Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

Scene from the Feb. 17 meeting of the King County Council. Screenshot

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King County Council ordinance targets immigration enforcement

Protests disrupt meeting: “I appreciate you having an executive order, but that is not enough.”

State Sen. Lisa Wellman of the 41st Legislative District, right, speaks at a town hall on Feb. 21 as Rep. My-Linh Thai (left) and Rep. Janice Zahn listen. The event took place at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

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Legislators discuss taxes, education funding and more at town hall

Trio also addresses ICE at 41st Legislative District event.

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Mercer Island High School’s divers: Connor Carson (first), Asher Weeks (third) and Shane Kornblum (seventh) gather at the state meet.

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Islanders Dunn and Carson capture state titles at swim and dive meet

MIHS finishes third at King County Aquatic Center.

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‘Giving From the Heart’ at MIYFS Foundation fundraising breakfast

About 500 people attend annual Island event.

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Island voters approve MISD replacement levy

King County Elections certifies special election results.

Flood waters flow over NE 124th Street at West Snoqualmie Valley Road NE outside Duvall, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Governor: WA flood damage totals at least $182M

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Feb. 17 asked the Trump administration for up to $173 million to deal…

Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, speaks during a press conference Feb. 13 about the state’s efforts to protect survivors. Photo by Cassie Diamond

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Legislators promise support for survivors of gender-based violence

OLYMPIA – Washington state lawmakers are looking at how the state is addressing gender-based violence and supporting survivors.

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‘Sweethearts’: MI mother joins son for Seattle Children’s traditional photo shoot

Niko was born prematurely in November.

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Trespasser arrested on third-degree theft misdemeanor warrant | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Feb. 4-16.

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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County

King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…

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‘Behind the Barbed Wire’: A program on Japanese incarceration

By James Young

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Celebrating Black History Month

Throughout February at Island Park Elementary, classrooms and staff are celebrating Black History Month with a school-wide Door…