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Volunteer Firefighters Needed for Rural Stations
The deadline for applications has been extended to Jan. 23.

The deadline for applications has been extended to Jan. 23.

Among the victims were a Spanaway man and a Korean couple with relatives in Bothell, while a college student from Bellevue is feared dead.
A fact-finding hearing is routine to determine causes and circumstances of any death involving a member of law enforcement while in performance of duties.
US Small Business Association Regional Administrator Calvin Goings says the current pace of SBA loan-making is a healthy sign for the economy.
Actor Patrick Dempsey says he wants to buy Tully's.
Zimmerman takes over for EBC founder Karen Ridlon on Jan. 7. Ridlon will become Emeritus Executive Director of the Issaquah nonprofit.
The National Weather Service has issued a "Special Weather Statement' on Sunday warning residents it's possible in Seattle area on Christmas morning.
Christmas is Tuesday and is recognized as a federal holiday. Here's what you need to know to get around the week of Christmas.
Washington State Parks are kicking of a year-long series of events with guided hikes on New Year's Day, including around the Puget Sound, such as on Camano Island.
Washington State Parks are kicking of a year-long series of events with guided hikes on New Year's Day, including at Olallie State Park and Iron Horse State Park in North Bend
Families who have been looking for a positive way to help their children process the Sandy Hook shooting are invited to Beaver Lake Lodge to help make snowflakes for students.
Sending homemade snowflakes is a meaningful way to help Newtown, CT. Upload a picture of your snowflakes to this story to share the joy locally!
A pertussis epidemic in the state is ongoing, according to Public Health - Seattle & King County, and is still urging pregnant mothers and family members should be immunized to protect newborns and young babies.
Friends of Youth offers information for families and communities about signs of distress that can point to mental health issues.
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An advocacy group for shared parenting, Fathers and Families, posted an article critical of Julia Biryukova, the mother of missing toddler Sky Metalwala.
The games were stolen in a van and trailers from a distribution warehouse in SeaTac.
Most of those who died in the shooting rampage were 6- and 7-year olds.
The Kirkland Democrat takes on roles on the Appropriations, Finance, Local Government and Rules committees.
The Food and Drug Administration wants parents to know that some common products in your medicine cabinet could make your child sick if small amounts are swallowed.