A Puget Sound Energy crew member removes a tree from the wires after the Nov. 19-20 windstorm that struck Western Washington. COURTESY PHOTO, PSE

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King County storm damage assessment to help determine federal aid

Homeowners, business owners encouraged to report damages from windstorm

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PSE says windstorm ‘comparable to a hurricane’ with ‘unprecedented damage’

Company crews rally to restore power to thousands of customers over 5-day period

Advance Auto Parts plans to close its locations in Kent, Federal Way and Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Advance Auto Parts

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Advance Auto Parts to close stores in Kent, Federal Way and Auburn

Part of nine closures in state and more than 500 across the nation

King County Executive Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO

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King County Executive Dow Constantine won’t run for reelection in 2025

To give up position after 16 years; King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci to seek seat

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

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King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process

Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the boy as Altyn Grinnell Stevens. (Courtesy of GoFundMe)

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Federal Way man faces vehicular homicide charge in death of Kent baby

19-year-old also charged with vehicular assault for injuring boy’s mother in SR 18 crash

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

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King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5 general election

About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout

King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Judge sentences ex-King County guard for bribery to allow drugs into jail

Gets eight years, six months for taking $5,000 bribe to provide drugs to inmates

King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

A free CPR training and career fair will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Fire authorities offer free CPR training, career fair Saturday, July 13

Event open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent

Courtesy Photo, Safeway

Business

Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list

See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray. COURTESY PHOTO

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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray questions whether Biden should stay in race

‘President Biden must seriously consider the best way to preserve his incredible legacy’

Courtesy Photo, King County

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Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to bribery, drug charges

Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates

Packed theater at the Mayor’s 2024 State of the City Address. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way’s population drops in 2023 compared to 2022

Decline similar to many cities of 50,000 or more across the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau

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Spanaway man charged in death of Federal Way man at Kent bar

Suspect reportedly shot victim eight times inside Meeker Street Bar & Grill.

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Feds indict 9 South King County residents on drug trafficking charges

Those accused from Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Enumclaw

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King County releases $3 million to help find shelter for the homeless

Tukwila to get $2 million, Burien $1 million; no other South County cities applied for funds

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Overturned military vehicle causes I-5 backup near Kent, Federal Way

Wednesday, April 10 in northbound lanes near South 272nd Street

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Woman, 34, fatally shot on Valentine’s Day in Auburn was ‘a beacon of light’

Anicia Howard leaves behind two young sons; father of boys faces first-degree murder charge

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Man faces hate crime, assault charges after Kent bus incident

Latino man allegedly used n-word and other racist slurs toward Black woman