File photo: A sign at a Cal Anderson Park reproductive rights protest on May 14, 2022, in Seattle.

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Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws

OLYMPIA — A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, Democratic Gov. Jay…

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Jurassic World Live Tour coming to Kent June 9-11

Seven shows over three days at ShoWare Center

Holy Spirit Church in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Holy Spirit Church

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Severe Weather Shelter in Kent to open Wednesday, Thursday nights

Low temperatures predicted to be 23 and 20 degrees

Sarah Wright eyes down her opponent at the Tacoma Dome. Photos by Ben Ray/The Reporter

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Wrestling: Kentwood’s Chase Baker takes crown, Kent-Meridian places top 10

Sarah Wright captures third place for the Conks.

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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 31 to Feb. 13

Incidents include multiple store robberies

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Renton man identified in Kent fatal shooting at apartment complex

No arrest yet in Feb. 11 killing

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to hit-and-run in Kent on SR 516

A driver struck a pedestrian, took the 18-year-old woman to a hospital and fled the scene

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Large pay increases proposed for Kent City Council, mayor

Part-time council pay would jump $18,828 (110%) per year and full-time mayor’s $29,856 (18%)

This is a 2021 screenshot that shows the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Interstate 5 in King County.

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House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward

Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025…

Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson rewards a lion dancer with a traditional red envelope during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Ryan Berry / The Herald

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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday

A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…

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Carson replaces retiring Morris as Kent-based Puget Sound Fire chief

Board appoints Assistant Chief Brian Carson to oversee agency with more than 450 employees

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Legislation helped employers save $2.5B in state unemployment insurance

Sen. Keiser, D-Des Moines, sponsored bills in 2021 and 2022 for savings over last 3 years

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Friends start scholarship fund in memory of Kent teacher Gail Gese

Donate on GoFundMe page for Cedar Heights Middle School teacher

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Kent Police to distribute steering lock devices for Kia, Hyundai owners

Events on Feb. 28, March 4 for Kent residents in effort to cut down on vehicle thefts

Michelle and Gregory Moore. COURTESY PHOTO, Moore family

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Next hearing in March for SeaTac girl charged with hit-and-run murder

Mitigation report submitted by defense; Maple Valley jogger Gregory Moore killed in July 2021

Kentridge sophomore Tia Schanbeck takes a three in the fourth quarter. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge girls take out Kentwood on the road

The Charger girls need one win to secure a spot in the state tournament

The city of Federal Way will continue to contact with the Kent city jail for up to five beds per day. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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City of Kent extends contract to house 5 Federal Way inmates per day

New contract for five years; Kent to receive $301,125 per year

CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds

A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.

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Two face charges after wild pursuit, carjacking in Kent, Des Moines

Update, details about Feb. 9 incident along Pacific Highway South