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Hype up your spring garden with these hydrangeas | The Compleat Home Gardener

And it’s time to shape those shrubs.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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It’s still cold out, but these hardy plants don’t mind the early spring chill | The Compleat Home Gardener

But cold-tolerant plants still need good drainage to grow.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

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Have to prune? Do it soon | The Compleat Home Gardener

March is a good month to shape up your shrubs.

Wakulima USA of Kent is one of 15 local organizations to be awarded Climate Commitment Act funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

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DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, surrounded by community members, announces an executive order to protect immigrants at a press conference Feb. 12, 2026. Photo courtesy of King County Office of the Executive

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King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.

Photo by the CDC.

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Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

Stock photo

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As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal…

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington

Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.

COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol

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Extra DUI patrols set for Super Bowl weekend in King County

More police to be out Feb. 6-8

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State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit

The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval

Gov. Bob Ferguson answers a question during a joint press conference with Attorney General Nick Brown Jan. 26. Photo by Cassie Diamond

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Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs…

Dwight Dively poses with the proclamation and the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County honors budget director for distinguished service

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth…

Leesa Manion. COURTESY PHOTO, Leesa Manion

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Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney

Defeated Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell in November 2022