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Seattle Children’s to close downtown Kent thrift store

Kent Bargain Boutique opened 28 years ago

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Another deadly year in Washington state for fatal collisions

State Patrol blames impairment, distraction, speeding and not wearing seat belts for higher numbers

Police vehicle

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to State Route 167 shooting near Auburn

Passenger in Toyota Highlander reportedly fires at Honda Accord driver

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Auburn woman, 18, dies in one-car crash in downtown Kent | Update

Female passenger identified in vehicle driven by 18-year-old Tacoma man that crashed into a tree

Firefighters from four agencies extinguished a brush fire Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 in the 3300 block of South 260th Street on the West Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in Kent

Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded

The Phoenix Court Apartments in Kent at 23913 111th Pl. SE. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments

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City of Kent files public nuisance suit against Phoenix Court Apartments

Seeks injunction in efforts to improve safety at crime-ridden complex

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State attorney general files discrimination lawsuit against O’Reilly Auto Parts

Company denies accusations that it discriminated against pregnant employees

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New state agency to review police use of deadly force cases

State Office of Independent Investigations ready to go to work

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

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King County Elections mails primary ballots

For Aug. 1 election

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State plans lane closures for repairs along Highway 167

The first full weekend of work starts July 7.

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to I-5 shooting near Southcenter

Several bullets fired at driver from passenger in nearby car; nobody hurt

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Police ask for public’s help in shooting of 8-year-old Auburn boy

Auburn boy shot, injured June 12 along 104th Avenue SE while riding in mother’s vehicle

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Medical examiner identifies woman killed near Auburn border

56-year-old woman died from a gunshot wound of the torso in May 9 shooting

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Woman found fatally shot near Kent, Auburn along South 277th Street

King County Sheriff’s Office reveals few details about early Tuesday, May 9 shooting

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State Patrol uses aircraft to make traffic arrests in South King County

Crackdown on illegal street racing and vehicles fleeing from traffic stops

The U.S. Department of Justice released a photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, of Auburn, during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Jury convicts Auburn man in plot to attack U.S. Capitol

Ethan Nordean was part of Proud Boys group that wanted to keep Trump in power

Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Jay Inslee

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Inslee calls special session of Legislature to pass drug possession law

Senate Republican leader says no agreement reached yet with Democrats; session to start May 16

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Kent, Auburn, Renton mayors sign letter to legislators about drug laws

Three among 28 mayors across the state opposing House changes to Senate bill on drug possession laws

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SeaTac girl pleads guilty to hit-and-run murder of Maple Valley man

Judge sentences the 17-year-old to remain in custody until she turns 21; maximum allowed by law

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King County Elections offers virtual workshops for candidates

Interested in running for office? Workshops have the details