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Former Kent pro soccer team owner to face Kirkland rape charge

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Former Kent pro soccer team owner to face Kirkland rape charge

Dion Earl extradited from Arizona while doing time for sexual assault

Entrance to the Tukwila Library branch of the King County Library System on March 17. KCLS announced March 13 that it would be closed until April at earliest in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Mitchell Atencio/staff photo

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KCLS pivots to digital during coronavirus pandemic

KCLS is dedicating more time and content to digital services while unable to open its physical locations.

King County suspends work release program

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King County suspends work release program

Effort taken to reduce jail population for safety of everyone during COVID-19 pandemic

Free meals for kids available at 8 additional Federal Way locations

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Free meals for kids available at 8 additional Federal Way locations

The Federal Way Public Schools’ “grab-and-go” meals, including breakfast and lunch, now offered at 21 various sites.

Multi-Service Center cancels annual Crab Feed and Auction due to current health crisis

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Multi-Service Center cancels annual Crab Feed and Auction due to current health crisis

The event was scheduled for June 6; Community fundraising options include upcoming online auction, raffle tickets for purchase.

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FWPS free meal program shifts to once-a-week pickup

Parents will receive five days worth of meals during just one trip to a pickup location beginning next…

City of Kent closes its Riverbend Golf Complex

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City of Kent closes its Riverbend Golf Complex

Due to governor’s orders

Activists want rent, mortgage suspensions

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Activists want rent, mortgage suspensions

Moratoriums on evictions won’t be enough, say some.

Renton man charged in fatal shooting of 19-year-old man at Federal Way apartment

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Renton man charged in fatal shooting of 19-year-old man at Federal Way apartment

Detectives believe victim was shot while trying to sell the suspect 20 oxycodone pills for $80.

South King Fire chief urges community to make a difference ‘that will result in better outcomes for all of us’

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South King Fire chief urges community to make a difference ‘that will result in better outcomes for all of us’

As of March 23, there are no SKFR firefighters in quarantine; department members to now wear personal protection…

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Rotary Club of Federal Way donates $7,000 emergency funding to help organizations provide food

The club donated $3,500 to Communities In Schools to help feed more students; $3,500 to local churches to…

South King Fire board appoints new commissioner

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South King Fire board appoints new commissioner

David Berger fills the position vacated by Jim Fossos last month; board members accelerating appointment amid COVID-19 virus…

Mayor, police, fire and utilities talk how city is responding to COVID-19 during town hall

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Mayor, police, fire and utilities talk how city is responding to COVID-19 during town hall

Mayor Ferrell and city partners talk pandemic updates, city and community functions during the outbreak.

King County COVID-19 death total hits 87

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King County COVID-19 death total hits 87

Statewide death total at 110; 93 percent test negative

Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order

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Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order

Jay Inslee on Monday took an aggressive new step to curb social interactions as coronavirus deaths rise.

Federal Way officials urge those seeking walk-in service at City Hall to use other means

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Federal Way officials urge those seeking walk-in service at City Hall to use other means

While the front doors to City Hall are not open to public access, the city is still open…

King County jails reducing inmates, prioritizing space for violent offenders to curb COVID-19

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King County jails reducing inmates, prioritizing space for violent offenders to curb COVID-19

Jails already seeing a significant decrease in inmates from 1,940 to 1,766 between March 1-19, with more cuts…

King County reduces district court operations

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King County reduces district court operations

The reductions are in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

King County Metro announced reduced services after ridership fell 60 percent in response to coronavirus. File photo

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King County Metro reduces services as a result of coronavirus

Metro said its decrease in service is a response to decreased ridership.

A proposal to make King County Metro fares free for low-income households could be approved in the coming months. File photo

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King County Metro reduces services as a result of coronavirus

Metro said its decrease in service is a response to decreased ridership.