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Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson is escorted out of the courtroom following the guilty verdict at his murder trial June 27, 2024. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool)

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Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder

Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.

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State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all year long

Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according…

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Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.

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Local teenager plays lead role in new Hulu limited series “Under the Bridge”

With seven years of theater, short films, commercials, modeling and voiceovers under her belt, 14-year-old Bothell native Vritika…

Volunteers enjoy the sunshine at Renton’s 2024 Juneteenth Celebration. The weather will be sunny this weekend as summer officially starts. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Summer kicks off with 80-degree weekend weather

Puget Sound region weather forecast for June 21-23.

Skylar Diggins-Smith conducts the offense against the Sparks. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Storm pour it on in the fourth, wash out Sparks

Seattle used a huge 10-0 run late in the fourth to take control over Los Angeles.

Construction sign on SR 18. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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WSDOT responds to stakeholders about future I-90/SR 18 projects

Construction causes concerns about congestion for freight and commuter traffic.

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Hundreds of new laws will take effect in state June 6

Legislature approved changes in police pursuits, parental rights, firearms and other laws

Instructors walk around to support and assist women. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Bellevue PD’s self-defense courses have taught 2,000 women and counting

Each class includes certified women instructors well-versed in jiu-jitsu.

A screenshot of King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn speaking about a proposed amendment for the proposed $20 minimum wage ordinance. (Screenshot)

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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…

The executive board members at the e-waste drive. (Photo Courtesy of Redmond Coding Association)

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Redmond students create free coding courses for kids

Redmond Coding Association also focuses on e-waste collection and will host a ‘hackathon’ this summer.

T20 World Cup trophy waits for fans to take photos. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Seattle Orcas, ‘America’s Favorite Cricket Team,’ builds local support

Event held at Bellevue Downtown Park can be catalyst for the world’s second most popular sport.

James McNeal. Courtesy photo

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Charges: Ex-Bothell council member had breakup ‘tantrum’ before killing

James McNeal was giving Liliya Guyvoronsky, 20, about $10,000 per month, charging papers say. King County prosecutors charged…

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Ex-Bothell council member arrested for investigation of killing woman

James McNeal, 58, served eight years on the Bothell City Council. On Tuesday, he was arrested for investigation…

Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image

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Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

Train heading north from the Downtown Bellevue Station will cross over I-405 to the Wilburton Station. (Cameron Sires/Sound Publishing)

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Long-awaited Bellevue-to-Redmond light rail line opens for riders

What to know before you ride.

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Eastside Earth Day events

As Earth Day approaches, numerous Eastside cities aim to celebrate, educate and foster a positive environmental impact through…

The project’s location is a city-owned property on 16725 Cleveland Street, a plot of land initially intended for future affordable housing near light rail transit. (Photo courtesy of the city of Redmond)

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Redmond’s new affordable housing project gets mixed feedback

The location is a city-owned property on 16725 Cleveland Street, a plot of land initially intended for future…

Food in a foam takeout container. Sound Publishing file photo

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Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA

The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law…

Chef Shiro Kashiba, seen in conversation with Jayendrina Singha Ray, opened the first traditional Tokyo-style sushi counter of the city at Maneki restaurant in the 1970s. (Courtesy photo)

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Eating Japan: Seattle’s historic encounter with Chef Shiro Kashiba

Shiro moved to Seattle at a time when the exoticism of Japanese cuisine had suddenly begun finding favorable…