Alphonzo Tuputala, an alum of Federal Way High School and University of Washington, works on a drill during his first day at Seahawks training camp. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Seattle Seahawks chemistry looks to provide additional edge in 2025

Seattle’s newest signing Alphonzo Tuputala practiced with the team.

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Douglas “Doc” Tait’s great-grandkids Welles and Brooklyn Crowther, and their aunt Brenna Tait Colo, enjoying the railroad track feature at the new Foothills Trail pavilion.

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Buckley cuts ribbons on new city hall, trailhead

The new city hall is now a “one stop shop” for residents, and the trailhead celebrates “the father…

Aya and Derek Tulluck with Safina at Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto, after her surgery. Courtesy Photo

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Two-year old Safina makes it through risky neurosurgery | UPDATE

The operation was a success, the road to recovery will be long. Meanwhile, friends and family are hoping…

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Andrew Baim being led out of court after opening statements concluded.

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Attorneys give opening statements in Baim trial

Prosecutors are saying the Black Diamond resident purposefully killed Nick Valison; the defense is painting this as a…

Ichiro takes the podium during his number retirement ceremony. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Ichiro’s 51 retired in Seattle

One of the most iconic players in Seattle pro sports is now etched into Mariners history.

Sunrise at the summit of Mount Rainier is a spectacle only the fittest, bravest, and lucky climbers will experience. Photo courtesy Brent Okita

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Local celebrates 600th Mount Rainier summit

Ascension guide Brent Okita has many achievements, but considers the people he climbs with the real treasure of…

Erica Wheeler drives to the basket against the Minnesota Lynx. Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm.

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Seattle Storm fall short against Minnesota

Nneka Ogwumike’s late heroics aren’t enough as Storm drop third straight game.

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‘Advanced corrosion’ closes Green River/Kummer Bridge

The bridge was closed Aug. 4, but it’s expected to open as a single lane today, Aug. 6.

Top row: Black Diamond mayoral candidates Council member Tamie Deady, Geoff Bowie, and John Adler. Bottom row: Enumclaw City Council Pos. 5 candidates Council member Tom Sauvageau and Brodie Smith. Not pictured: Dixie Boush

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Primary election results: Which candidates could be moving to the general election

Black Diamond advances Deady and Bowie for mayor; Enumclaw chooses Sauvageau, Smith for council

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If the city of Enumclaw contracts with Flock Safety, eight of these automatic license plate readers will take photos of every license plate going in and out of Enumclaw on the major routes.

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Enumclaw approves auto license plate reader policy

The next step will be to contract with Flock Safety for eight cameras around town.

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Bishop Keith Marshall is the former pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Enumclaw. Although he is now required to wear different attire for his new position, he’s said he’ll only wear the mitre headpiece if absolutely necessary.

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Local pastor elected bishop to Lutheran synod

Keith Marshall is moving from preaching at Hope Lutheran to leading more than 80 churches in the PNW.

Sam Darnold exits to the practice field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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Seahawks training camp: Year two of the Mike Macdonald era

Nick Emmanwari wows with athleticism as the new look Seahawks prepare for 2025 regular season.

USGS data showing where the current swarm earthquakes have been occurring at Mount Rainier. The left panel is a topical view; the right panel is looking at the east side of the mountain and shows the depth of the quakes. Image courtesy United States Geological Survey

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Mount Rainier sets new earthquake swarm record

Quakes were recorded between July 8 and Aug. 1; experts say this is normal behavior, despite this instance…