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Mercer Island student dies from lacrosse injury

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) administrators informed the community on June 7 of the loss of one of…

Onlookers observe high flood levels outside Renton Library, December 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Local businesses urged to apply for federal flood funds by June 10

In the wake of the damage caused by the Dec. 2026 atmospheric rivers and flooding, it is important…

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Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

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$2.5 million in assistance available for flood damage

This comes after the governor’s disaster declaration.

State Route 18 and Interstate 90 interchange near Snoqualmie. COURTESY GRAPHIC, WSDOT

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SR 18 closure at I-90 cancelled this weekend because of rain

Extended closure was supposed to take place May 15-21.

A 23andMe 2013 genome testing kit. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia/Creative Commons

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How to delete genetic data from 23andMe

Washington state residents have a right to genetic data privacy and ability to request data deletion.

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Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.

A Sound Transit fare ambassador checks with a light rail rider. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Fare inspections at Sound Transit Link stations begin June 3

Passengers will need proof of payment within fare paid zones at boarding areas

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Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural gas

Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation…

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King County Library System ranks 3rd in the world for digital checkouts

KCLS reports 8,863,118 digital titles checked out in 2023.

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DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years

Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.

Ballot measure for King County Crisis Care Levy. File photo

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$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot

King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.

An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery

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WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot

An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.