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New lanes on Highway 18 | Shiers

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Northwest

Health board decides against COVID vaccine requirement for students

The state Board of Health wants to see more data for younger children.

Girder tie-in from the Angle Lake Station to the Federal Way Link Extension. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Federal Way light rail construction connects to existing line

The 7.8-mile light rail extension scheduled to open in 2024

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Spring Break in King County | Shiers

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Clair Marie (Chenier) Smith | Obituary

Obituaries

Clair Marie (Chenier) Smith | Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Clair Marie (Chenier) Smith on March…

V. Paulene "Polly" Bigelow | Obituary

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V. Paulene “Polly” Bigelow | Obituary

V. Paulene “Polly” Bigelow died peacefully at home on March 10, 2022 in Kent, Washington at the age…

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How about that landfill? | Shiers

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Mary Matilda Heldt | Obituary

Obituaries

Mary Matilda Heldt | Obituary

Mary Matilda Heldt, 90, of Kent, WA, passed away at home in her sleep on March 4, 2022.…

Charles Edward Vail | Obituary

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Charles Edward Vail | Obituary

Charles Edward Vail was born on December 17, 1935, and transitioned into eternal rest February 2, 2022.

Kim E. Teller | Obituary

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Kim E. Teller | Obituary

March 28, 1952 – November 12, 2021

Evelyn DeVere Monson | Obituary

Obituaries

Evelyn DeVere Monson | Obituary

Evelyn DeVere Monson was born in Cle Elum, WA on April 12, 1930. She was the 12th child…

Kent Police Sgt. Eric Tung poses with a couple of children during a 2021 National Night Out event. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent Police recruiting sergeant seeks public’s help to find candidates

Sgt. Eric Tung writes article to boost short-staffed department’s number of officers

Crews work on the elevated guideway for the Federal Way Link light rail extension from SeaTac through Kent to the Federal Way Transit Center. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Biden’s 2023 budget would accelerate $516M in funding to Sound Transit

Earlier fulfillment of Lynnwood, Federal Way light rail grants would reduce borrowing costs by $40M

Political leaders gather Monday, March 28 at Sea-Tac Airport where $3.5 million worth of medical aid supplies will head to Ukraine. COURTESY PHOTO, Port of Seattle

Northwest

$3.5 million in donated emergency supplies headed to Ukraine

Cargo flight from Sea-Tac Airport

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Opinion

Pot shop robberies | Shiers

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Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. He can be contacted at thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

A few thoughts on Russia wanting Alaska back | Brunell

Return Alaska to Russia?

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson (left) speaks with Paul Kramer at the signing of bills aimed at reducing gun violence Wednesday in Olympia. Kramer’s son Will was injured in a 2016 mass shooting in Mukilteo that left three people dead. (Washington State Attorney General)

News

Law signed banning sales of large capacity ammo magazines

Emotions swelled as Gov. Inslee signed a measure that limits capacity to 10 rounds. The new law takes…

Lake Washington High School. Courtesy photo

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New law targets active shooter lockdown drills in Washington schools

By Brooklynn Hillemann, WNPA News Service

King County Local Dive

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Restorative justice; police reform in WA; Snoqualmie Tribe petitions U.S. Supreme Court | King County Local Dive

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

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School zone cameras in South King County | Shiers

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