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A tiny tick is almost unnoticeable when it’s hidden by an animals fur (or a human’s hair). Interior Health is warning people to check their pets and themselves for the tiny blood-drinkers when they return from enjoying the outdoors. (File photo)

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First locally acquired human case of tick-borne anaplasmosis found in Washington state

Man hospitalized after being bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, left, debates Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on Aug. 17 with moderator Melissa Santos of Axios Local in the center. (Photo by Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business)

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Secretary of state debate: Sparks fly as Hobbs and Anderson face off

Julie Anderson called Steve Hobbs an “inexperienced political appointee.” He’s been in the job since Inslee put him…

Abortion rights protesters fill all four corners of the intersection in front of the Everett Planned Parenthood in support of abortion rights on Saturday, July 9, 2022 (Olivia Vanni / Sound Publishing)

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GOP cheered abortion ruling. Democrats responded by voting.

A swell of electoral support for Democrats pushed turnout higher in primary. Republicans look to adjust for November

Ginny Sue King | Obituary

Obituaries

Ginny Sue King | Obituary

Ginny Sue King peacefully passed away on July 17, 2022 in Kalispell, Montana.

Ronald Roy Hornback | Obituary

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Ronald Roy Hornback | Obituary

Ronald was born on December 2, 1944, in Oakland, California, the son of Joseph and Shirley Hornback. He…

Louis Burns (Burnie) Lindsey | Obituary

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Louis Burns (Burnie) Lindsey | Obituary

Alaskan Pioneer, Fisherman, and War Veteran dies at 95

Ronald "Ron" Osborne | Obituary

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Ronald “Ron” Osborne | Obituary

March 5, 1947 - August 7, 2022

Kathy Lambert is a former member of the King County Council who represented the Snoqualmie Valley. Send comments to editor@valleyrecord.com.

Opinion

A closer look at King County’s ongoing housing crisis | Guest column

By Kathy Lambert

A kindergarten student at Panther Lake Elementary raises her hand during attendance on the first day of in-person learning on March 15, 2021. The DOH updated guidance that students and staff who return from isolation must wear masks in school for five days. Photo by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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DOH releases COVID-19 updates for Washington K-12 schools, child care

The Department of Health guidance update includes required five-day isolation for positive COVID tests.

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Heidi Lynne Haugen | Obituary

**THE STORY OF US**

Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Business

Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton

After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Summer arrives in 2022 | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Still need to register to vote? Visit an elections Vote Center | King County

Vote Centers in Bellevue, Federal Way, Kenmore, Kent, Renton, and Seattle will be open July 30 and Aug.…