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Puget Sound Fire call report

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Sound Transit breaks ground on Federal Way Link Extension

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Sound Transit breaks ground on Federal Way Link Extension

The $3.1 billion project includes three new stations near Kent/Des Moines, South 272nd Street and the Federal Way…

Kent’s Das helps launch Opportunity PAC to get Black women elected

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Kent’s Das helps launch Opportunity PAC to get Black women elected

Group supports state House, Senate candidates

Extra $600 in federal benefit for unemployed workers set to end July 25

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Extra $600 in federal benefit for unemployed workers set to end July 25

Payment is on top of base weekly state benefit amount

Sullivan faces three challengers in District 47 House race

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Sullivan faces three challengers in District 47 House race

Ballots to be mailed for Aug. 4 primary election

Four injured in Kent when stolen Honda collides with another vehicle

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Four injured in Kent when stolen Honda collides with another vehicle

Incident began with short police pursuit along 132nd Avenue Southeast

Male shot, injured near Kent Memorial Park

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Male shot, injured near Kent Memorial Park

Third shooting in five days in Kent; no arrests made

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Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28

A spike in cases could cause hospitalizations and deaths to rise soon.

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No suspects yet in West Seattle suitcase homicides

Families grieve deaths of Jessica Lewis of Federal Way and Austin Wenner of Kent.

City of Kent begins 2021-2022 budget process with uncertain revenue picture

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City of Kent begins 2021-2022 budget process with uncertain revenue picture

Actual amount of sales tax losses remains to be determined

Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

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Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

Voters could be asked to decide in November.

Six injured in Kent shooting on West Hill

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Six injured in Kent shooting on West Hill

Five transported to Harborview Medical Center; three in serious condition, two satisfactory

The Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady Way in Renton is being used as temporary site to relocate individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo.

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Renton battles King County over temporary shelter at Red Lion Hotel

County officials believe emergency health order will supersede city’s move.

Federal Way teacher pleads not guilty to child rape charges

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Federal Way teacher pleads not guilty to child rape charges

A Tacoma man pleaded not guilty to three charges of second-degree child rape for reportedly having sexual intercourse…

Kent School District task force examines hybrid learning model in fall

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Kent School District task force examines hybrid learning model in fall

Students won’t return full-time to buildings; final plan still to be determined

Two men shot, injured in parking lot near Kent hookah bar | Update

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Two men shot, injured in parking lot near Kent hookah bar | Update

Kent, SeaTac men hit by gunshots; police looking for suspect information

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Mountain View Fire and Rescue seeks levy on Aug. 4 primary ballot

Service area includes unincorporated King County near the cities of Auburn, Enumclaw and Kent.

A train route that would shuttle people between Eastern and Western Washington could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland. Photo courtesy RobertStafford/Pixabay.com

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State receives King County to Spokane rail study

It would take about eight and a half hours to reach the Inland Empire from Puget Sound.

The Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady Way in Renton is being used as temporary site to relocate individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo.

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Renton finds code violation, issues Aug. 9 removal of Red Lion Hotel temporary shelter

County officials believe emergency health order will supersede city’s move.

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Supreme Court says state can punish WA faithless electors

Justices: Presidential electors, including Everett man, must keep pledge to back popular vote winner