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Sound Transit Link extension projects face delays

East Link route will be delayed by at least a year due to construction challenges.

Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, left, debates Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on Aug. 17 with moderator Melissa Santos of Axios Local in the center. (Photo by Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business)

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Secretary of state debate: Sparks fly as Hobbs and Anderson face off

Julie Anderson called Steve Hobbs an “inexperienced political appointee.” He’s been in the job since Inslee put him…

Photos by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

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Hiking at Mt. Rainier: This summer, visit a paradise on Earth

If you’ve never visited the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier, there’s still time this summer to correct that…

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King County Council approves $5 million in funding for youth mental health

CDC statistics show increased mental health emergencies among youth during the pandemic.

The atlas moth spotted on a garage in the City of Bellevue. Courtesy of WSDA.

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First U.S. sighting of atlas moth spotted in the City of Bellevue

The atlas moth is one of the largest known moths in the world, with a wingspan of up…

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Parents describe son as a hard-working, rising star

Family warns of fentanyl-laced drugs after fatal accidental overdose.

Carnation Cow, by Monica Jolley

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King County’s small farmers need livestock processing options

Carnation Farms’ processing plant was a critical resource for many small livestock producers.

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King County Elections certifies final primary results

Reporter features CD 9 and LD 41 final tallies.

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School district is firmly committed to students’ well-being

Superintendent addresses county program in letter to the community.

A map showing the expanding areas of wildfire risk in the region. Red areas indicate the greatest wildfire risk areas. (Courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources)

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King County releases first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy

Amid expanding fire risks, the plan makes recommendations for agencies across the region.

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director issues statement on behavioral health response

Calls for non-law-enforcement teams to respond to non-violent emergencies related to mental health.

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Closing time: Officers chase down, arrest tequila-toting shoplifting suspect

After a suspected shoplifter was spotted bolting from Walgreens while clutching three bottles of top-shelf tequila on Saturday…

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Island residents can meet with police chief at community event

MIPD records specialist discusses crime prevention.