COURTESY PHOTO, Bloodworks Northwest

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Bloodworks Northwest, car dealer team up to address urgent winter blood shortages

Donate blood, save lives, and win a new car

In November 2019, Washington voters approved Initiative 976, which calls for $30 car tabs. Sound Publishing file photo

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Republicans try to guarantee $30 car tabs amid court hangup

Lawmakers sponsor companion bills in the House and Senate.

Bruggen-Cate chosen as T-Birds new team captain

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Bruggen-Cate chosen as T-Birds new team captain

Replaces traded Wedman

Kent Mayor Ralph named new president of Sound Cities Association

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Kent Mayor Ralph named new president of Sound Cities Association

Served as vice president in 2019

State Senate passes bill banning single-use plastic bags

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State Senate passes bill banning single-use plastic bags

Measure sponsored by Kent’s Das now goes to House

Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Office of the Governor)

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Gov. Inslee delivers State of the State Address

By Leona Vaughn, WNPA News Service

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, was sworn in Jan. 13, 2020, as Speaker of the House. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

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Jinkins sworn in as WA’s first female Speaker of the House

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, is applauded by her colleagues as she becomes the first woman in Washington State…

MARILYN BADEN SODERSTROM

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MARILYN BADEN SODERSTROM

Marilyn Baden Soderstrom, age 80, went to join her parents and sister in heaven on January 2, 2020…

Lake Tapps woman dies in I-5 crash near Kent | Update

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Lake Tapps woman dies in I-5 crash near Kent | Update

Driver identified in wreck near South 272nd Street in Federal Way

BECU Foundation offers scholarship opportunities

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BECU Foundation offers scholarship opportunities

The BECU Foundation is recognizing and awarding $2,500 scholarships to full-time high school seniors and undergraduates currently enrolled…

Kent schools close again on Tuesday due to inclement weather

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Kent schools close again on Tuesday due to inclement weather

More snow could hit Wednesday evening

LEE BAERNY

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LEE BAERNY

Lee passed away on January 2, 2020 peacefully, at his home in Wesley Lea Hill in Auburn, from…

Three T-Birds make NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings

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Three T-Birds make NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings

Kubicek, Bauer and Lyda

Puget Sound Fire call report

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Cider & Ale Trail set for downtown Kent

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Cider & Ale Trail set for downtown Kent

March 20; tickets $25

Kent schools close Monday due to inclement weather

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Kent schools close Monday due to inclement weather

City cancels recreational programs

Jinkins takes over as Speaker of the House in Olympia

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Jinkins takes over as Speaker of the House in Olympia

Tacoma representative sworn in on Legislature’s first day

Stars return home to top Turlock, 7-4

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Stars return home to top Turlock, 7-4

The Tacoma Stars returned home to the accesso ShoWare Center following a six-game road stretch and handled the…

Thunderbirds toss ’Tips

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Thunderbirds toss ’Tips

Roulette scores Teddy Bear Toss goal in 4-3 win over Everett; season-best 6,160 fill ShoWare

Highline College Health and Life Sciences Building opens in January

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Highline College Health and Life Sciences Building opens in January

All invited to grand opening ceremony Friday, Jan. 31