Joe Biden and Donald Trump participated in a debate June 27, 2024. (Screenshot from Google Images)

Northwest

King County politicos share thoughts on presidential debate

“I can tell you who didn’t win the debate, and it was the American public.”

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…

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Trash and various debris at a Green River homeless encampment in unincorporated King County along 94th Place South between Kent and Auburn.

Northwest

Landmark Supreme Court decision criminalizes homelessness

In King County, there are about 16,385 people experiencing homelessness on any given night.

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)

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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.”

Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson is escorted out of the courtroom following the guilty verdict at his murder trial June 27, 2024. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool)

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Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder

Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.

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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…

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Northwest

Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.

Volunteers enjoy the sunshine at Renton’s 2024 Juneteenth Celebration. The weather will be sunny this weekend as summer officially starts. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Summer kicks off with 80-degree weekend weather

Puget Sound region weather forecast for June 21-23.

From left to right: Henry Shriber, Beckett Hobbs and Logan Sarzalejo. Courtesy image.

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The second annual Issaquah Film Festival: Staying true to its roots while expanding its vision

“I would say [the film festival] is like our love letter to the city that brought us all…

(Photo courtesy of Fenders on Front Street Facebook)

Life

Showcase your Fenders on Front Street for Father’s Day

The Sunday event will span from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Snoqualmie Pass. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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Closures coming with I-90 summer construction

Bridge deck rehabilitation, slope stabilization and lane additions between North Bend and Vantage are expected to cause delays.

Skylar Diggins-Smith conducts the offense against the Sparks. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Storm pour it on in the fourth, wash out Sparks

Seattle used a huge 10-0 run late in the fourth to take control over Los Angeles.

Sgt. Roger Enders and colleagues celebrate his last day on the job on May 31. (Photo courtesy of Issaquah Police Department Facebook)

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Council celebrates retirement of Issaquah police officer

In other news: Issaquah Police Department offers hiring bonus; council awards bid for 2024 maintenance overlay projects.

Construction sign on SR 18. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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WSDOT responds to stakeholders about future I-90/SR 18 projects

Construction causes concerns about congestion for freight and commuter traffic.

State Capitol in Olympia. FILE PHOTO

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Hundreds of new laws will take effect in state June 6

Legislature approved changes in police pursuits, parental rights, firearms and other laws

Instructors walk around to support and assist women. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

Life

Bellevue PD’s self-defense courses have taught 2,000 women and counting

Each class includes certified women instructors well-versed in jiu-jitsu.

(Photo courtesy of the City of Issaquah)

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Issaquah welcomes back 16 different summer adaptive recreation activities

Starting June 4, Issaquah and non-Issaquah residents with intellectual, developmental, physical and neurological disabilities are invited to participate.

(Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation X social media post)

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One person dead after a three-car crash on state Route 18

On Wednesday, May 29, a fatal three-car crash occurred on state Route 18 at milepost 26 between Issaquah-Hobart…