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South King County agency open applications for affordable housing funding

$1.5 million will be available for applicants in 2022

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Police arrest suspect accused of firing shots at Decatur High School

A Federal Way man was arrested the evening of July 5 for unlawful possession of a firearm after…

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Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Blueberry Pie Bars

The recipe of the week is a perfect summer dessert

Carlosdavid Martinez, 16, practices skateboarding tricks at the Steel Lake Skatepark on Sept. 2, 2020. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Maintenance facility will replace Steel Lake skate park, ball fields

Federal Way City Council approves site as skateboarders rally to save it.

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Faster passenger-only ferry route to be piloted from Des Moines to Seattle

The Chilkat Express will test the route for two months beginning Aug. 10th.

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King County Elections calls for removal of unauthorized signs near ballot drop boxes

Republican activists reportedly posted signs that warns boxes are ‘under surveillance’

Reopened Covid-19 testing site outside the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. Photo courtesy of Michael Cockrill

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Free Covid-19 testing reopens at Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center

The testing location was previously operated by Public Health — Seattle & King County.

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King County Council votes to declare fentanyl a public health crisis amid overdose surge

So far in 2022, King County is on track to set yet another new overdose record.

Law enforcement officials investigate the scene of a fatal shooting near a freeway ramp in Federal Way on May 4. Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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2 King County Sheriff’s deputies fired guns in May 4 fatal shooting, investigators say

Cicero Sanchez, 31, was shot and killed at the scene on May 4; none of the deputies were…

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Legislative candidate shot with BB gun while campaigning

Pastor Carey Anderson was shot while placing campaign signs in unincorporated Auburn on July 15.

Washington’s Lottery 40th anniversary “Scratch from the Past” ticket. (Submitted photo)

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40 years later: Lottery pays off for state. Has it for you?

Games generated $17.7 billion in sales, $2.4 billion for education and $10.5 billion in prizes.

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Congressman Smith faces five challengers for 9th District seat

District spans from Bellevue and south Seattle down through Renton, Tukwila, Kent, Federal Way and Tacoma.

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Third round of Pandemic EBT to arrive in late July for eligible families

The DSHS benefits program assists school-aged children facing food insecurity.

A State Route 18 sign in Snoqualmie before the SR 18/I-90 interchange. File photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

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SR 18 to see full closure this Saturday near Snoqualmie

Highway will be fully closed between Issaquah-Hobart Road and the Interstate 90/SR 18 interchange.

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King County Local Dive: Illegal dumping, road rage shooting, problematic totem pole

A new podcast for King County residents

There’s no room to spare in the Lutheran Community Services Northwest van as staff members Mohammad Musa Salangi (left) and Aziz Ahmad Zaheer pick up donations from the Bikes for Kids organization. Courtesy photo

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Local church donates bikes for refugees

Refugee families in the Federal Way, Kent and Tacoma areas now have bicycles to get around, thanks to…

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988 national suicide, crisis hotline to launch soon

The three-digit calling code goes live July 16.

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Rhythm & Brews Festival returns July 30

Live music, food and tastings of crafts brews, spirits, wines and more; tickets available now.

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1 driver injured after possible road rage shooting in Federal Way

Washington State Patrol seeking witnesses of the July 14 shooting.

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Federal Way man dies after Fourth of July drive-by shooting

Medical examiners identified the man as 19-year-old Matthew Saelor.