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Kim Schrier (D) and Matt Larkin (R) will face off this November for Washington’s 8th Congressional District.

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Larkin will face Schrier for Congress this November

A photo finish between Reagan Dunn and Matt Larkin has turned toward the latter.

Chris Vance, left, plans to challenge Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-31st District, during the 2022 election. Courtesy photos

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Chris Vance, Holly Stanton will likely challenge incumbents in District 31 races

Chris Vance, Holly Stanton will challenge incumbents in District 31 races

Enumclaw firefighters received chainsaw training with other South King Count department earlier this year. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department

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Enumclaw Fire Department, Mountain View Fire and Rescue levy lid lifts passing | Aug. 8 Update

Support for both levies are staying strong, though numbers have shifted since the initial vote count.

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Early results are in for 9th CD and LD 41 primaries

King County Elections posted the first round of results for tonight’s primary, including 9th Congressional District and Legislative…

Legislative District 5 candidates on the ballot in the 2022 primaries. From upper left: Ken Moninski, Austin Bryant, incumbent Rep. Bill Ramos, Chad Magendanz, Landon Halverson, and incumbent Rep. Lisa Callan.

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5th District primary election results: Democrats Ramos, Callan lead

Incumbents Bill Ramos and Lisa Callan lead Republican challengers in primary election results.

Jason Wood holds up one of the "rubber bullets" left behind from when deputies arrested Aaron Ray Lincoln on July 12. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw quarry workers recount ‘mass shooting in the making’

Jason Wood and his employees are worried the punishment won’t fit Aaron Ray Lincoln’s alleged crime; prosecutors say…

A pair of racers celebrate a triumphant moment. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Photo gallery: Keeping coal at the annual Wilkeson Parade and Handcar Races

Wilkesonians packed Church Street and flocked to the coke ovens for the town’s historic celebration.

Washington’s annual Renaissance Faire at Kelly Farms features vast amounts of performances, from sword fights, jousting to juggling and magic, ax throwing and archery, and — pictured here — raptors and falconry. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Ren Faire returns this weekend

Head to Bonney Lake for the next three weekends for jousting, equestrian archery, bawdy comedy, and more.

King County Local Dive podcast

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King County Local Dive: 2 random killings and a drug ring

A new podcast for King County residents

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Fire Marshal issues Stage 1 burn ban | King County

Only barbecues and small recreational fires are being allowed at this time.

A 2016 photo of the Newaukum Creek Bridge. Photo courtesy King County

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Enumclaw’s Newaukum Creek Bridge closed indefinitely | UPDATE

A routine inspection on July 28 revealed structural issues; it’s unclear when repairs can be scheduled at this…

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Still need to register to vote? Visit an elections Vote Center | King County

Vote Centers in Bellevue, Federal Way, Kenmore, Kent, Renton, and Seattle will be open July 30 and Aug.…

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Sound Transit approves free transit for kids, teens

Beginning Sept. 1, youth ages 18 and under can ride for free on Sound Transit transportation.