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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.

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St. Elizabeth workers, friends, and family demonstrated in front of the local hospital on Nov. 20, 2025 for higher wages, break nurses, and the financial ability to further their education or renew their licenses. Nurses received most of their asks when a contract was signed last week.

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St. Elizabeth nurses agree to contract; “We pretty much got our priorities”

The new contract increased wages, provided compensation to over-night workers, and funds further education.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald waves and holds the Lombardi Trophy during the parade. Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in Super Bowl parade | Photos

According to city officials, up to 1 million fans flooded downtown Seattle.

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.

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Chris Gibson acknowledges the cheering crowd during a White River High ceremony recognizing his 700th career victory.

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WRHS Coach Gibson celebrates 700th basketball win

This is an feat only four other Washington coaches have earned

Did you get your ballot in by 8 p.m. today? Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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ESD, WRSD renewal levies seem certain to pass | Feb. 12 UPDATE

As more ballots are counted, the gap continued to widen between “yes” and “no” votes.

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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…

Signs urging voters to approve or reject the Enumclaw School District’s proposed renewal levies. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Millions of dollars on the line for local levy renewals

Voters on Tuesday will decide to continue funding about 16% of their districts’ budgets.

Donald “Slick” Watts played five seasons in Seattle in the 1970s. (Courtesy of Everett Herald)

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Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner…

The Enumlcaw School District offices. Photo courtesy ESD

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ESD updates board on superintendent search, new school design

The district’s Board of Directors has its hands full with two large projects.

Enumclaw’s City Hall. Photo courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Enumclaw to hold BESS moratorium extension hearing

Approving another year-long moratorium on Feb. 9 would give a Planning Commission subcommittee more time to examine the…

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Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving

Pictured is the White River Flag Football team, which will be going to the Washington's first-ever state championship competition. Front row, left to right: Kiera Fraker, Charlee Sproed, Riley Soule, Danika Scott, Jordyn Daigle, Addy Sykes, Breanne Valiquette, Lolo Sproed, Jayna Vain. Top Row, left to right: Head Coach Judd Erickson, Assistant Coach John Dorsey Elliott Courtney, Addy Vanous, Natalie Long, Ella Stone, Giuliana Fioretti, Lily Robbin, Assistant Coach Madison Grande, Charlotte Weber. Not pictured… Nevaeh Jenkins

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WRHS flag football stings Enumclaw, heads to state

And both White River and EHS basketball are nearing their own league championships