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Robert R. Coward | Obituary

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Robert R. Coward | Obituary

Robert R. Coward, 81, of Issaquah, WA passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, from complications of brain cancer.

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Northwest

King County looks at forming hate crime unit in Sheriff’s Office

Four deputies would be assigned to group

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A ladder truck shoots water over the south wall of the Everett Community College library complex on Feb. 16, 1987.  The arson destroyed the facility and killed Everett firefighter Gary Parks.

Northwest

Solved: Arsonist behind 1987 firefighter’s death was only 12

For 34 years, a blaze at the old Everett Community College library was a mystery. Now Elmer Nash,…

Kindergarten and first grade students line up outside of Panther Lake Elementary in Federal Way on March 15. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

News

Inslee: K-12 schools can reduce COVID social distancing

The governor reduced social distancing requirements for K-12 classrooms from 6 feet to 3 feet.

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State launches new Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention

Office will focus on community gun violence disproportionately impacting communities of color

Dow Constantine

Northwest

Constantine proposes $600 million King County COVID-19 supplemental budget

Plan includes $337 million from American Rescue Plan Act

Opinion

Guest column: Issaquah leaders support a clean fuel standard

By Victoria Hunt, Issaquah City Council president, and Issaquah Mayor Mary Lou Pauly

Area code map of Washington. (NANPA)

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Meet area code 564: The new kid in town is gaining ground

The newest area code in Washington has infiltrated 360 territory, and 425, 206 and 253 are next.

Opinion

Comment: Transportation plan puts a focus on equity for all

The House Democrats’ plan will help direct contracts to women- and minority-owned companies.

Renton High School, pictured, could end up changing its nickname from “Indians” if a bill is approved in this year’s legislative session. File photo

News

Bill would end Native imagery for public schools, teams

30 high schools in Washington affected

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Sports

Issaquah notches girls soccer victory

Issaquah’s girls soccer team celebrates a goal during its 4-0 victory over Mount Si on March 11. Photo…

Visit Issaquah celebrates the community as a dynamic, energetic and memorable destination, with the aim of enhancing the region’s economy and quality of life.

Marketplace

Stay, play and explore: Showcasing the best of Issaquah

Visit Issaquah has quickly become a community resource since launching the destination marketing organization (also referred to as…

2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport

Life

Car review: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Life

Car review: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Opinion

The right to vote helps rehumanize incarcerated people | Guest column

By Kim Bogucki, For The Reporter

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Northwest

King County Elections to host virtual candidate workshops

Effort to encourage people to run for local offices in 2021

Friends of Youth develops, provides, and advocates for services for children, youth, and their families.

Marketplace

This community celebration for local youth is seven decades in the making!

Join the virtual Celebration of Youth to support the homeless youth of King County

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Northwest

First-time home buyers increasingly priced out of Washington housing market

Building Industry Association of Washington says state’s median home price is $522,023

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Northwest

King County Elections seeks better voter turnout in historically excluded communities

$950,000 in grants to be distributed over next two years to groups

Snoqualmie Ridge Storage

Marketplace

Need storage? Here’s how to choose the right facility for you!

State-of-the-art storage facility in Snoqualmie Ridge