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3 killed, 3 injured in shooting outside Des Moines bar | Update
Names of two victims released; suspects still at large
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Seattle Children’s Hospital identifies racial disparities in infections, security response
The healthcare provider did not respond to multiple requests for data used to identify disparities.
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Kent Police still searching for suspect in triple shooting
One killed, two injured in Sept. 19 dispute
Business
Starting wages at Dick’s Drive-In to be $19 per hour
Restaurant seeks more hires to fill out shifts
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Kent School Board picks Israel Vela as interim superintendent
Five candidates applied for job; board sticks with Vela
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Former Kent hotel becomes county’s primary COVID-19 isolation facility
Fewer housing options and increase in cases leads to more people staying in Kent
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Firefighters extinguish house fire on Kent’s West Hill
Nobody home when fire breaks out morning of Sept. 24
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Carpenters union strike on pause after “illegal picketing activity”
Union spokesperson claims wildcat protestors harrassed and threatened violence.
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King County’s unemployment rate lower than most of Washington
South King County has been slower to recover compared to North King County.
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Peter Rogoff to step down as Sound Transit CEO in 2022
Became CEO in 2016; search for replacement to begin
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Ban on single-use plastic bags in WA begins Oct. 1
Shoppers will have the choice to pay for a reusable plastic or recycled paper bag.
Sports
Emerald Downs to increase horse racing purses by 10% in 2022
Second consecutive year of 10% increase at Auburn track
Business
Katsu Burger opens new Kent location
The restaurant offers breaded hamburgers inspired by traditional Japanese comfort food.
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Federal Way mayor proposes adding 13 officers to police force
The department currently has 11 officer vacancies
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Housing and finance insiders call for subsidized housing families can own, instead of rent
Advocates say increasing homeownership will strengthen the community, build intergenerational wealth
Sports
Harlem Globetrotters to perform in Kent on Jan. 27 at ShoWare Center
Ticket prices range from $20 to $100
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Kent Police officers to receive 16% pay hike Oct. 1
Contract agreement reached early to make jobs more attractive
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No changes yet by King County prosecutors in charging SeaTac girl
Office has not received completed investigation materials in possible second hit-and-run case
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Semi crash causes delays on southbound I-5 in Tukwila
Gravel and other debris cover two lanes near I-405 exit on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 21