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The state Capitol on April 18. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

New state law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police or other public safety options

Gov. Ferguson signs bill that provides local sales tax option

The Carbon River Fairfax Bridge closed indefinitely on April 22 to all traffic, vehicle or otherwise, after experts found it is starting to buckle. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

News

Public invited to SR 165 Carbon River Bridge in-person open houses

WSDOT’s two events are on June 2 at the Carbonado School and June 11 at Wilkeson Elementary.

You need a Discover Pass to day pass to access state parks most of the time, but keep your eyes open for free days like New Year’s on Jan. 1, Free Fishing Weekends on June 7 and 8, and Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

News

Annual Discover Pass cost set to increase in October | WA State Parks

The cost will go from $30 to $45.

Abbott

Obituaries

Terry Abbott

Terry “Pa” Hazelton Abbott died Dec. 6, 2024, at the age of 76.

Dodson

Obituaries

Catherine Dodson

Catherine “Kay” Mary Tyrrell Dodson died May 5, 2025, at the age of 89.

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Health

MCG Tactical’s Wolf Pack Backpack – Is This the Ultimate Bug-Out or Hunting Pack?

In the realm of tactical gear, the MCG Tactical Wolf Pack stands out as a remarkable blend of…

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Health

First American Pope Gold Coin– This Pope Leo XIV Gold Coin Is Certified and Limited

The First American Pope Gold Coin represents a unique blend of religious significance and collectible appeal, marking an…

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

“Lift” will find a way | Shiers

It’s time to replace the dinosaur.

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

Opinion

Oregon policy may get tech giants to pay what they owe for news | The Free Press Initiative

We should keep our eyes on Oregon Senate Bill 686.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Turn Mother’s Day into a year-long celebration | The Compleat Home Gardener

Here are some book suggestions to keep your garden going all year long.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON White River’s Dainton Neff was a three-time champion May 8 when the Hornets hosted neighboring Enumclaw High. In this photo he’s in the process of winning the shot put; the senior also took first place in the discus and javelin.

Sports

Sports roundup | May 5 – 10

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

A speed limiter device, like this one, will be required for repeat speeding offenders under a Washington law signed on May 12, 2025. The law doesn’t take effect until 2029. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

News

WA to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters

The new law is named after four people killed in a crash last year near Renton: Boyd Buster…

This photo, looking west toward the Port of Tacoma, shows where the new SR 167 expressway weaves its way between industrial warehouses. Running through the center of the photograph is 8th Street East. This is part of the SR 167 Completion Project, and now involves installing signs on SR 167 and SR 410. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

News

SR 167, SR 410 sections reduced to single lanes this week

The restrictions are limited to evenings.