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The Vital app is available now on iPhone and Android devices. Courtesy image.

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DOH launches app to help cancer survivors

Vital: A Companion App for People Living with Cancer is a partnership between the Washington State Department of…

A group of volunteers from Raise the Wage Renton, shown gathering signatures in 2023. Renton residents approved a higher minimum wage for the city in a Feb. 2024 special election. (Photo courtesy of Raise the Wage Renton)

Northwest

Minimum wage is going up in Washington

Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will…

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Fewer Washington residents have delinquent debt than national average

About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a…

Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, and Democrat Dave Upthegrove, right, are competing in the 2024 Washington state lands commissioner race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

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WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off

The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…

Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…

Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

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Ferguson and Reichert clash on crime, abortion and Trump in first debate

Clear differences in style and substance emerged in the first face-to-face encounter between the candidates battling to be…

King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

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Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen…

Mariners manager Scott Servais and crew had a solid following in the media for their home All-Star Game last summer. File photo

Sports

Mariners fire Scott Servais

Analysis: Seattle Mariners’ season remains “about as over as it gets without officially being over.”

Washington Corrections Center, a prison in Shelton, Washington. (Grace Deng/Washington State Standard)

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Report: Prisoners still routinely isolated in WA

At least 176 people from 2014 to 2023 have attempted suicide while in solitary confinement at a Washington…

Primary candidates in the 2024 Washington state governor’s race. From left to right, Semi Bird (R), Bob Ferguson (D), Mark Mullet (D) and Dave Reichert (R). Photos courtesy of campaigns

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Ferguson and Reichert move toward Nov. showdown in governor’s race

Both dusted off intraparty challenges to their political right.

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KC Sheriff’s Office needs to modify use-of-force notifications, report says

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s report includes seven recommendations.

Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor

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Former Auburn man sentenced for threatening to kill Inslee

Slaughter lived in Auburn at the time of a prior case in 2021, involving threats to former Seattle…

DK Metcalf shares a fist bump with a young fan. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

Sports

Seahawks 2024 preseason: Competitive high-intensity atmosphere

Coach Mike Macdonald: “If we get in a scrap here and there, it’s understandable.”

COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office

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King County Sheriff’s Office modifies pursuit policy

Initiative 2113 was passed in the Washington State Legislature in May 2024.

State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax or end cap-and-trade?

A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital…

Byron Murphy II gets going during a defensive line drill. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

Seahawks kick off training camp in the Mike Macdonald era

“We’re still learning who we are. We are still chasing that,” said Seattle’s new head coach.