray wolves historically roamed across the state but were eradicated in Washington by 1930s. In recent decades wolves have been migrating back to the state from Canada, Idaho and Oregon. John and Karen Hollingsworth/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Pack to the future: Will more wolves come...
By Aaron Kunkler • February 10, 2021 5:00 pm

Some experts believe we’re on the cusp of discovering packs in King County.

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Joe Fain. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
Women’s group wants Joe Fain to resign from...
By Steve Hunter • February 9, 2021 5:04 pm

Says rape allegation made in 2018 has never been properly investigated

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Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
Inslee: We have vaccine capacity, we just need...
By Joseph Thompson • February 7, 2021 3:10 pm

Despite continued frustration from those seeking a shot, the state is making progress, he said.

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Sunken and abandoned boat at Kirkland’s Marina Park (Photo Credit: King County Sheriff’s Office)
Abandoned boats in waterways are a ‘regional challenge,’...
By Cameron Sheppard • February 6, 2021 1:30 pm

Spokesperson says expensive and time-consuming boat recoveries happen about 20 times a year.

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Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • February 4, 2021 3:00 pm

A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.

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Sea stars huddled at low tide (Photo credit: MARINe)
Research suggests warmer oceans are killing sea stars...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 30, 2021 1:30 pm

‘Wasting syndrome’ has decimated 70-100 percent of sea star populations in certain areas.

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The city-owned accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, 625 W. James St. FILE PHOTO
King County to launch COVID-19 vaccination sites in...
By Steve Hunter • January 29, 2021 10:25 am

Opening Feb. 1 at ShoWare Center, GSA Complex for vulnerable older adults

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Spring Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Report: Washington salmon are in hot water
By Aaron Kunkler • January 29, 2021 1:30 am

Ten of the 14 salmon species listed as endangered are in crisis.

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Last summer, people took advantage of the outdoor dining along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets in downtown Kent. In Phase 2 of the governor’s reopening plan, which was announced Jan. 28, restaurants can reopen at a maximum 25% capacity and a limit of six people per table. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership
Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com and Joseph Thompson jthompson@soundpublishing.com • January 28, 2021 4:30 pm

On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.

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Chad Wheeler. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks
Ex-Seahawk Wheeler accused of attacking girlfriend in Kent...
By Steve Hunter • January 27, 2021 6:01 pm

Lineman charged with first-degree domestic violence assault

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An AR-15. Courtesy photo
Mags, open carry at protests and AR-15s on...
By Aaron Kunkler • January 26, 2021 2:20 pm

Lawmakers are eyeing a number of bills which could change firearm regulations in the state.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Lawmakers consider prohibiting use of credit score to...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 25, 2021 6:05 pm

Advocates say credit scoring makes low-income and minority policy holders pay more for coverage.

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West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Ecology.
EPA loans King County $96.8 million to prevent...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 22, 2021 1:30 am

Loan comes a week after an over 10 million gallon overflow into the Puget Sound and Lake Washington.

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National Guard troops, pictured Jan. 11 at the state Capitol in Olympia, have been on standby in case of violent protests. (Photo by Roger Harnack, Cheney Free Press)
At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • January 21, 2021 12:23 pm

There were no protests or arrests as troopers patrolled and the National Guard assumed a lower profile.

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West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County
Power outages cause massive wastewater spill into Puget...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 19, 2021 6:30 pm

King County estimates millions gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into surrounding waters.

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June 2018 algae bloom. Photo courtesy of Department of Ecology
Human-caused ‘dead zones’ threaten health of Puget Sound
By Aaron Kunkler • January 19, 2021 9:00 am

Wastewater treatment plants account for about 70% of the excess nutrients.

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Robert Allen, 61, had never been homeless in his life before 2019, when he lost his housing. The chef has been trying to get back on his feet, and hopes to open a nonprofit and make hot sauce. File photo
King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 18, 2021 4:15 pm

Officials plan to buy hotels, motels and nursing homes for conversion into permanent housing.

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Local restaurants have had to adapt to new rules during the COVID pandemic. Pictured: JP’s Tavern in Federal Way’s turkey club sandwich with a side of tater tots. File photo
State lawmakers propose bill to fast-track the governor’s...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 15, 2021 3:10 pm

Bill’s sponsors want to give legislature control over COVID-19 restrictions.

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Fentanyl. (Courtesy photo)
King County reports record numbers of drug overdose...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 14, 2021 4:30 pm

Preliminary toxicology testing shows most overdose victims used multiple types of drugs.

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Jay Inslee takes the oath of office for his third term as governor. (Governor Jay Inslee)
Governor Inslee: We are going forward toward a...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • January 14, 2021 10:45 am

At the start of an historic third term, the governor is charting a course out of the pandemic.

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