Skyline Spartans senior Amber McGraw, right, competes in an event during the 2018 track season. McGraw will run cross country and track at Seattle Pacific University during the 2018-19 school year.                                Photo courtesy of Tedesco Photography

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McGraw overcomes adversity on the track

Skyline senior will run at Seattle Pacific University.

Photo by Matt Phelps

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President, governor or retirement — only Inslee knows his plan

What we do know is that he’s off to Iowa in June to deliver the keynote address at…

A sign posted by Save DeLeo Wall along May Valley Road Southeast. Aaron Kunkler/Staff photo

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DNR approves DeLeo Wall logging permit in Newcastle

Despite opposition from community members the state has approved a clearcutting permit for 28 acres.

Tips for staying safe around Washington wildlife

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Tips for staying safe around Washington wildlife

In the wake of a deadly cougar attack near North Bend here’s some tips on staying safe.

Roza Irrigation District manager Scott Revell inspects a water gauge in the lower Yakima Valley. If a drought pump is installed in Kachess Lake it would mean a more reliable source of water for crops in the valley. Aaron Kunkler/Staff photo

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Puget Sound residents worried about Kachess Lake plan

A pump to supply much-needed water to Eastern Washington during droughts could affect recreation.

Murray introduces new bill to combat child care cost

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Murray introduces new bill to combat child care cost

The bill would ensure families pay no more than seven percent of income toward child care

5th, 41st, 45th Legislative and 8th Congressional hopefuls file for office

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5th, 41st, 45th Legislative and 8th Congressional hopefuls file for office

Twelve will run for outgoing Rep. Dave Reichert’s (WA-8) seat.

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Shifting SIFF

How the Seattle International Film Festival went from being yet another festival dominated by male directors to a…

Issaquah council approves wireless capacity antennas and affordable housing zoning

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Issaquah council approves wireless capacity antennas and affordable housing zoning

Improved cell phone data bandwidth and increased affordable housing units will be coming to Issaquah.

This petroleum refinery in Anacortes is run by Shell, one of the defendants in the suit brought by King County. Photo by Walter Siegmund/Wikipedia Commons

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Can King County win its lawsuit against Big Oil?

Legal experts think past lawsuits against the tobacco industry increase the odds of a favorable outcome.

Sammamish Farmers Market celebrates 2018 season opening

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Sammamish Farmers Market celebrates 2018 season opening

The market is open every Wednesday through Sept. 26.

Seattle head tax worries Eastside business organizations

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Seattle head tax worries Eastside business organizations

Seattle has passed a head tax to help fund homelessness services.

Low numbers of Lake Sammamish kokanee raise fears of extinction

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Low numbers of Lake Sammamish kokanee raise fears of extinction

Only 19 kokanee salmon returned to spawn this year.

Eastside environmentalists turn up the heat on climate change

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Eastside environmentalists turn up the heat on climate change

Residents are concerned about King County not meeting its greenhouse gas emissions targets.

Governor and Secretary of State to fund statewide prepaid ballot postage

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Governor and Secretary of State to fund statewide prepaid ballot postage

King County, however, won’t get any of that money.

Foster care homes needed as more children affected by opioid crisis

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Foster care homes needed as more children affected by opioid crisis

May is national Foster Care Awareness Month.

Construction kicks off in Bellevue for $250M Overlake expansion

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Construction kicks off in Bellevue for $250M Overlake expansion

Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue is starting the largest expansion in its 58-year history.

Art event evokes activism in Issaquah

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Art event evokes activism in Issaquah

Artists from diverse backgrounds discuss power of art as a form of activism.

Sammamish cracks down on illegal fireworks

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Sammamish cracks down on illegal fireworks

Council approves increasing penalties, higher fines.

Sammamish’s Baker House to be demolished after reversal of landmark designation

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Sammamish’s Baker House to be demolished after reversal of landmark designation

Hearing examiner reverses the house’s designation as a historic landmark.