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State still sifting through thousands of unemployment claims

The recent Lost Wages Assistance program pumped an extra $625 million to Washington’s unemployed.

Supplies is prepped and ready for pick-up at Lakeland Elementary on Sept. 3, to help families adjust to remote learning. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Online learning to continue through December for Federal Way Public Schools

Federal Way’s COVID-19 rates are too high to return to classrooms yet, superintendent says.

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State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs

Investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in WA can’t disconnect customers through April.

Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee (left) and Republican challenger Loren Culp during Wednesday's debate. (TVW) 20201007

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Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate

In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.

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Kent City Council postpones vote on race and equity resolution

Four members want further revisions after hearing from residents opposed to measure

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City of Kent imposes sales tax hike to pay for affordable housing

Council approves ordinance to keep funds locally rather than part of King County plan

Gov. Jay Inslee during his Oct. 6 news conference. (Screenshot)

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Gov. Inslee loosens rules for bars, libraries and movie theaters

New rules come as coronavirus cases are on the rise statewide.

Jay Inslee (left) and Loren Culp

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Inslee, Culp will meet in only televised debate Wednesday

The two candidates will answer questions for an hour but they will not be on stage together.

Cecil Lacy Jr. (Family photo)

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Court: New trial in case of man who told police ‘Can’t breathe’

Cecil Lacy Jr. of Tulalip died in 2015 while in police custody.

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Comcast partners with state to offer free internet to low-income Kent students

As many as 4,750 households eligible for program to help with online learning

A Sept. 10 satellite image shows smoke from U.S. wildfires blanketing the majority of the West Coast. (European Space Agency)

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University of Washington professors talk climate change, U.S.-China relations

Downside for climate policy supporters is it can risk alienating moderate or right-leaning voters.

Protesters hold signs advocating a veto on Senate Bill 5395 earlier this year. WNPA News Service

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Sex education in schools: What Referendum 90 is and what it isn’t

Washington voters will decide fate of controversial bill in the Nov. 3 general election.

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Girl, 12, dies after being pinned between two vehicles in Kent

Collision on Saturday in Panther Lake area

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Media day at OMF to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle June 19, 2019.

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Sound Transit hopes for more federal transit funding to offset COVID-19 losses

House approves HEROES Act; Senate, White House not on board yet

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Kent superintendent Watts releases update about 2020-2021 school year

‘I do want to be clear that no date for hybrid learning has been set at this time’

Federal Way native spreads winning smile with winning style

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Federal Way native spreads winning smile with winning style

Hoan Do is featured on five Lay’s chip flavors.

The Goddard School to open Kent location in 2021

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The Goddard School to open Kent location in 2021

Early childhood education facility on the rise on East Hill

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Fourth and Willis intersection to close Oct. 3-5 in Kent | Reminder

Paving of new roundabout

Sounder parking garage in Kent back on the table for now

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Sounder parking garage in Kent back on the table for now

Board moves project forward but uncertainity remains about construction