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Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to reporters at the state Capitol on Feb. 27 in Olympia about his plans to cut state spending by about $4 billion over four years. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget

State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.

Image courtesy King County Public Health Seattle & King County

News

Measles detected in King County infant

The patient visited multiple locations around the county between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, including Bellevue Square, Bothell,…

Michael Robert Stewart | Obituary

Obituaries

Michael Robert Stewart | Obituary

December 18, 1969 – January 16, 2025

Puzzle the K9. Photo by Ben Klassen

Life

60th anniversary celebration of search and rescue in King County

The King County Search and Rescue Association, known as KCSARA, held its 60th anniversary celebration Feb. 13 at…

Dianne Lewis | Obituary

Obituaries

Dianne Lewis | Obituary

December 3, 1940 – January 31, 2025

Gov. Bob Ferguson, surrounded by other state elected leaders, speaks at a Feb. 13 press conference in Olympia. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

‘Follow the damn law’: Washington leaders have terse words for Trump

Gov. Bob Ferguson and others oppose many of the president’s orders

One of Return Home’s cells, filled entirely with organic material, demonstrates what the terramation cells look like. Based in Auburn, Return Home is one of the few terramation companies in the world. They transform people into soil. File photo

Life

What we talk about, or not, when talking about death

Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.

A “no trespassing” sign outside of the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

Feds fly 110 detained migrants to Washington state, advocacy group says

Dozens of people sent to a detention center in Tacoma.

Mount Si High School girls flag football team won the KingCo Championship by defeating Skyline, 2-0, on Feb. 1. Next up for them is the district tournament on Feb. 8 at Redmond High School. Teams from 4ASPSL, NPSL,PSL/2ASPSL/Olympic will play a 12-team, single elimination event, with the top four teams advancing to the state championship. “We are incredibly proud of our girls’ flag football team for winning the KingCo Championship!" said coach Brian Wall in an email to the Valley Record. "Their dedication, teamwork, and perseverance throughout the season have been inspiring. This historic win not only highlights their talent, but also the growing opportunities for female athletes in our district. Congratulations to the players, coaches and everyone who supported them along the way.” Courtesy photos

Sports

Wildcats win flag football KingCo championship

Mount Si High School girls flag football team won the KingCo Championship by defeating Skyline, 2-0, on Feb.…

A dog obituary by Nancy Baker. Courtesy image

Business

Local obituary scribe creates a space for heartfelt goodbyes

Nancy Baker decided to turn her passion for storytelling and honoring legacies into a business.

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

LA’s wildfires must spark change in our neck of the woods | Brunell

The hurricane-force winds fueling fast-moving Southern California wildfires have exasperated firefighters in western states for over a century.…

Clear Creek Farm in Duvall has been a place where art and nature meet since the fall of 2024. Photos by Perris Larson

Business

Clear Creek Farm combines creativity with natural elements

Located just 10 minutes away from downtown Duvall, down a bumpy road, Clear Creek Farm has been a…

Courtesy Photo, US DOJ

Northwest

Washington judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

A Seattle judge has granted Washington’s request to temporarily block Trump’s executive order