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In 2022, there were nearly 60 emergency department visits per 100,000 King County residents for allergic diseases; this has increased steadily since 2019, when the rate was just over 30 visits. In South King County, it was more than 98 emergency department visits per 100,000 residents.

Life

Does climate change affect your health? Short answer — yes | Public

Emergency department visits for allergies, asthma, and more are on the rise,

Car damaged by bullets during Feb. 19 Interstate 5 shooting. (Courtesy of Washington State Patrol)

News

King County Councilmember wants more info about I-5 shootings

The letter, addressed to WSP Chief John R. Batiste, comes in wake of a Feb. 19 drive-by shooting…

Michael Hrisko

Obituaries

Michael Hrisko

Michael (Mike) James Hrisko died Jan. 25, 2024 at the age of 83.

Brier Dudley, The Free Press Initiative

Opinion

Press Forward’s new director, plus a newspaper hero | The Free Press Initiative

The nonprofit raises money to help support local news.

The Enumclaw High boys' basketball team advanced to the state Sweet 16 thanks to three victories in the District 2/3 tournament. Here, Landon Brauer finishes a breakaway layin during the Hornets' February 13, home court victory over North Mason. Photo by Kevin Hanson

Sports

Sports Roundup | Feb. 19 – 23

Last week’s basketball scores.

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Biden can do serious harm in the year he has left

Local Larry Kemmer argues Biden is leading America

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

News

Briefly | Feb. 21

A Public Disclosure Commission report was resolved, and one trial update.

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Education is the solution to bigotry

Reader Larry Benson says we are all the same — and some people need to learn that.

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: What really sets humans apart

Reader Larry Benson posits that the only difference between people and animals is that we destroy our environment.

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Life

Downtown brewer honored by Enumclaw City Council

Sean McDonald volunteered his time and talents to help Enumclaw businesses weather the recent pandemic.

Brier Dudley, The Free Press Initiative

Opinion

An ever bigger threat to local news and democracy: Netflix ‘re-runs’ | The Free Press Initiative

Voters can’t name their local officials — but they sure love to re-watch “Friends”.

Christian Tongue

Obituaries

Christian Tongue

A service for Christian Tongue is being held on Feb. 16.

Marilyn Delores (Young) Schenk

Obituaries

Marilyn Schenk

Marilyn Delores (Young) Schenk died Jan. 21, 2024, at the age of 90.