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Mariners first half takeaways and second half expectations

The All-Star break symbolizes the halfway point in the season, how can the Mariners get going?

Cathy Dahlquist, co-founder of Save Our Children - Enumclaw and host of the night’s meeting, gestured to places set for the King County Sheriff’s Department, the Pierce County Prosecutor, and the Department of Corrections; all were invited to come meet the community in-person, but only KCSO responded, but conducted a virtual meeting instead. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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‘There’s really nothing that can be done’: Enumclaw reacts to KCSO meeting about local sexually violent predator

Robert Lough’s unconditional release and move to Enumclaw has infuriated the community, but local law enforcement said there’s…

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WSDOT wants public input for SR 164 improvements

This is your chance to tell the state how they can make improvements to a risky corridor.

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Cause of death ruled in officer-involved SeaTac shooting

The death of a man in the officer-involved shooting in SeaTac has been ruled a suicide by the…

A cleaver is a type of narrow ridge that splits the flow of a glacier (like a knife cleaver cutting through food). The Disappointment Cleaver divides the Ingraham Glacier and the Emmons Glacier. There are several other cleavers dividing the glaciers of Mount Rainier. NPS climbing ranger photo of a climber approaching Ingraham Flats (notice the tents set up on the glacier) with Disappointment Cleaver in the background, 8/9/25. Photo courtesy National Park Service

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One dead, three injured in Mount Rainier rockfall

The identity of the climber has not been released by the medical examiners office.

Renton School District Superintendent Damien Pattenaude ranks as the highest paid in the state with a total salary of $477.693. Courtesy of Renton School District.

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Report reveals state’s highest paid school superintendents

Four of the top 11 highest paid superintendents in Washington are in South King County school districts.

Michael Rucker, 32, a former Auburn Riverside High School player, pitches for the Mariners. COURTESY PHOTO, Ben Van Houten

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Auburn Riverside’s Rucker returns home to pitch for Mariners

Rucker’s story is full of twists and turns as he fulfills a dream.

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Violent sex offender released by state, moves to Enumclaw

Robert Lough was unconditionally released from McNeil island, despite report a that said “[i]t would not be surprising”…

Summer Kuzminsky and Grainger with King County Council member Reagan Dunn at the King County Fair. Contributed photo

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Grainger Crowned “King Critter” by Dunn at the King County Fair | Reagan Dunn

Summer Kuzminsky and her dog were awarded the locally prestigious title of “King Critter” at the King County…

Former Mercer Islander and current hydroplane racer Brent Hall at Summer Celebration on July 11. The Grand Prix driver is pictured with an H1 Unlimited boat. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Former Islander Hall is set for Seafair hydroplane races

Hall discussed all things hydro with MI Summer Celebration attendees.

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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Black Diamond emergency services annexation vote around the corner

City residents should soon receive a ballot with a proposal to annex into the Puget Sound Regional Fire…

A Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon. (Photo by Michael Humling/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
A Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon. (Photo by Michael Humling/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

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WA tribes, environmental groups sue over Endangered Species Act rule change

Washington tribes and environmental organizations sued the federal government Tuesday, arguing that recent changes to Endangered Species Act…

Featherhaven recently rescued a great horned owl that was hit by a freight train. After treating it for blunt force trauma, it was transferred to Raindancer Wild Bird Rescue for continued care. Photo courtesy Featherhaven

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Enumclaw songbird rehab sanctuary closes

Featherhaven, one of only a handful of nonprofits dedicated to wild bird care in the state, treated more…