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    “West Shore.” Photo courtesy of SIFF
    SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”
    By Bailey Josie • June 5, 2025 10:15 am

    A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore Washington state in all directions.

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    "Wolf Land." Photo courtesy of SIFF.
    SIFF reviews: “Wolf Lands” and “Suburban Fury”
    By Bailey Josie • May 28, 2025 11:35 am

    From Washington gray wolves to the woman who tried to assassinate a U.S. President, these Washington docs are must-sees.

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    ”Monarch City.” Photo courtesy of SIFF
    SIFF reviews: “Monarch City” and “BLKNWS: Terms Conditions”
    By Bailey Josie • May 21, 2025 5:00 pm

    51st Seattle International Film Festival includes films with a Northwest connection.

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    Courtesy Graphic
    Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure
    By Bailey Josie • May 13, 2025 8:48 pm

    For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become sick would be between May 7 and 24.

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    A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)
    FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused...
    By Bailey Josie • April 14, 2025 3:00 pm

    Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm, and that the state will appeal.

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    A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters
    By Bailey Josie • April 11, 2025 5:35 pm

    Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.

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    Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
    Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park...
    By Bailey Josie • March 24, 2025 4:15 pm

    The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening day on March 27.

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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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    Image courtesy of Advocacy for Mercer Island PTA Council.
    Education leaders to meet with legislators for school...
    By Bailey Josie • December 30, 2024 1:30 pm

    On Jan. 8, education leaders and PTAs from Mercer Island, Renton, Bellevue, Issaquah and Lake Washington will discuss shortfalls in educational funding from the state.

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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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    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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    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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    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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