Beyond Auburn - March 31, 2019

Local News:

ILoveKent.net:Barb Smith, the outgoing Executive Director of the Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP), was honored with the 2019 ‘Leadership on Main Award’ this week:Barb Smith of KDP wins 2019 ‘Leadership on Main Award’

Washington’s Most Wanted: Help ID suspects from a robbery, including one with some unique underpants. Help ID violent robbers seen attacking total stranger on street

Crosscut: Man used as proof that ‘Seattle Is Dying’ tells his story

KOMO News: Eric Johnson: ‘On Seattle, Dying and an Ugly Reflection’

What’s Up NW:Blade and Timber opens in Seattle: Review: Seattle’s New Blade and Timber

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King5 News: SUQUAMISH TRIBE ACCUSES NAVY OF SPILLING RAW SEWAGE INTO PUGET SOUND

Beyond the PNW:

Blue help, officer suicide, one of duty deaths, law enforcement death, cop suicide — As of March 26th, 56 Law Enforcement Officers have died by suicide in 2019. Blue H.E.L.P. is working to raise awareness and break the stigma of officer mental health and suicide. You can help, click the image for more information.

NPR: ‘Time To Act’: Venezuelans Who Fled To Colombia Are Eager To Oust Maduro

A poem by Katie Houde, Junior at Rockland high School:

NPR: DeVos Grilled Over Federal Budget, Special Olympics

Lifestyle, Entertainment & Blogs:

Springbreak is right around the corner. Check out these tips for taking great travel photos: 4 Tips to Take Amazing Travel Photos

Nora from Mrs. Navy Mama put together a great list of gifts for military spouses. Check it out: Ultimate Gift Guide For Modern MILSOS

Not sure what to do with the kids on Spring Break, or maybe save this one for one of the many upcoming rainy days: Eating Richly.com – Homemade Bag Ice Cream

If you miss last Thursday’s powerful Grey’s Anatomy, you need to watch it. Even if you don’t watch the show normally, it was a phenomenal episode. Watch it, then read this article that gives great insight into the origin. Trigger warning: rape and sexual assault:Grey’s Anatomy producers break down THAT emotional scene