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Adam Smith vs. Doug Basler: U.S. Congressional District 9 race

In the Congressional District 9 race for United States Representative, incumbent Adam Smith will take on Doug Basler…

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Kent Police sergeant awarded international ‘40 Under 40’ honor

Sgt. Eric Tung has served with the Kent Police Department for 15 years.

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Boyce, Kauffman invited to debate before general election

Kauffman has declined the debate, citing traveling conflicts, while Boyce is expected to attend.

This letter from the ACLU appeared in the Federal Way Mirror and other newspapers in King County this month. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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ACLU responds to South Sound mayors on public safety

An array of community organizations, service providers and public defender associations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),…

A homeless camp prior to crews cleaned it up in Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent City Council unanimously passes public camping ban

The change allows for the immediate removal of encampments instead of providing a 48 hour notice.

On the first day of the PNW True Crime Fest, guests could join in on a self-defense classes, which included fake knives and other weapons. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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PNW True Crime Fest in Auburn rallies a spooky, thoughtful community

The convention welcomed true crime and horror-adjacent folks who relish in morbid stories and cautionary tales.

Kristine and Ken Forester search for pumpkins with their kids Elise, 3, and Cameron, 18 months.

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On the hunt for the perfect pumpkin at Carpinito Brothers Farm

The pumpkin patch and corn maze are open daily from 9 a.m. to dusk in Kent.

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Students and faculty in a row boat along the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.

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Students from 3 colleges ‘follow the supply chain’ to Vietnam

Short-term study abroad program provides “life-changing” opportunity

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Toddler takes meth; car crashes into school; jury sides with police | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

A map of various Land Conservation Initiative projects in King County. Dark blue spots represent natural lands; light blue, rivers; green, forests; pink, urban green space; purple, regional trails; and yellow, farmland. Map courtesy King County

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Two King County proposals up for a vote in Nov. general election

One will switch some odd-year elections to even years; another is a conservation levy lid lift.

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Kent man faces endangerment charge after child overdoses

The 13-month-old child was taken to the hospital and in stable condition after being given Narcan, charging documents…

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Seahawks partner with Virginia Mason to promote early cancer screenings

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to host lung and breast cancer screenings.

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From left: Assistant Editor Olivia Sullivan, Federal Way Mirror Sales Manager Cindy Ducich, Advertising Director Carol Greiling and Reporter Steve Hunter hold their General Excellence awards at the WNPA conference on Oct. 8.

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Kent Reporter newspaper earns General Excellence, individual awards at WNPA

The Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) Better Newspaper contest awards were held in Bellingham on Oct. 8.

Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts

If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.

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Kent man charged with stabbing wife to death in their bedroom

Reportedly used scissors after couple had gone to bed

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Man dies from rock to the head; husband kills wife; city targets anti-drug zones | King County Local Dive

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Michelle and Gregory Moore. Gregory Moore was killed by a hit-and-run driver in July 2021 in Maple Valley. COURTESY PHOTO, Moore family

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Murder trial date may be near for SeaTac teen in hit-and-run case

Judge to oversee management of case that has gone on for more than a year

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Endorsement causes conflict in Boyce-Kauffman Senate race

Boyce denies Kauffman claim that he shares values with ‘an extremist organization’

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Kent Police arrest man for allegedly killing his wife

Husband, 52, reportedly stabbed his wife, 48, inside their East Hill home

Moderator Pat Hanis (left) asked the six candidates — (from left to right) Bill Boyce, Claudia Kauffman, Debra Entenman, Kyle Lyebyedyev, Shukri Olow and Chris Stearns — hot topic questions on voters’ minds during a Oct. 3 forum at Real Life Church in Covington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Six 47th Legislative District candidates discuss key issues

Boyce, Kauffman, Entenman, Lyebyedyev, Olow and Stearns participate in Covington event