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State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment, cameras for deputies

On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some…

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

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Briefly | March 8

One correction to a column.

A map of Black Diamond's voting precincts. The green areas are the only two precincts in Black Diamond, Enumclaw, an unincorporated King County that approved of the recent bond measure on the Feb. 14 special election.

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Results: ESD bond measure most unpopular in recent history

Only two precincts supported the bond measure — it sunk everywhere else.

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Gov. Jay Inslee. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)

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In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA

Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature…

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Buckley, Black Diamond police blotter | Feb. 11 – 26

Juveniles with chalk in Black Diamond, and three suspended license arrests in Buckley.

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Buckley residents injured in three-car crash

Three people were sent to Good Samaritan Hospital.

For sale sign hanging in front of house

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Washington needs more than 1 million homes in the next 20 years

Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well.

An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery

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WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot

An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

The Lower White River is home to Endangered Species Act-protected salmon, a critical food source for southern resident orcas.

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EPA approves Lower White River water cleanup plan | Department of Ecology

The Lower White River watershed’s pH levels are off, harming salmon and other river wildlife that sustain the…

Brown areas indicate where shellfish harvesting is closed due to pollution. (Screenshot from Washington Shellfish Safety Map)

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DOH awards $5.5M to improve Puget Sound shellfish habitats

$455,000 was earmarked to improve the health of shellfish beds in Poverty Bay.

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Masking requirements in healthcare, other facilities to end April 3

DOH still recommends masks for patients, healthcare providers, and visitors in healthcare settings.

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EMS halloween shooting threat case ends with guilty plea

The student was sentenced to 106 days of detention, with all time served.

Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Eric Robertson (R-31).

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Stokesbary, Robertson to hold March 11 town hall in Enumclaw

And if you miss them there, catch them in Sumner the same afternoon.