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Kathy Lambert is a former member of the King County Council who represented the Snoqualmie Valley area.

Opinion

Local shelter service celebrates new beginnings | Kathy Lambert

The goal of Reclaim’s new center, The Front Door, is to provide a warm, safe, inviting, supportive environment…

A boy picks out Honeycrisp apples for his family at Swans Trail Farms in Snohomish, Washington. Sound Publishing File Photo

Northwest

Selling Washington’s food and farm products to the world

Department of Agriculture is assembling a program to help promote products grown, raised, caught, baked and brewed in…

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Business

Carnation enlists help from A Supportive Community For All

Nonprofit organization is hosting a survey for current and aspiring business owners.

Fuse Washington created the tongue-in-cheek ‘Save Our Yachts’ website to poke fun at those pushing a ballot measure to repeal the capital gains tax that is paid by the state’s super wealthy. (Screenshot)

Northwest

Attack websites seep into WA election battles

Such undertakings tend to change few minds and can incite a backlash, especially in communities where negative campaigning…

Tillman Yowell, right, with Nate Allen, head chef at The Grange. Photo by Benjamin Floyd

Life

Cedarcrest grad heads to Culinary Institute of America

The teenager has been working for the past two years at The Grange farm-to-table restaurant in Duvall.

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.

Opinion

Rays of hope for health care access in WA and beyond | Brunell

One of the most vexing problems with our nation’s health care system is getting a timely doctor’s appointment.…

The use and sale of consumer fireworks are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of King County, but several cities in the county host a professional fireworks show for the public on July 4. File photo

News

Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs

In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes…

Traffic slows as it moves around the bend of northbound I-5 through north Everett on May 22, 2024. (Sound Publishing file photo)

Northwest

Washington’s population exceeds 8 million

More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties

A gray wolf. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Northwest

Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA wolves

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”

Jake Dimarzio displaying a moment of quick wit against his hunter. Photo courtesy of Jake Dimarzio

Life

Local high school grads carry on ‘Senior Assassin’ tradition

As both Cedarcrest and Mount Si high schools cap off the academic year, here’s a reflection upon the…

Katie Mathews is author of “Unparalyzed.” Courtesy photo

Life

‘Unparalyzed’ details woman’s journey with quadriplegia

Katie, being a woman of determination, knew she wanted more than that for her life.

Axton Burton stands with their Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag ribbon art in downtown Duvall on June 9, 2024. Photo by Grace Gorenflo

Life

Duvall artist beams with pride over new installation

“I’m extremely proud of Axton and their patience and their partnership in doing this project.”

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State Capitol Building in Olympia.

Northwest

Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all year long

Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according…