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Orca pod visits Maury on Earth Day

Gold Beach residents were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime show on Friday, April 22.

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Arts

New Yorker author explores meaning of loss and love in new memoir

Schulz’s memoir, “Lost & Found” is an exploration of loss in its many manifestations.

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Time & Again: George Colvocoresses

Colvos Passage defines the western boundary of Vashon Island, and was named by Commodore Charles Wilkes in 1841…

The Enumclaw library passes out free at-home rapid COVID tests last January. Sound Publishing file photo

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COVID levels rise to ‘medium’ transmission risk in King County

No new restrictions, recommendations or regulations were suggested by health officer Jeff Duchin

Photo courtesy of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Northwest

Washington wolf population continues to rise, report shows

In 2021, four new wolf packs were documented in four different counties.

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Snoqualmie Tribe receives support from national tribal law experts in case regarding treaty rights

Tribe Chairman says the case may be “the most important Tribal Supreme Court case of our generation.”

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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Judged by XII (Episode 2): Police officer’s history of violence | King County Local Dive

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

President Joe Biden. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

Northwest

Biden visits Seattle and Green River College during trip to Pacific Northwest

The president will stress infrastructure in Portland and Seattle while raising money for the Democratic Party.

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Vashon Wilderness Program, school district embark on new partnership

Students at Chautauqua Elementary School will experience a new recess program aimed at providing guided, nature-based skills and…

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Islander remains in custody after deadly hit-and-run

Michael Henderson’s next court date is Monday, April 25.

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Scene & Heard: Egg hunt returns to Vashon

Children and their families gathered for the return of “The Great Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt” at Ober Park on…

The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo
The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo

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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas

Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.

Blue surgical masks overhead view (Adobe stock image)

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Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region

The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.