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Federal Way man faces charges for shooting, injuring trooper in Kent

Trooper reportedly shot nine times Feb. 16 after a struggle following foot pursuit

King County Courthouse, Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Kent, Federal Way men sentenced for fatal drive-by shooting

Third man also sentenced in 2017 Seattle killing of woman, 20, a passenger in boyfriend’s car

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Police arrest Federal Way man for reportedly shooting and injuring woman

Three armed men allegedly showed up at Kent home Feb. 5 in middle of the afternoon.

State Sen. Joe Nguyen, D-White Center, supports more pay for school board members. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Legislative Support Services

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State Senate bill would boost pay for school board members

Current maximum pay is no more than $50 per day and $4,800 per year; Joe Nguyen sponsors bill

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Police arrest parents for DUI and reckless endangerment

Federal Way couple reportedly using drugs in vehicle with their toddler in the back seat.

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Choose 180 selects Nneka Payne as new executive director

King County nonprofit advocates to transform juvenile and criminal legal systems

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Sound Transit to change light rail fare to $3 flat rate in fall 2024

Current fares vary depending on trip distance

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I-5 overnight closures in SeaTac set for Dec. 8-9 near S. 216th Street

State Department of Transportation to demolish old S. 216th Street overpass; new bridge under construction

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Mother of Kentlake High student killed in crash continues recovery

Community rallies to support Sarah Baileigh who remains hospitalized after Nov. 17 collision in Kent

Someone fired a shot that hit this car Wednesday night, Dec. 6 along Interstate 5 near South 320th Street in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol

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Four freeway shootings on one night in South King County

Vehicles shot at Dec. 6 along I-5 in SeaTac and Federal Way and on State Route 167 in…

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Two Kent men charged in Federal Way murder at O’Reilly Auto Parts

Men, ages 19 and 18, reportedly liked the man’s Dodge Charger and wanted to carjack it

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FW police arrest teen after pursuit in stolen vehicle

A 14-year-old Kent boy faces charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and attempting to elude a pursuing…

The Renton Regional Fire Authority responds Nov. 8 to King County Elections headquarters in Renton after a white substance was found in an envelope. COURTESY PHOTO, Renton RFA

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State League of Women Voters condemn election office interferences

League president calls substances mailed ‘an attack on democracy’

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King County jail guard reportedly took bribes to smuggle drugs to inmates

Allegedly took in methamphetamine and fentanyl to two inmates at Seattle correctional facility

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Sound Transit to enforce passenger fares starting Nov. 15

Fare ambassadors to check passengers on Link light rail and Sounder trains

Carla Avelino. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe

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Federal Way woman killed in Kent car crash identified

Carla Avelino Cayetano, 22, remembered as ‘a remarkably funny, intelligent and beautiful soul’

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Kent Police arrest man after carjacking in Federal Way, pursuit

Incident started and ended on West Hill after driver hit high speeds, ran red lights on East Hill

Kaiser Permanente’s Kent Medical Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kaiser Permanente

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Kaiser Permanente strike could impact Kent, Renton, Federal Way centers

Union taking vote to authorize strike Nov. 1 at 36 state locations if no settlement reached

Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor

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Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19

‘He is experiencing very mild symptoms, including a mild cough’ governor’s office says

A rendering of the new light rail station in Kent, near Pacific Highway South and 30th Avenue South, that will be called Kent Des Moines Station along the extension from SeaTac to Federal Way scheduled to open in 2026. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit

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Sound Transit seeks feedback to light rail fare changes, parking options

Online open house available through Oct. 22