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Articles by Haley Ausbun
Eleanor Knight, 14, and her younger brother, Ivan, then, 9, horse around while waiting to surf a wave on the Class III Wenatchee River. Courtesy photo.
Kayaking kid conquers raging rapids
By Haley Ausbun • December 19, 2020 1:30 am

“Between Two Swims” captures family’s brave adventures on film.

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Classic Eats Restaurant owner Tony Hayes distributing gift certificates to Highline School District staff. Hayes is one of many King County residents that have been giving back during this time of need in 2020. Courtesy photo/Tony Hayes.
Local fundraisers take on new meaning during pandemic
By Haley Ausbun • December 9, 2020 5:30 am

With these hardships have come stories of the power of community crowdfunding in our own backyards.

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Sage Viniconis is a career performing artist in King County who’s been out of work and seeking creative outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy photo/Sage Viniconis
Puget Sound artists adapt creativity, and business sense,...
By Haley Ausbun • November 26, 2020 1:30 am

Artists Sunday is an online directory that connects artists across the county, state and nation.

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Dick’s Drive-In announces search for new Eastside location
Dick’s Drive-In announces search for new Eastside location
By Haley Ausbun • September 30, 2020 1:30 am

The local popular burger chain is looking for public suggestions on possible properties

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Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters
Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters
By Haley Ausbun • September 14, 2020 2:30 pm

The companies will also each donate $1 million to the Eastrail

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The truck of the Renton family as it was found Tuesday. While fleeing the Cold Springs Fire two adults were severely burned and one toddler died. Courtesy photo/Okanogan Sheriff’s Office
Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs...
By Haley Ausbun • September 10, 2020 1:30 am

The parents were severely burned and are being treated at Harborview Medical Center

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Screenshot of the air quality monitor at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. Courtesy Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
King County faces unhealthy air quality due to...
By Haley Ausbun • September 8, 2020 11:18 am

Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.

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Amazon adds more office space to Bellevue, now as many new jobs as HQ2
Amazon adds more office space to Bellevue, now...
By Haley Ausbun • September 4, 2020 1:30 am

The office space for an additional 10,000 jobs, making it 25,000 coming to downtown, is expected to complete in 2023.

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The Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady Way in Renton is being used as temporary site to relocate individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo.
Renton battles King County over temporary shelter at...
By Haley Ausbun • July 13, 2020 2:55 pm

County officials believe emergency health order will supersede city’s move.

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Kirkland man found guilty of promoting prostitution in Eastside sex trafficking ring
Kirkland man found guilty of promoting prostitution in...
By Haley Ausbun • June 29, 2020 6:45 pm

Authorities say suspect ran “successful enterprise” for greater half of a decade.

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File photo/pexels.com
Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s...
By Haley Ausbun • June 23, 2020 1:30 am

The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state almost $340,000.

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A screenshot of the video circulating on twitter showing a Bellevue Police Officer restraining a woman and forcing her to the ground. The video is now identified as an incident from Dec. 23, 2018.
Video of Bellevue officer’s forceful restraint of unarmed...
By Haley Ausbun • June 5, 2020 1:30 am

Update: After the video spread, Bellevue police announced it was prohibiting neck restraints. The police chief has called the video of the officer’s actions “disturbing” but “reasonable for the resistance he was faced with.”

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Protesters fall back from clouds of smoke and tear gas at a protest May 31 in downtown Bellevue. Photo by Haley Ausbun/Sound Publishing
Bellevue businesses see damage, looting amid George Floyd...
By Haley Ausbun • June 1, 2020 2:20 pm

National Guard called to assist city.

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