Business
Enumclaw pet store named 2026 “America’s Coolest”
Nine stores across the country received the honor from PETS+. Only one comes from the Pacific Northwest.
Raymond Still
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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…
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Controversial Enumclaw gravel mine heads into Environmental Impact Statement review
The gravel mine and asphalt plant has been met with fierce local resistance.
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Valley Cities receives federal certification
The new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic title means the behavioral health provider must treat all patients that…
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King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote
The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not…
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King County Transportation District nears finalizing new sales tax
Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now…
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King County considers sales tax increase for unincorporated road projects
King County’s Road Services Division is heading for a fiscal cliff — and elected officials are exploring a…
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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding
Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.
Northwest
Local farm’s fame blooms in light of a newly-discovered dahlia
“Daffodahlia” caught the attention of Martha Stewart.
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King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas
Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…
Northwest
King County Agricultural commissioner lays out farming changes
County has been working at helping more “first generation” farmers get started, especially immigrants and people of color.
Arts
KCLS releases best books list of 2023
Librarians are always reading — here’s their top picks for this year.
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Positive signs for Vashon watershed as stream health improves across King County
Of the two sites tested on Vashon Island, the stream health is either static or improving.