Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

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Series of I-5 carjackings linked to white SUV

Two incidents in Federal Way, one in Fife

Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…

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FD Cares program celebrates 10th year in Kent of helping residents

911 calls from one woman dropped from 75 to 1 after units staffed with nurse, social worker responded

Hundreds of hospital workers and supporters took to Talbot and Carr during the informational picket Sept. 11. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Valley Medical workers picket for higher wages, sick leave | Photos

According to SEIU, the current sick leave system at Valley Medical Center is not efficient enough for many…

Inside the SCORE jail. File photo

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Investigation of woman’s death at SCORE jail complete

Makena Buckland died from “anoxic brain injury in the setting of repeated resuscitation performed due to aspiration pneumonia…

An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo
An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo

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Commerce invests $37 million in clean energy projects in South King County and state

Nearly $3 million will go toward projects in Kent and Renton.

The helicopter unit of the King County Sheriff’s Office is referred to as Guardian 1. Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office.

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Dog thief arrested after helicopter pursuit

Kent police arrest Renton man in incident.

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Celebration of life set for Kent volunteer Michelle McDowell | 1956-2024

2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at Kent Senior Center

Workers stand outside of the Renton Boeing plant on the first day of the strike. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Boeing Machinists union agrees to strike

Members of the IAM District 751 voted by a 96% margin to walk off the job.

The suspect being arrested caught by the WSP surveillance aircraft. Screenshot from WSP Youtube.

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Suspected drunk driver hits man on SR 18, gets caught by air surveillance

See the video of troopers tracking and capturing the suspect.

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Kent School District Superintendent Vela gets 2-year contract extension

School Board approves contract after confrontational six-hour meeting; pay remains highest in area

Corniche Washington is in the middle, wearing a blue shirt between his counsel, while prosecutor Jacqueline Lawrence speaks to an officer who responded to the scene. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way man stands trial for 2021 murder at Kent bus stop

Corniche Washington’s defense team says he acted in self-defense.

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug.26 to Sept. 9

Incidents include robberies, carjackings, gunshot wounds

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Kent murder sentencing delayed after inmate refuses transfer to court

Judge grants reasonable force order prior to next sentencing hearing in 2022 apartment killing

The Muckleshoot Casino. (File photo)

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Man and woman charged with robbery at the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn

Duo ambushed a man in the parking garage to rob him of his winnings, according to charging documents.

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Group to submit signatures to change Kent City Council elections

Voters would decide whether members should represent districts rather than at-large positions

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Mother of man fatally shot in Kent starts fundraiser for funeral

Christian Moshofsky, 33, died in shooting with police Aug. 28 at Madison Plaza Apartments

Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th St. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Juvenile found at Kentridge High reportedly didn’t commit carjacking

Victim didn’t identify juvenile as the person who took his vehicle at gunpoint

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Kent Police searching for juveniles in Aug. 22 beating death | Update

Man, 56, identified; 3 or 4 juveniles reportedly attacked bicyclist who died Sept. 8 from injuries