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South King County fire departments seek 40 to 50 recruits
Six agencies looking to hire firefighters to start in January 2023; registration deadline Aug. 31
Northwest
State Attorney General opposes PSE rate increase request
PSE proposal could hike electric by $16, gas by $12 per month to average bill in 2023
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Widow tries to cope with husband’s hit-and-run death
A SeaTac teen has yet to go to trial for second-degree murder charge in death of Maple Valley…
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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’
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Proposal would clear longtime Green River homeless encampment
King County Councilmember submits legislation for property near Kent, Auburn.
Northwest
Sound Transit Board approves Julie Timm as new CEO at $375,000 per year
She replaces Peter Rogoff who left in May after board voted to replace him
Northwest
Statewide task force to tackle organized retail crime rings
Group brings law enforcement, prosecutors, retailers together to combat growing problem
Northwest
Sound Transit committee recommends Julie Timm as next CEO
She is CEO of Greater Richmond Transit Company in Virginia
Northwest
Sound Transit maintenance projects to impact light rail service
Riders can expect delays later this year
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Bowen Scarff, founder of Kent Ford dealership, dies at age 94
Opened Bowen Scarff Ford in 1958; played large role in Kent community
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Green River’s Howard Hanson Dam to get $220M in federal funding
Money will be used to build a fish passage facility
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King County launches mobile shower unit for the homeless
Weekly stops in Kent, Renton and Seattle
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Inquests into police shootings to resume in King County
First case involves death of Kent man; future inquests include Auburn, Kent, Federal Way police
Northwest
Seven South County fire agencies offer joint hiring process
Applicants can apply online once for all seven departments
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Seven South County fire agencies offer joint hiring process
Applicants can apply online once for all seven departments
Northwest
How to curb demand for catalytic converters and reduce theft
King County senior prosecuting attorney urges Legislature to strengthen Senate bill
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Kent Democratic Sen. Mona Das proposes 1% cut in state sales tax
Starting in 2023; Republicans voice support for Senate Bill 5932
Northwest
Sequim senator seeks improvements to police accountability laws
Senate Bill would allow more police vehicle pursuits; better define use of physical force
Northwest
Snow leads to hundreds of incidents along King County highways, freeways
State Patrol responds to 279 collisions, 865 other incidents over 3 days
Northwest
Omicron weighs on booster lines, holiday gatherings
Harborview Medical Center doctor says it’s now the dominant strain