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    Articles by Henry Stewart-Wood
    Example of what it can look like when you replace a grass lawn with native plants. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
    Tired of mowing the lawn? Consider using native...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • November 12, 2021 5:00 am

    Replacing your lawn with Northwest vegetation can be beneficial to homeowners and wildlife alike.

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    Pete von Reichbauer is running for re-election of King County Council District 7.
    PVR is ahead in race for King County...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • November 2, 2021 8:00 pm

    Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer is poised to keep his seat on the council.

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    Uptown Square in Federal Way. File photo
    South King County renters need more assistance
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • October 28, 2021 8:42 am

    Some of the most significant need for rental assistance in King County is in South King County, said Hedda McLendon,…

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    MultiCare Auburn Medical Center. File photo
    Do you need to pay for your COVID...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • October 18, 2021 7:05 pm

    Washington state law requires hospitals to provide free care for certain income brackets.

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    Courtesy of King County Police Officers Guild
    Office lacks power over King County law enforcement...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • October 9, 2021 1:30 pm

    Director Tamer Abouzeid presents OLEO annual report to law and justice committee on Tuesday.

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    File photo.
    Four COVID-19 variants are more likely to cause...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • October 7, 2021 12:35 pm

    Four COVID-19 variants are more likely to put you in the hospital, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

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    King County’s unemployment rate lower than most of...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • September 24, 2021 1:30 am

    South King County has been slower to recover compared to North King County.

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    Ban on single-use plastic bags in WA begins...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • September 23, 2021 3:55 pm

    Shoppers will have the choice to pay for a reusable plastic or recycled paper bag.

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    Man beaten then stabbed at Federal Way bus...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • September 21, 2021 1:30 am

    The assault occurred around 8 p.m. Sep. 20.

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    Meet King County Council District 7 candidate Dominique...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • September 17, 2021 11:47 am

    Torgerson is running against incumbent Pete von Reichbauer in the Nov. 3 general election.

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    Meet King County Council District 7 candidate Pete...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • September 17, 2021 11:47 am

    Incumbent is running against challenger Dominique Torgerson in the Nov. 3 general election.

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    Dead body found after seven-hour standoff at Auburn...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • September 15, 2021 11:30 am

    An adult male was taken into custody, according to KC Sheriff’s Office.

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    This is a screenshot that shows the pursuit of a stolen vehicle Sept. 1 on Interstate 5 in King County.
    VIDEO: Auburn police let suspected vehicle thief go,...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • September 7, 2021 11:45 am

    State laws passed earlier this spring require police to have probable cause to engage in a pursuit.

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    This 2019 security footage at the Cenex gas station in Black Diamond shows Anthony Chilcott on his phone before entering, and driving off with, Carl Sanders’ Ford Raptor and Monkey, his poodle, in the front seat. Courtesy photo
    Oversight office releases scathing report on King County...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • September 1, 2021 2:30 pm

    Report analyzes 2019 killing of Anthony Chilcott by deputies.

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    Gov. Jay Inslee (left) bumps elbows with Auburn Vaccine Clinic staff member Mary Johnson (right) on June 22, 2021. Inslee visited the clinic to promote vaccinations in lower King County. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
    COVID-19 surge puts strain on local hospitals
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • August 30, 2021 2:23 pm

    Delta is the predominate strain in Washington.

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    Joey Thompson gets his first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Ash Way Park-n-Ride site on April 21, 2021 in Lynnwood, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo
    Some people qualify for third shot of vaccine,...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • August 18, 2021 12:38 pm

    New guidance comes as cases skyrocket in Washington and nation.

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    Northwest Center’s IMPACT program is working to create more inclusive pre-kindergarten education across King County. Courtesy photo
    IMPACT works to promote inclusive preschooling in King...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • August 13, 2021 5:00 am

    Their goal is to reduce pre-K expulsions.

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    Renee Davis. Courtesy photo
    King County to pay family of pregnant mother...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • August 11, 2021 12:00 pm

    Renee Davis was a 23-year-old mother of three and pregnant when she was killed.

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    Courtesy of Weather.com
    Another summer heat wave is coming to King...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • August 10, 2021 2:53 pm

    Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s for the second time this summer.

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    Amy Freedheim gives a speech to county employees and supporters during a march for women's safety at work in Seattle on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The march was scheduled after a woman was attacked in a bathroom at the King County Courthouse. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
    County employees and supporters march for safer working...
    By Henry Stewart-Wood • August 9, 2021 11:08 am

    Rally was scheduled in light of a recent attack at King County Courthouse.

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