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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…

King County Elections Director Julie Wise. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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King County Elections reviews election mail found in Renton

King County Elections Director Julie Wise called a social media post by the Washington State Republican Party leader…

Garbage piles up in 2025 from an encampment in the McSorley Creek area on Kent’s West Hill. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Large encampment garbage cleanups in Kent a regular task

In what has become a regular expense for six consecutive years, the Kent City Council recently approved a…

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Dept. of Justice is investigating University of Washington

The Trump administration is investigating the University of Washington over concerns about its handling of antisemitism in light…

The new diverging diamond interchange on State Route 18 in Snoqualmie. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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SR 18 closures coming as I-90 interchange project nears completion

After many years, the interchange improvement at State Route 18 and Interstate 90 is coming to a close,…

Andy Song. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Song resigns from Kent School Board because he’s moving out of town

Andy Song has resigned from the Kent School Board because he is moving out of town after finding…

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Southbound I-405 closes this weekend near Renton

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton.

A screenshot from the video Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh posted with ballots he says were handed off to him by a concerned citizen who found them next to a dumpster in Renton. (Video screenshot via Facebook)

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WA GOP leader says he has box of ballots found next to a Renton dumpster

King County election officials want to know how a box of ballots wound up next to a dumpster…

Federal Way High School. Courtesy photo.

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Federal Way High student charged after alleged school shooting plan

A Federal Way High School student has been charged with felony harassment after he allegedly threatened to shoot…