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Linda Merker

Linda Merker died Jan. 19, 2025, at the age of 73.

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

Care to buy a permit? | Shiers

The city of Buckley’s budget relies on a permit boom.

The Boise X Connection Bridge on Mud SE Mud Mountain Road is expected to be closed from this summer to the fall. Photo courtesy King County

News

Boise Creek bridge to close in the summer

The 1950s-era structure is rotting; construction of a new bridge will close road access to SR 410.

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Life

New year, new norovirus outbreaks | Public Health Insider

Let’s add ‘hand washing’ to the resolution list.

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

News

Briefly | Jan. 22

An update on new Enumclaw laws and two trial reschedulings.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

A new kind of Dry January | The Compleat Home Gardener

Here are some tips on how low-water succulents can transform your garden.

Courtesy Photo, US DOJ

Northwest

Washington judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order

A Seattle judge has granted Washington’s request to temporarily block Trump’s executive order

Photo by Kevin Hanson
The swim and dive teams from Enumclaw High and White River took on the Federal Way Eagles Thursday afternoon. Among those competing at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center was White River’s Eli Long.

Sports

Sports roundup | Jan. 14 – 18

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

Image courtesy the National Park System

News

Mount Rainier National Park changes its wilderness permit fees | Mount Rainier

The flat $20 per wilderness permit has changed to $10 per person per night.

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Health

Cranial Guard Exposed: The Real Story Behind Its Blood Sugar Benefits

In a world that constantly demands mental acuity and sharp cognitive skills, finding a reliable solution to enhance…

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Health

Can Cece’s Warehouse Void Card Stop RFID Scammers? Here’s the Truth

In our increasingly digital world, the risk of identity theft looms larger than ever. Sens sensitive information can…

Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown. COURTESY PHOTO, state Office of the Attorney General

Northwest

Washington AG sues over Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Oregon, Arizona and Illinois joined the lawsuit; attorneys general from 18 other states also sue

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Health

HeatNest Heater Complaints: What Buyers Are Saying About Its Performance

As the chill of winter sets in, the search for an effective and affordable heating solution becomes paramount.…