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People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO

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No Kings rallies set for Oct. 18

Here’s a list of locations in King County.

A photo of The Gateway Concert Band’s Christmas show last year. Photo courtesy Susan Evans

Life

Gateway Concert Band presents free “We Need a Little Christmas” concert

The concert will also be a celebration of the director’s 75th birthday.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

Opinion

Press proposal to improve transparency in WA advances

Attorney General Brown deserves kudos for pursuing this project and more government transparency.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Vote Tara Cochran for ESD school board

Reader Patricia Carlson supports the District 2 challenger in the school board race.

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Sports

Sports Roundup | Oct. 7 – 11

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

Life

Common problems, and easy solutions, for fall bulb planting | The Compleat Home Gardener

Plant yourself a spring surprise this month.

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Letters to the Editor

Measure 8201 lets WA invest long-term care funds wisely

Whether you support the Long-Term Care Trust Fund or not, it’s critical that we manage its reserves wisely.…

Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident and has drawn political cartoons for over forty years. He creates at least four cartoons a week, which are published in a dozen newspapers.

Opinion

Protesting sure looks different today | Shiers

From long hair to tactical gear.

The Washington state Capitol on Nov. 11, 2024. Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard

News

New sales tax on services in Washington takes effect

A slate of other tax and fee hikes also kicks in Oct. 1, including on major financial institutions…

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

Opinion

Cascade PBS layoffs deal another blow to local news | The Free Press Initiative

And the potential for increased broadcast consolidation could mean less original reporting.

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A 2.25-millimeter thick reusable plastic grocery bag. Each bag is intended to last up to 125 uses.

News

Lawmakers revisit WA’s plastic bag restrictions

The fee for a plastic shopping bag is set to rise to 12 cents in January. Unsettled questions…

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Northwest

Hammer-wielding vandal damages WA Capitol in late-night break-in

Auburn man, 29, accused of lighting fires, tipping over statues and breaking glass inside the building.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON William Stuenkel, pictured here during an early-season match, has been one-half of Enumclaw’s successful No. 1 doubles team, pairing with King Gisa.

Sports

Sports Roundup | Sept. 30 – Oct. 4

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.