Jacob Swan, a physician assistant in the Family Medicine department of the MultiCare Kent Clinic, is an avid hiker, mountaineer and volunteer member of Seattle Mountain Rescue. He has climbed many of Washington’s highest peaks. COURTESY PHOTO, MultiCare

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Q&A: Safe hiking tips from an expert hiker, family medicine provider

By MultiCare Health System

Gov. Jay Inslee. FILE PHOTO

Opinion

Did Gov. Inslee go too far with his veto power?

OLYMPIA — When Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a 12-word sentence in the transportation budget in May, he knew…

State Auditor discusses government audits and fraud investigations

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State Auditor discusses government audits and fraud investigations

State Auditor Pat McCarthy joined South King County mayors for King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer ’s August…

Claims process now open in $12 million Motel 6 privacy case

Business

Claims process now open in $12 million Motel 6 privacy case

More than 100,000 guests had private information shared with ICE, including SeaTac locations

King County Council passes measure to invest millions of dollars for affordable housing

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King County Council passes measure to invest millions of dollars for affordable housing

Legislation helps address the countywide need of 244,000 affordable housing units by 2040

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Sound Transit to offer permit parking at Tukwila train, light rail stations

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Sound Transit to offer permit parking at Tukwila train, light rail stations

Single-occupancy vehicle reserved spots for $60 per month

Kent Municipal DUI Court recognizes first graduate | Update

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Kent Municipal DUI Court recognizes first graduate | Update

New program aims to reduce recidivism, incarceration costs, traffic fatalities

HAROLD VICKREY

Obituaries

HAROLD VICKREY

Harold Vickrey died on April 3rd, from the effects of Alzehimer’s disease.

Harlem Globetrotters coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center Nov. 17

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Harlem Globetrotters coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center Nov. 17

Two shows to feature more interaction between fans, players

Puget Sound Fire call report

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Western Washington’s Thungc makes All-GNAC Preseason All-Conference Team

Sports

Western Washington’s Thungc makes All-GNAC Preseason All-Conference Team

Former Kentridge star shines on defense for the Vikings, a Division II power

Kool Odds, with Naka Ramirez up, darts to victory in the $61,200 Bank of America Emerald Downs Championship Challenge at Emerald Downs on Sunday. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

Sports

Kool Odds prevails in Bank of America Challenge

Gelding from Idaho goes gate to wire in 440-yard showdown

Survey: participation in high school sports registers first decline in 30 years

Sports

Survey: participation in high school sports registers first decline in 30 years

Football, basketball lead the slide in national numbers

Obituaries

Arthur Leroy Fluke Memorial Service

Arthur Leroy Fluke

Pickup truck strikes, kills pedestrian; Kent Police arrest driver for DUI

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Pickup truck strikes, kills pedestrian; Kent Police arrest driver for DUI

A driver of a pickup truck struck and killed a pedestrian late Friday night, Kent Police reported.

Stars welcome back Zisette for the new indoor season | MASL

Sports

Stars welcome back Zisette for the new indoor season | MASL

Sam Zisette has re-signed with the Kent-based Tacoma Stars.

Jersey Mike’s to pay $150K to state to resolve no-poach lawsuit

Business

Jersey Mike’s to pay $150K to state to resolve no-poach lawsuit

Chain has two locations in Kent; 41 in the state

Oktoberfest set for Sept. 14 at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park

Life

Oktoberfest set for Sept. 14 at Kent’s Lake Meridian Park

Kent Sunrise Rotary Club to host event as YMCA fundraiser

Kent’s South 212th Street bridge to close Aug. 24-25 for resurfacing

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Kent’s South 212th Street bridge to close Aug. 24-25 for resurfacing

Detours at Frager Road South and 59th Place South