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Congressman Smith rips ICE raid at Kent company

Smith represents District 9, which includes Federal Way.

An ICE bus at Eagle Beverage in Kent to transport 17 employees arrested Tuesday, May 20. COURTESY PHOTO, Luis Cortes-Romero

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ICE arrests 17 in raid at Kent beverage business

May 20 incident took place at Eagle Beverage. The individuals were removed in handcuffs and ankle restraints and…

Leesa Manion. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in first quarter

Lowest numbers in first quarter since 2021 for shots fired, shot injuries and homicides

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Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Sea-Tac Airport, hotel

Canadian resident traveled April 6-7 through airport; stayed at Tukwila hotel

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Measles case identified in King County adult

4th case in state in 2025; Public Health – Seattle & King County says minimal risk to public…

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Sound Transit Board officially hires Dow Constantine as CEO

Annual salary starts at $450,000 which chances each year for high pay hikes

John Wilson. COURTESY PHOTO

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Wilson criticizes Sound Transit’s choice of Constantine as CEO

King County executive candidate says ‘too many insiders taking care of each other instead of the public’

Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO

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Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO

In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…

Public Health – Seattle King County recommends flu shots to help prevent illness. Courtesy File Photo, Multicare

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Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King County

Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years

Chris Reykdal. COURTESY PHOTO, OSPI

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OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs

Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies

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Joann to close fabric stores in Kent, Renton and Federal Way

Part of nationwide closure of more than 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy

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King County executive’s plan to renew parks levy 6 more years

King County Council still must approve proposal to voters on August ballot

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World Relief office in Kent faces challenging refugee crisis

Trump’s executive order to suspend refugee resettlement directly impacts nonprofit

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Inslee reduces sentence for man convicted in Kent Denny’s shooting

Frank Evans III to serve 17 fewer years for 2007 shooting that injured five

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Southern cooking restaurant to open at Highline College

Jumpin’ Jumbalaya offers Cajun-Creole fushion

Children play games in April 2024 at the Islamic Center of Federal Way in Kent. Someone threw objects that broke windows at the center on Saturday, Dec. 28. File Photo, Keelin Everly-Lang/Sound Publishing

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Vandalism at Islamic Center causes concern about potential hate crime

Man throws objects through windows at Islamic Center of Federal Way mosque before speeding off in pickup

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Federal judge sentences bikini barista chain owner for tax evasion

LadyBug Espresso has locations in Kent, Auburn, Renton and other cities; failed to report $6M in revenue

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King County to build animal shelter at new site; Kent facility to close

Search for property continues; timeline to be determined; $19.5 million approved for project

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State Patrol arrests Federal Way man in fatal Kent crash on I-5 | Update

Victim identified; driver faces vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and DUI charges in Dec. 8 collision

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King County Metro seeks feedback about connecting buses to light rail

Agency plans to make changes in South King County as light rail opens in 2026