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As the deadline nears, state lawmakers face a few challenges

As the deadline nears, state lawmakers face a few challenges

As state lawmakers in Olympia enter the final turn of the 2020 session, a few big tussles stand between them and the finish line March… Continue reading

As the deadline nears, state lawmakers face a few challenges
Brunell’s treatise on Lower Snake River dams is flooded with falsehoods

Brunell’s treatise on Lower Snake River dams is flooded with falsehoods

Don Brunell’s recent column, “Dams are the Northwest’s Flood Busters” (Jan. 24, Auburn Reporter), relies on fear-mongering, rather than facts, to make its point. Brunell… Continue reading

Brunell’s treatise on Lower Snake River dams is flooded with falsehoods
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Rep. Schrier statement on House passage of coronavirus funding package

Congresswoman Kim Schrier, D-Wash., District 8, released the following statement after the House passed a spending package that will address the coronavirus and protect Americans:… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
State’s unemployment rate drops again, falls to record low

State’s unemployment rate drops again, falls to record low

Washington’s economy picks up 6,800 jobs in January

State’s unemployment rate drops again, falls to record low
DUANE PIERCE

DUANE PIERCE

Duane Pierce, born in Lebanon, OR February 6, 1928 to Frances (Frum-Slater) and Fred Pierce, passed away peacefully February 27, 2020 in Maple Valley, WA.… Continue reading

DUANE PIERCE

Reader poll

Are you planning on making any changes to your lifestyle or routine as the coronavirus becomes more widespread?… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2020
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood

Donors reminded to visit neighborhood donor centers and blood drives

Bloodworks Northwest reassures community it’s safe to donate blood
Neely Mansion hosts ‘Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices’ author

Neely Mansion hosts ‘Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices’ author

Bookmarks & Landmarks series programs set for Auburn, Kent

Neely Mansion hosts ‘Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices’ author
Two Kent schools to remain closed Tuesday amid coronavirus concerns

Two Kent schools to remain closed Tuesday amid coronavirus concerns

Kentwood High; Covington Elementary

Two Kent schools to remain closed Tuesday amid coronavirus concerns
At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing

State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

Public health officials ask WA Legislature for $100 million.

At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing
Tooth Fairy visits Kent elementary schools

Tooth Fairy visits Kent elementary schools

Experience teaches kids how to care for their smiles, part of National Children’s Dental Health Month

Tooth Fairy visits Kent elementary schools
Senate resolution honors 100-plus years of Sikh contributions to Washington

Senate resolution honors 100-plus years of Sikh contributions to Washington

The Washington State Senate last Friday honored Washington’s Sikh community with a resolution sponsored by Sen. Mona Das, D-Kent, and co-sponsored by Sen. Manka Dhingra,… Continue reading

Senate resolution honors 100-plus years of Sikh contributions to Washington
Darius Rucker. COURTESY PHOTO

Award-winning country artist Darius Rucker coming to the state fair Sept. 26.

Tickets to go on sale this week

Darius Rucker. COURTESY PHOTO
Facts, details about coronavirus

Facts, details about coronavirus

Check out links to websites for COVID-19 information

Facts, details about coronavirus
Kent library program listings | March

Kent library program listings | March

Activities for families and children, teens and adults

Kent library program listings | March
Tacoma’s Alessandro Canale looks to move past Florida’s Drew Ruggles during Tacoma’s 4-3 win on Sunday. COURTESY PHOTO, MASL Media

Stars knock off Tropics 4-3, split series

The Tacoma Stars topped the Florida Tropics 4-3 to split their two-game MASL season series in front of 2,890 fans at the accesso ShoWare Center… Continue reading

Tacoma’s Alessandro Canale looks to move past Florida’s Drew Ruggles during Tacoma’s 4-3 win on Sunday. COURTESY PHOTO, MASL Media
Officials confirm 2 more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in King County to 6

Officials confirm 2 more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in King County to 6

COVID-19 test results have come back from the State Public Health Laboratory confirming two additional cases of COVID-19 in King County residents. With these two… Continue reading

Officials confirm 2 more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in King County to 6
The Thunderbirds’ Henrik Rybinski pushes the puck up the ice with the Winterhawks’ Jaydon Dureau in pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Thunderbirds’ comeback comes up just short against Winterhawks

Gottfried, Bruggen-Cate, Williams score in 6-3 loss to Portland

The Thunderbirds’ Henrik Rybinski pushes the puck up the ice with the Winterhawks’ Jaydon Dureau in pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’

This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’

The company wants a tax break temporarily repealed. Some don’t want to give it back without new conditions.

This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’