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What should Sound Transit name Federal Way’s light rail station?

Public input wanted on two name possibilities.

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Tulalip council members and tribal members watch as Governor Jay Inslee signs bill HB 1571 into law at the Tulalip Resort on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s a start.

Tulalip council members and tribal members watch as Governor Jay Inslee signs bill HB 1571 into law at the Tulalip Resort on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Cmdr. Adams of the Auburn Police Department demonstrates how to use the body-worn cameras. Screenshot courtesy of APD Twitter video

Auburn Police body camera program goes into effect

The Auburn City Council initially approved the program last summer.

Cmdr. Adams of the Auburn Police Department demonstrates how to use the body-worn cameras. Screenshot courtesy of APD Twitter video
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Renton man charged federally for huge stash of drugs, guns

Local, federal authorities reportedly seize 25 guns as well as fentanyl, heroin, meth and cocaine.

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Cannabis stakeholders want cash out of the equation amid rash of robberies

State regulators say action from Congress is required for cannabis industry to use credit cards.

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Political leaders gather Monday, March 28 at Sea-Tac Airport where $3.5 million worth of medical aid supplies will head to Ukraine. COURTESY PHOTO, Port of Seattle

$3.5 million in donated emergency supplies headed to Ukraine

Cargo flight from Sea-Tac Airport

  • Mar 29, 2022
Political leaders gather Monday, March 28 at Sea-Tac Airport where $3.5 million worth of medical aid supplies will head to Ukraine. COURTESY PHOTO, Port of Seattle
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Kreidler extends orders on COVID-19 testing, surprise billing

State insurance commissioner says health insurers must waive copays, deductibles

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Breaking down Washington police reform from this year and last

Terry stops, less-lethal firearms and vehicle pursuits addressed by Legislature

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New law targets active shooter lockdown drills in Washington schools

By Brooklynn Hillemann, WNPA News Service

  • Mar 22, 2022
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This October 2021 photo provided by Pfizer shows kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.

‘ForWArd’ plan details how state will ‘coexist’ with COVID

Moving away from mandates, officials say the next phase in Washington’s response is about “empowering” residents to keep safe.

This October 2021 photo provided by Pfizer shows kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.
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A testy final night of legislating brought 2 big surprises

Here’s what’s happening after adjournment of the 2022 session of the Washington Legislature.

  • Mar 16, 2022
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
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School zone speed cameras are coming to Auburn

The goal of the program is to increase public safety, city officials said.

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King County wants your opinion on new firework enforcement rules | King County

Your comments will be accepted through April 10.

  • Mar 16, 2022
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Website aids Ukrainians; criminal justice reform under scrutiny | King County Local Dive

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

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Leandra Craft announces run for 30th District State Representative

Craft is a King County senior deputy prosecuting attorney and former Federal Way City Council member.

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Avi Schiffmann, left, and Marco Burstein at Harvard University. Courtesy photo

Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter

Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.

Avi Schiffmann, left, and Marco Burstein at Harvard University. Courtesy photo
Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said Valeriy Goloborodko.

Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
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Seven South County fire agencies offer joint hiring process

Applicants can apply online once for all seven departments

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Federal Way raises Ukrainian flag in solidarity

Community member Vitaliy Piekhotin spoke at the flag raising, attended by about 100 people on Feb. 25.

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