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Homeless encampment at the Green River.

Homelessness still rising in Washington, state data shows

Homelessness is still on the rise in Washington, but data collected by the state Department of Commerce shows that the growth rate across much of… Continue reading

  • Aug 28, 2025
  • By Emily Fitzgerald Washington State Standard
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Homeless encampment at the Green River.
All 7 panels of the White River Bridge were damaged, both horizontal & vertical components, when a large truck hit it on Aug. 18. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

Gov. Ferguson issues emergency proclamation on White River Bridge

Allows the state to seek federal reimbursement for bridge work that connects Buckley and Enumclaw

  • Aug 27, 2025
All 7 panels of the White River Bridge were damaged, both horizontal & vertical components, when a large truck hit it on Aug. 18. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation
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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting at Federal Way apartment

Matthew Krutenat arrested Aug. 20 for investigation of killing a 43-year-old man at The Shores Apartments.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson makes remarks during a press conference at the state Capitol in Olympia, on Aug. 19, responding to a letter he received the previous week from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, threatening to withhold federal funding if the state does not change its approach cooperating on federal immigration enforcement. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

WA ‘will not be bullied or intimidated,’ Ferguson tells Bondi

Governor responds to a letter from U.S. attorney general warning the state over its ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies.

  • Aug 20, 2025
  • Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
Gov. Bob Ferguson makes remarks during a press conference at the state Capitol in Olympia, on Aug. 19, responding to a letter he received the previous week from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, threatening to withhold federal funding if the state does not change its approach cooperating on federal immigration enforcement. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
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Fatal shooting at The Shores Apartments in Federal Way

On Aug. 18, a man was pronounced dead after he suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

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Jeffrey Nelson, a former officer with the Auburn Police Department, receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

Auburn Police Advisory Committee outlines changes

Residents meet with police brass once a month to hash out issues that have popped up, make suggestions

Jeffrey Nelson, a former officer with the Auburn Police Department, receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
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Auburn Police seek suspect in Bigfoot Java armed robbery

Suspect reportedly held the baristas at gunpoint before stealing the tip jar and firing a shot into the roof.

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Executive Director Minh-Duc Nguyen (center right) and Ron Choi (center) rely on the work of volunteers to keep Helping Link running. Photo by Drew Dotson/Sound Publishing

Nonprofit helps local Vietnamese community thrive

Helping Link offers free support services and programs to the Vietnamese population in the area.

  • Aug 14, 2025
  • By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@soundpublishing.com
Executive Director Minh-Duc Nguyen (center right) and Ron Choi (center) rely on the work of volunteers to keep Helping Link running. Photo by Drew Dotson/Sound Publishing
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Two die in collision on Auburn-Black Diamond Road

One of the cars caught fire at the scene, east of SR 18 and outside Auburn city limits

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Road construction file photo. COURTESY PHOTO, WSDOT

SR 18 to close over Tiger Mountain summit Aug. 15-18

Road maintenance and improvements between Interstate 90 and Issaquah-Hobart Road

Road construction file photo. COURTESY PHOTO, WSDOT
The new Hawks Peak sports bar at the Snoqualmie Casino’s hotel displays local sports memorabilia, Aug. 8, 2025.

Snoqualmie Casino cuts ribbon on long-awaited hotel | Photos

The hotel has a luxury spa, restaurants, gaming and more.

The new Hawks Peak sports bar at the Snoqualmie Casino’s hotel displays local sports memorabilia, Aug. 8, 2025.
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Northbound I-5 will close this weekend in Seattle

Closure is from I-90 interchange to NE 45th Street.

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Detectives searching for witnesses to SR 18 shooting near Federal Way

On Aug. 6, it was reported that a black or silver Honda fired at a silver Toyota Corolla.

Courtesy Photo, WSP
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Auburn woman sentenced for crash that killed her 12-year-old child

The Enumclaw crash, where the vehicle traveled almost 700 feet, left her child dead at the scene.

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Former Mercer Island High School teacher Chris Twombley poses with a pair of awards for the school’s student newspaper in March 2019. This photo was posted on the school district’s Facebook page. Courtesy photo

Mercer Island kept quiet teacher’s alleged sexual misconduct

High school teacher Gary “Chris” Twombley put on administrative leave in December 2023 by district

  • Aug 11, 2025
  • By Moe K. Clark/InvestigateWest and Andy Nystrom/Mercer Island Reporter
Former Mercer Island High School teacher Chris Twombley poses with a pair of awards for the school’s student newspaper in March 2019. This photo was posted on the school district’s Facebook page. Courtesy photo
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Auburn School District to put bond and levy on Nov. 4 ballot

One focuses on construction, while the other targets safety and technology.

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Woman, 28, charged with vehicular homicide in Auburn crash

It’s alleged that Auburn woman ran a red light and crashed at a high speed in June 30 crash.

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Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Man sentenced for January 2023 Auburn murder

He received nearly 16 years in prison while his codefendant awaits trial.

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
A firearms found inside Lopez-Rodriguez’s car. From court documents

Renton man sentenced for drug trafficking

He was supposed to turn himself in and received an additional five years when stopped with drugs.

A firearms found inside Lopez-Rodriguez’s car. From court documents
The Apple Massage location in May 2023. File photo

Woman running illegal Federal Way massage parlor sentenced

She now runs a coffee shop at Federal Way mall.

The Apple Massage location in May 2023. File photo