A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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Audit reveals $45M deficit at King County Regional Homelessness Authority

An approximate $45 million shortage and an unreconciled receivables account of $8 million has county officials worried about…

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Man shot, injured in Kent during home invasion

A Kent resident shot and injured a man during a reported home invasion robbery attempt just before 3…

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Man receives 27-year sentence for King County carjacking spree

A 25-year-old Seattle man received a 27-year prison sentence for a violent carjacking spree in 2022 that stretched…

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Candidates wanted for Kent School Board vacant position

The Kent School District is seeking candidates to replace Andy Song on the Kent School Board.

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I-405 closures April 27-May 2

I-405 will see nightly closures this week as construction on the express toll lanes continues.

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Man, 56, dies in crash during Kent Police pursuit | Update with ID

A 56-year-old Seattle man was killed when he lost control of his vehicle and smashed into a utility…

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SR 18 lane closures coming April 27

All lanes of eastbound State Route 18 will close from 10 p.m. Monday, April 27, to 4 a.m.…

Neon signs from massage businesses in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex

The city is considering an ordinance to curb prostitution at dozens of establishments.

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Kent man suffers multiple gunshot wounds in East Hill shooting

A 26-year-old Kent man suffered multiple gunshot wounds during a shooting at about 11:42 a.m. Friday, April 24…

Prosecutor Elaine Lee showing a photo of Hazrat Ali Rohani. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Trial begins for man who shot Kent-Meridian student

The prosecution argues that he escalated the situation, while his defense claims his actions were lawful use of…

A light rail train runs along the Federal Way Extension route. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Federal Way urges Sound Transit to extend light rail to Tacoma

The Federal Way City Council voted April 21 to join the Tacoma City Council and other local leadership…

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City of Kent strikes out on most state funding requests

It was a “tough year” for the city of Kent and its request during the recent legislative session…

Left to right: The suspects pulling out cash cassettes and a suspect tampering with an ATM. Courtesy photos.

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Ten-year sentence for man in ATM robbery scheme

The man, along with his co-defendant, would disable ATMs and then rob technicians.

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Two areas are being studied for potential annexation, labeled here as Lakeland North and Lakeland South.

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Federal Way looks to annex Lakeland North and Lakeland South

King County is encouraging annexation of all unincorporated areas.

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King County Council demands assessor resign over stalking charges

The King County Council is calling for the resignation of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson after he…

U.S. District Courthouse in Tacoma at the former train station. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Kent man faces food stamp fraud charges of $600,000

A 64-year-old Kent man pleaded not guilty to charges in an alleged food stamp fraud scheme that resulted…

Plants and trees will be in full bloom soon following the official opening of the new Black Panther Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Park dedicated to Black Panther Party opens in Skyway

Black Panther Party Seattle chapter co-founders Aaron and Elmer Dixon were in attendance at the April 19 ribbon…

The plane that emergency landed. Courtesy photo.

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Plane makes emergency landing in Auburn at construction site

The pilot suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while the passenger was not injured.

The intersection of South 277th Street and 86th Avenue South in Auburn. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Auburn Reporter

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Woman hit by vehicle in Auburn dies from injuries

Speed or alcohol was not a factor, and the driver will probably not face charges.

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Kent woman, 23, injured in Highway 167 crash near South 208th Street

A 23-year-old Kent woman is in satisfactory condition after her vehicle, reportedly traveling at a high rate of…