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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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WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires
By Mirror Staff • February 4, 2021 2:40 pm

Plan could raise $5 billion from fewer than 100 taxpayers. Detractors fear it could drive Washington’s wealthiest out of state.

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The U.S. Department of Justice released this photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice
Proud Boys member with local ties charged for...
By Steve Hunter • February 3, 2021 3:30 pm

Ethan Nordean faces charges of obstructing or impeding an official proceeding

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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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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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Murray, other top Democrats introduce bill raising federal...
January 26, 2021 5:48 pm

Current federal wage is $7.25 per hour

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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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14-year-old victim of Green River killer identified
By Steve Hunter • January 25, 2021 11:27 am

The remains of Wendy Stephens were found in 1984

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Survey shows rent debt to be disproportionately distributed...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 23, 2021 1:30 pm

More than half of Black renters surveyed said they owed rent money from previous months.

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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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State bill seeks independent investigations of police uses...
By Steve Hunter • January 21, 2021 11:59 am

Bill introduced by Kent Rep. Entenman

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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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Democrats in the Washington State House are proposing to pay for transportation improvements partly by raising the gas tax by 18 cents. (Sound Publishing file photo)
House Democrats lay out massive $26B transportation package...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • January 19, 2021 1:34 pm

An 18-cent gas tax increase and a fee on carbon emissions would fund new roads and more.

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Report: 70 percent of gun deaths in Washington...
By Cameron Sheppard • January 19, 2021 1:30 pm

Research done at The Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center suggest three policy…

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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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