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King County property values down substantially | King County Assessor

The valuation process is still underway, but expect the market to be cooler than last year.

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Stage 1 Burn Ban includes the prohibition of burning for land clearing and yard debris. Image courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.

Stage 1 Burn Ban effective throughout King County

Beginning June 1, residents are prohibited from burning yard debris or for land debris.

Stage 1 Burn Ban includes the prohibition of burning for land clearing and yard debris. Image courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.
Carol Ann (Hurst) Pillon | Obituary

Carol Ann (Hurst) Pillon | Obituary

Sep 17, 1943 - May 24, 2023 Carol Ann passed away in Renton, WA at the age of 79. She was born in Eire, PA… Continue reading

Carol Ann (Hurst) Pillon | Obituary
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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Rita Green | Obituary

Rita Green | Obituary

January 10, 1936 - May 10, 2023 Rita Green died peacefully at her home on May 10, 2023, surrounded by her family. Rita was 87… Continue reading

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Blue Origin visits Bryn Mawr Elementary for Space Day Renton

Students hear from retired NASA astronaut Capt. Wendy Lawrence

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Three Auburn residents arrested for killing Kent man at Southcenter Mall

Three suspects are ages 20, 18 and 16; Chris Wesolowicz, 30, died in 2022 parking garage shooting

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to drive-by shooting on SR 18

Passenger of a dark-colored sedan shot at the driver of a white Ford F-150 late Wednesday night at the traffic light toward the end of westbound State Route 18.

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Renton woman pleads guilty to embezzling over $3M from local nonprofits

Prosecutors say she used the money for gambling, expensive trips and extensive purchases.

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PaperTyper.net Review: AI Writer To The Rescue

The demand to find the most simple solution for your writing is prettycommon. This is because essays come as a real challenge that willrequire a… Continue reading

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WSP warning against scam calls

“Spoofers” are faking caller IDs to trick people into giving out personal information

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Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Agriculture is the backbone of state’s economy | Brunell

Some would argue that spring is the most wonderful time of the year in Washington. Throughout our state the fruit trees blossom, vibrant tulip fields… Continue reading

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.
The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS

King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.

The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
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Kent man pleads guilty to controlled substance charge

Initially faced controlled substance homicide charge after Seattle man died from a drug overdose

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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9

KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.

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Students at Key To Change will have music written for them by composer in residence, Curtis Stewart.

Key To Change string studio offers music lessons, opportunities in south King County

Based in Renton, this nonprofit for young violin and viola players will host its annual Solo String Festival and Spring Salon Fundraiser at Benaroya Hall, May 5-7.

Students at Key To Change will have music written for them by composer in residence, Curtis Stewart.
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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results

If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.

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John Houston speaks at the April 5 school board meeting.

Renton family seeks reparations from Renton School District

‘My dad never would have sold his property,’ says John Houston about pressure to sell land in the 1960s

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John Houston speaks at the April 5 school board meeting.
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Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app to end May 11

Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app is scheduled to conclude May 11 in tandem with the end of the Public Health Emergency. The smartphone application uses… Continue reading

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