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KCLS Music & Technology Festival previews new directions in libraries and digital content

By Stephen A. Smith/Interim KCLS director

Opinion

Understanding and supporting a loved one struggling with substance use | GUEST OP

By Milena Stott, LICSW, CDP/For the Reporter

Seattle Stakes tests 3-year-old fillies | Emerald Downs

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Seattle Stakes tests 3-year-old fillies | Emerald Downs

It’s stakes time at Emerald Downs.

Police arrest six people for running prostitution ring

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Police arrest six people for running prostitution ring

Law enforcement officers arrested six people for running an prostitution ring that operated out of hotels or apartments…

Ride the Sounder train to Sounders, Mariners games this weekend

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Ride the Sounder train to Sounders, Mariners games this weekend

Sports fans can skip traffic coming into Seattle this weekend by riding Sound Transit’s Sounder event trains to…

Shrinking inventory puts stranglehold on regional home sales

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Shrinking inventory puts stranglehold on regional home sales

Frustrating is how brokers are summarizing the mood of buyers, brokers - and industry professionals - during the…

Constantine calls House’s Affordable Care Act repeal bad policy

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Constantine calls House’s Affordable Care Act repeal bad policy

King County Executive Dow Constantine says the vote Thursday by Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives to…

Ford kicks off annual peanut butter drive

Business

Ford kicks off annual peanut butter drive

Northwest Ford dealers are teaming up with Ford Motor Company Fund to collect jars of peanut butter from…

10 in 10 Challenge: Highline College alumni initiative asks former students to help current ones

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10 in 10 Challenge: Highline College alumni initiative asks former students to help current ones

A recent text-to-donate push brought in $610 during a 10-day span, bringing Highline College’s Alumni Relations program closer…

Business

Torklift hosts job fair on May 19

Torklift is hosting a job fair for multiple positions for hire at each of their locations in Sumner…

KentHOPE spring brunch raises $17,000

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KentHOPE spring brunch raises $17,000

A spring brunch raised approximately $17,000 toward continuing operations and programs at KentHOPE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to…

News

Kent Police to host upcoming community awareness meeting

The Kent Police Department invites the public to a community meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at…

Thunderbirds’ Bear named WHL Defenseman of the Year

Sports

Thunderbirds’ Bear named WHL Defenseman of the Year

Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Ethan Bear has been named the WHL Defenseman of the Year, the league announced Wednesday…

Kent-area community calendar | May 3

Life

Kent-area community calendar | May 3

Events

Main street businesses better supported under Senate-approved bill

Business

Main street businesses better supported under Senate-approved bill

Community organizations working to revitalize main street businesses could receive more donations under legislation co-sponsored by Sen. Joe…

WHL championship series to be televised

Sports

WHL championship series to be televised

Thunderbirds-Pats matchup opens Friday in Regina

Lawmakers play Trump card on failure to disclose taxes | The Petri Dish

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Lawmakers play Trump card on failure to disclose taxes | The Petri Dish

Some Democratic lawmakers want to know if they can legally keep President Donald Trump’s name off the ballot…

MARY L. ASHLEY

Obituaries

MARY L. ASHLEY

Mary L. Ashley born December 16, 1957 in Aberdeen, WA passed away on April 11, 2017.

Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with former Gov. Mike Lowry. Courtesy Photo, Washington Office of the Governor

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Former Gov. Mike Lowry dies at age 78

Former Washington Gov. Mike Lowry, 78, who also served as a King County Council member, died on Monday…

State Fair welcomes comedian Marlon Wayans on Sept. 23

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State Fair welcomes comedian Marlon Wayans on Sept. 23

Pre-sale tickets available Wednesday