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    Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
    By Bailey Josie • December 17, 2025 7:30 pm

    In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

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    A breach in the Desimone levee Dec. 15 along the Green River in Tukwila. COURTESY SCREENSHOT/Video, King County Sheriff’s Office
    Army Corps assists King County with Green River...
    By Steve Hunter • December 15, 2025 5:09 pm

    Reduces water flow from Hanson Dam; provides personnel support; super sacks

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    Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)
    Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 12, 2025 12:33 pm

    As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing…

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    An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)
    WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm

    A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…

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    Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.
    Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
    By Bailey Josie • December 3, 2025 3:20 pm

    Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.

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    Courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
Washington’s pickleball license plate.
    Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • November 29, 2025 5:12 am

    Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

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    New King County Executive Girmay Zahilay speaks after his Nov. 25 swearing in during a County Council meeting in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
    Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County...
    By Steve Hunter • November 25, 2025 5:58 pm

    Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

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    The Muckleshoot Canoe Family begin the coordinator gathering with a cultural opening ceremony. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering
    By Bailey Josie • November 25, 2025 3:20 pm

    MMIP refers to “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” an ongoing international crisis that has inspired tribal leaders from 13 states to come together on the Muckleshoot reservation.

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    The King County flood map shows the different areas of South King County, indicated by blues and oranges, that are prone to flooding. Image courtesy of King County Flood Control.
    Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents
    By Bailey Josie • November 10, 2025 11:54 am

    As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials to help protect from floods.

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    Kay Feather with her Battle Buddy Kyro. Photo courtesy of Northwest Battle Buddies.
    Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD
    By Bailey Josie • November 9, 2025 7:00 am

    Shannon Walker was a professional dog trainer for years when a veteran named Kevin W. came to her wanting his…

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    King County courthouse dog retires after 10 years...
    By Staff reports • October 31, 2025 9:30 am

    On Oct. 21, a beloved, four-legged member of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office team officially retired after a decade…

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    The Auburn Food Bank at 2806 Auburn Way N. provides nourishment for people in need. File photo
    WA directs state dollars to food banks as...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • October 29, 2025 11:30 am

    Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of food stamp…

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    Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth...
    By Joshua Solorzano • October 18, 2025 7:30 am

    King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reports that youth victims of gun violence have increased.

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