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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns of scam calls

Caller demands money to drop criminal cases

State Rep. Brad Klippert, R-Kennewick. (Washington State Legislative Support Services) 2015

News

New proposal might help Washington get a Republican governor

An electoral college system, rather than a popular vote, could give more power to rural counties.

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Business

Sound Publishing offers grants to local businesses

Sound Publishing has launched a local business stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic…

University of Montana senior Haley VonGoedert is preparing for a student teaching experience in the remote fishing village of Newhalen, Alaska. VonGoedert paired an elementary education major with wilderness and civilization studies. COURTESY PHOTO, University of Montana

Life

Into the Wild: Covington woman to depart for remote Alaskan teaching experience

University of Montana student graduated from Kent-Meridian High

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Kent Police Blotter: Dec. 4-16

Assault, stolen vehicles, shootings, naked woman among incidents

Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County

Northwest

What we know about COVID-19 vaccines| Public Health – Seattle & King County

A conversation with Dr. Jeff Duchin

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Kim Schrier/File Photo

News

Schrier selected to serve on House Energy and Commerce Committee

Congresswoman represents 8th District

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Business

Bezos pledges an additional $25 million to support COVID-19 relief efforts

In matching funds to help All In WA campaign assist Washingtonians

The first of 152 new light rail vehicles arrived in June 2019 at Sound Transit’s Operations and Maintenance Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Northwest

Sound Transit testing new light rail vehicles

Trains will run weekends and late night weekdays and will not board passengers

A rendering of the Kent Des Moines light rail station scheduled to open in 2024. The station will be elevated near a new South 236th Street between 30th Avenue South and Pacific Highway South. COURTESY GRAPHIC, Sound Transit

Northwest

Adoption of 2021 budget moves current light rail expansions ahead full steam

Construction is on track to extend Link light rail from 22 to 62 miles by 2024

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Kent’s Shop with a Cop event helps 35 children

Seventh annual event at Target with Kent Police

Don Minnick | Obituary

Obituaries

Don Minnick | Obituary

Don Minnick | Obituary

William "Bill" Daniels | Obituary

Obituaries

William “Bill” Daniels | Obituary

William “Bill” Daniels | Obituary

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph donates blood Dec. 18 at a Bloodworks Northwest pop-up center at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent Mayor Ralph donates blood for first time

Part of Washington and Oregon Blood Donor Day

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News

Auburn Police shoot, kill a fugitive who pointed a gun at them

Shot shortly after foot chase started

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Sound Transit Board expands low-income fares

To launch pilot project changing fare inspection practices

Tim Eyman. File photo

News

Eyman: I may never qualify another ballot measure again

The anti-tax activist, accused of campaign violations, testified one last time in his bench trial.

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Northwest

Workers call for state leaders to maintain indoor dining restrictions

Letter asks for workplace safety, direct financial relief to workers

Courtesy of Gov. Inslee’s office

News

Inslee announces new guidelines for schools and in-person learning

Staff reports