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Construction vs Cancer of Washington, a family festival, comes to Maple Valley

The American Cancer Society and construction industry present Construction vs Cancer of Washington, a family festival, on Sunday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 2… Continue reading

  • Sep 26, 2018
Uber to pay $2.2 million to its Washington drivers over 2016 data breach

Uber to pay $2.2 million to its Washington drivers over 2016 data breach

State Attorney General Ferguson announces settlement

  • Sep 26, 2018
Uber to pay $2.2 million to its Washington drivers over 2016 data breach
Locked up and poor

Locked up and poor

King County courts use money bail to incarcerate defendants before trial. Should the system be reformed?

Locked up and poor
BNSF railroad crossing arms stuck in down position throughout Kent

BNSF railroad crossing arms stuck in down position throughout Kent

Traffic delays late Tuesday afternoon

  • Sep 25, 2018
BNSF railroad crossing arms stuck in down position throughout Kent
Former Kentridge High basketball player among three new Kent Police officers

Former Kentridge High basketball player among three new Kent Police officers

Robinson earned Super Sub Award for Chargers in 2006

Former Kentridge High basketball player among three new Kent Police officers
Driver stops, speeds off twice before Kent officers catch him

Driver stops, speeds off twice before Kent officers catch him

Pursuit on East Hill streets

Driver stops, speeds off twice before Kent officers catch him
Kent’s Morrill Bank building one of 20 finalists in national competition for preservation dollars
Kent’s Morrill Bank building one of 20 finalists in national competition for preservation dollars
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Sep 24, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
Take online survey about city of Kent parks

Take online survey about city of Kent parks

Staff seeks feedback about how to improve parks

  • Sep 22, 2018
Take online survey about city of Kent parks
A Kent pioneer calls it a career

A Kent pioneer calls it a career

Dr. Sue Hollinsworth, the city’s first female dentist, is retiring after 40 years of practice

A Kent pioneer calls it a career
Kent, Sound Transit dispute bus plan at new Sounder garage

Kent, Sound Transit dispute bus plan at new Sounder garage

City staff claims street cannot handle Metro bus traffic

Kent, Sound Transit dispute bus plan at new Sounder garage
Kent’s ShoWare Center first in line to get funds from county lodging tax

Kent’s ShoWare Center first in line to get funds from county lodging tax

If revenues high enough, arena to get $200,000 per year

Kent’s ShoWare Center first in line to get funds from county lodging tax
‘Telling Our Stories Art, Social Justice & Superheroes’ coming to Daniel Elementary

‘Telling Our Stories Art, Social Justice & Superheroes’ coming to Daniel Elementary

Daniel Elementary School hosts Diversity Appreciation Night on Thursday, Sept. 27, featuring “Telling Our Stories Art, Social Justice and Superheroes.” The program begins at 6:30… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2018
‘Telling Our Stories Art, Social Justice & Superheroes’ coming to Daniel Elementary
Morris suspends his King County prosecuting attorney race due to medical reasons

Morris suspends his King County prosecuting attorney race due to medical reasons

Only challenger against Prosecuting Attorney Satterberg

Morris suspends his King County prosecuting attorney race due to medical reasons

South King County candidates forum to feature community stories, issues

Washington CAN (Community Action Network) is partnering with community organizations to host a South King County candidate forum on Wednesday, Sept. 26, for candidates running… Continue reading

  • Sep 21, 2018
Kent City Councilman Thomas continues fight against diabetes

Kent City Councilman Thomas continues fight against diabetes

Returns to council for two straight meetings after long absence

Kent City Councilman Thomas continues fight against diabetes
State Patrol bust nine in prostitution sting at Federal Way I-5 rest area

State Patrol bust nine in prostitution sting at Federal Way I-5 rest area

Rest stop just south of Wild Waves near South 369th Street

State Patrol bust nine in prostitution sting at Federal Way I-5 rest area
Area firefighters responded and extinguished a three-alarm fire that damaged a welding and fabrication shop in Kent early Thursday morning. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority

Overnight fire damages commercial welding shop in Kent

No injuries to firefighters or residents; a second business also involved

  • Sep 21, 2018
Area firefighters responded and extinguished a three-alarm fire that damaged a welding and fabrication shop in Kent early Thursday morning. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Democratic incumbent Rep. Adam Smith of Washington’s 9th Congressional District (right) and challenger Sarah Smith discuss the issues facing the district during a forum the Mirror hosted on Sept. 19. Andy Hobbs/staff photo

Smith vs. Smith: Two Democrats clash in 9th Congressional District forum

Democratic socialist Sarah Smith seeks ‘bold new progressive vision’ in bid to replace incumbent Adam Smith.

Democratic incumbent Rep. Adam Smith of Washington’s 9th Congressional District (right) and challenger Sarah Smith discuss the issues facing the district during a forum the Mirror hosted on Sept. 19. Andy Hobbs/staff photo
Kent Police arrest 75 during summer emphasis patrols against street racers

Kent Police arrest 75 during summer emphasis patrols against street racers

Assistant chief says ‘We definitely put a dent in illegal street racing’

Kent Police arrest 75 during summer emphasis patrols against street racers