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State bill seeks independent investigations of police uses of deadly force

Bill introduced by Kent Rep. Entenman

The inside of Sound Transit’s light rail Operations and Maintenance Facility in Seattle. The agency plans to build a similar facility in Federal Way or Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Costs of light rail maintenance facility jump 54% to 77% in Federal Way, Kent

Sound Transit blames real estate, construction market conditions for higher estimates

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Federal Way man arrested in Minnesota for allegedly killing woman Dec. 1

Nationwide warrant had been issued for domestic violence second-degree murder suspect

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PSE electric rates to slightly increase

Natural gas prices went up a month ago

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Russell Wilson, Ciara to fund charter high school in Des Moines

To open in fall 2021

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800,000 ballots returned so far to King County Elections

55% of 1.4 million registered voters; turnout expected to hit 90%

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Eleven indicted in illegal marijuana trafficking investigation

Allegedly shipped illegal marijuana across the U.S.; locations in six South County cities searched

File Photo/Kent Reporter

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Emerald Downs increases horse racing purses

Betting up 67% over last year

Media day at OMF to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle June 19, 2019.

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Sound Transit hopes for more federal transit funding to offset COVID-19 losses

House approves HEROES Act; Senate, White House not on board yet

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State health experts: Flu vaccine should be considered ‘essential’ this year

Presence of COVID-19, flu viruses could put more people in the hospital

King County Metro bus fares resume Oct. 1

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King County Metro bus fares resume Oct. 1

Fares were suspended in March due to COVID-19

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Union files charges against QFC, Fred Meyer over Black Lives Matter button ban

Grocery store workers condemn ban; QFC spokesperson says wristband options available to employees

Tips to combat ‘unhealthy’ air from wildfire smoke | King County Emergency Management

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Tips to combat ‘unhealthy’ air from wildfire smoke | King County Emergency Management

Stay indoors as much as possible tops list

State Patrol reports multiple agency racer emphasis successful

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State Patrol reports multiple agency racer emphasis successful

Crackdown in South King County over Labor Day weekend

Constantine announces King County climate action plan

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Constantine announces King County climate action plan

Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections

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LA Fitness to reopen all locations Aug. 10

Gyms will follow state guidelines

Kent, Federal Way men arrested in drug trafficking bust

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Kent, Federal Way men arrested in drug trafficking bust

Reportedly part of 12-member group distributing fentanyl, heroin, meth and cocaine

Courtesy Photo, YouthCare

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Three nonprofit groups to get $500,000 each to provide housing for human trafficking victims

YMCA, YouthCare and International Rescue Committee

Federal Way teacher pleads not guilty to child rape charges

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Federal Way teacher pleads not guilty to child rape charges

A Tacoma man pleaded not guilty to three charges of second-degree child rape for reportedly having sexual intercourse…

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Federal Way teacher charged with raping 13-year-old student

Taught math at Totem Middle School on West Hill in Kent