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An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)

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WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified…

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Nice and Hsieh in the spotlight at council meeting

In front of a packed room at the Dec. 2 Mercer Island City Council regular meeting, newly elected…

Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.

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Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps

Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and…

Bruno Senior. Photo Courtesy of Timberline Lodge

Life

Shoulder season on Mount Hood, Oregon | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County

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King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

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December brings host of holiday events for Islanders

Mercer Islanders will have multiple events to check out this holiday season.

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Washington’s pickleball license plate.

Northwest

Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

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MI program will focus on personal safety conversations for youth

‘Moving Beyond Stranger Danger’ will take place on Dec. 8.

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Islanders help people in need at Harvest Share Table

Market launches community initiative to address food insecurity.

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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far…

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General election results are certified

King County Elections posts final tallies on Nov. 25.

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Life

Christmas in Washington Concert Series returns

This year features Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas.

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SJCC is home to fitness classes and more for seniors

When it’s time to get in a full combination of socializing and exercising, Pam Feinstein splashes into the…