Parents file civil rights lawsuit against Kent Police in Joseph-McDade fatal shooting

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Parents file civil rights lawsuit against Kent Police in Joseph-McDade fatal shooting

Allege officers wrongfully killed 20-year-old man after vehicle pursuit in 2017

The Regional Homelessness Authority was created by agreement in December 2019. Pictured: King County Executive Dow Constantine shakes hands with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. Courtesy photo

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Regional homelessness authority takes first step amid COVID-19

The authority held its first meeting on Thursday.

Imagine Housing has nearly 640 households across its various properties. (Google Maps)

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Tenants demand more relief from Eastside low-income housing provider

During a virtual fundraiser, several tenants protested outside the house of CEO Villette Nolon.

Among the candidates for Washington state governor in 2020: (Top row, L-R): Omari Tahir Garrett, Winston Wilkes, Thor Amundson, Cameron Vessey, Martin ‘Iceman’ Wheeler, Ryan Ryals; (middle row L-R): Liz Hallock, Goodspaceguy, Gov. Jay Inslee, Don Rivers, Gene Hart; (bottom row L-R): Phil Fortunato, Tim Eyman, Alex Tsimerman, Cairo D’Almeida, Cregan Newhouse, Raul Garcia.

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GOP gubernatorial hopefuls aim to oust Inslee amid COVID-19

Former Bothell mayor Joshua Freed and initiative-pusher Tim Eyman could be the front-runners.

Nonprofit launches new online COVID-19 local resource hub for King County

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Nonprofit launches new online COVID-19 local resource hub for King County

Hub collects links for more than 300 local resources for people affected by virus.

Kent Police still searching for 3 men involved in home invasion, fatal shooting

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Kent Police still searching for 3 men involved in home invasion, fatal shooting

Home invasion May 12 on West Hill

Des Moines Police rescue ducklings from storm drain

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Des Moines Police rescue ducklings from storm drain

Mother duck appreciates effort

Auburn School District sets June 13 as graduation day

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Auburn School District sets June 13 as graduation day

Each high school will feature in-person commencements with social distancing

Ex-boyfriend charged for 2017 murder of Renton woman

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Ex-boyfriend charged for 2017 murder of Renton woman

Richard Nelson, 41, fatally shot 27-year-old Crystal Hawkins and then left her body outside St. Francis Hospital in…

Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol

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Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol

12 deaths in April across state

Puget Sound Fire call report

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

City of Kent to cut 37 jobs to help combat $15.7M budget shortfall

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City of Kent to cut 37 jobs to help combat $15.7M budget shortfall

Five police officer positions frozen with tax revenues falling

Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response

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Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response

Funds for operating costs, maintenance, disinfecting vehicles and keeping drivers safe

Donation drive set to support Kent Food Bank

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Donation drive set to support Kent Food Bank

Bring items May 30, June 27 to drop-off sites

Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis

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Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis

ED volumes across the state are falling, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t getting sick or hurt.

Food boxes to be given away to Kent School District families in need

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Food boxes to be given away to Kent School District families in need

Each Wednesday from May 27 through June 17

State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments

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State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments

Resumption of those practices depends on adequate protective equipment and patient screening.

COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair

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COVID-19 cancelled the King County Fair

The fair has an estimated $5 million impact on the local economy and accounts for a majority of…

A few people wear face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald

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King County directive to wear face coverings in effect May 18

Effort to help slow spread of COVID-19

Candidates file for Kent, Auburn congressional, legislative seats

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Candidates file for Kent, Auburn congressional, legislative seats

U.S., state representatives