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Needles littered the ground throughout a homeless encampment at Federal Way’s Hylebos Wetlands, which is public property. Sound Publishing file photo

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Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending

Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.

Issaquah swim and dive team and gymnasts compete at state meets

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Issaquah swim and dive team and gymnasts compete at state meets

Gymnastics: Six Issaquah gymnasts competed at the 4A state gymnastics meet Feb. 21-22 at Sammamish High School. Maya…

Robo investment advice has drawbacks | Business advice column

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Robo investment advice has drawbacks | Business advice column

A monthly business advice column by a Mercer Island financial adviser.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness

Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.

Tanner shines at Mat Classic XXXII

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Tanner shines at Mat Classic XXXII

Issaquah’s Carson Tanner placed seventh at 132 pounds at the 4A state wrestling tournament on Feb. 22 at…

The language of the original bill prohibited privately-owned detainment facilities from being contracted by local, state, or federal government entities, but a last-second amendment was adopted to substantially narrow the focus of the legislation. File photo

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Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities

Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.

STEVE RONALD DAVIDSON

Obituaries

STEVE RONALD DAVIDSON

Steve Ronald Davidson of Sammamish, loving husband to Karen; treasured father of Ian (Lucianne); and grandfather (Pop) to…

Sports

Issaquah wrestlers win 4A KingCo championships

The Issaquah boys wrestling team finished third as a team at the 4A boys region 2 wrestling tournament…

Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8

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Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8

Applications open in February for housing vouchers

JACK WESLEY RAMEY

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JACK WESLEY RAMEY

Jack W. Ramey, 82, gained his angel wings on December 28, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup,…

Sports

Issaquah gymnasts finish third at 4A KingCo/District meet

The Issaquah gymnastics team finished third at the 4A KingCo/District meet with a score of 171.525 on Feb.…

Sports

Gref sets meet diving record at league championships

Issaquah swim and dive team finished third amongst 4A KingCo schools.

Issaquah boys season ends on buzzer-beater

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Issaquah boys season ends on buzzer-beater

The Issaquah boys basketball team saw its season come to an end after a 69-67 loss to Woodinville…

Making a human connection in a sea of social media

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Making a human connection in a sea of social media

A monthly health column about natural medicine.

Gov. Jay Inslee signs the first bill of the 2020 legislative session into law. On the right stands the bill’s primary sponsor, Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, who is wearing a red tie. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

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Gov. Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher education

Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.

State Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington. File photo

Northwest

Mental illness: Lawmakers propose plan to treat without consent

Concerns raised on the guardianship and loss of rights for incapacitated persons.

Special Olympics basketball game packs the stands

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Special Olympics basketball game packs the stands

The ninth annual Special Olympics basketball game was held on Jan. 29 at Issaquah High School. A team…

KCLS: Much to celebrate from 2019 and in the year ahead

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KCLS: Much to celebrate from 2019 and in the year ahead

A column from the King County Library System.

A stump left over from a previous timber cut on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Gold Bar, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions

8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.

Regal Cinebarre Issaquah is permanently closed. The property was purchased by Costco is December 2019. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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Costco purchases Regal Cinebarre Issaquah

Pickering Place movie theater closed.