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Ballots were mailed to King County residents on Wednesday, July 15, for the upcoming primary election on Aug. 4. On Black Diamond ballots will be Prop. 1, proposing the annexation of the city into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority emergency services district. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Will Black Diamond vote to annex? Election tomorrow

Annexing into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority’s District will affect residents’ wallets. But not annexing will have…

Puget Sound Fire assists with a 2025 wildfire near Los Angeles. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows

A new study examining pollution levels across a 16-year span found that while general pollution levels from sources…

Wildfire in Washington. (Courtesy of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources)

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Washington under statewide burn ban through Sept.

The governor has declared a wildfire state of emergency.

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Auburn Police say ‘wrong man’ was involved in shooting | Update

Auburn Police say a Des Moines man tracked down by the use of Flock cameras was involved in…

The Ptarmigan Fire burning in Washington’s Pasayten Wilderness, as seen in this aerial photo taken by smokejumpers July 20, has crossed the Canadian border and burned at least 18,000 acres so far. State leaders in Oregon and Washington have called for reinforcements and expect a grueling August. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service)

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As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck

With dozens of large fires burning across the Pacific Northwest, and nearly 2 million acres burned already, state…

Lucy accompanied David Hauge everywhere after he found her by the Enumclaw cemetery more than a decade ago. Courtesy photo

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Enumclaw’s ‘Pumpkinpup’ Lucy killed by deer

David Hauge, local giant pumpkin artist, said Lucy was a crowd favorite locally and abroad.

Crews demolishing the existing Boise X 3055A Bridge on June 8. Photo courtesy King County

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“Minor” delays to affect SR 410 traffic on Aug. 18

Trucks bearing bridge parts will be turning onto SE Mud Mountain Road to build a new bridge over…

The rabid bat was found at this location at Gene Coulon Park on Tuesday. Photo provided by Public Health – Seattle & King County

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Rabid bat found in Gene Coulon Park in Renton

A rabid animal was found at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on Tuesday.

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“Arbitrary and capricious”: Developer sues Black Diamond over delayed project review

Diamond Square submitted a permit application six years ago, but claims the city’s irrational demands favored Oakpointe.

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Man accused of child assault at pump track won’t face charges

Here’s why even after a “thorough investigation” Pierce County can’t prove the assault occurred beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Fatal collision on NB I-5 near Federal Way

Northbound I-5 was closed for four hours near SR-161 following a fatal collision on Tuesday morning.

Tacoma General, Image courtesy MultiCare Health Systems

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MultiCare, Premera reach deal to keep coverage for over 100K WA patients

MultiCare, which operates more than a dozen hospitals in Washington, has agreed to keep charging Premera Blue Cross…

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Wildlife blamed for recent cat deaths in South King County

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) experts have concluded that recent cat deaths in South King County…