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Washington state Senate passes tax break for newspapers

Vote 47-1 in favor of state B&O tax exemption; measure moves to House

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Kent man faces murder charge in 2022 Auburn case of man found shot

The two men apparently were friends; man found inside vehicle

A small plane crashed Jan. 7 into a storage unit roof in Kent after takeoff from the Auburn Municipal Airport. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Plane that crashed after Auburn takeoff could only make right turns

NTSB releases preliminary investigation report of Jan. 7 crash that injured two men

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Bridges neighborhood.

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Auburn gets a step closer to annexing Bridges neighborhood

Land cannot be developed, but a new owner must maintain the property

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Two men hurt when their small plane crashes into Kent storage unit | Update

After Auburn takeoff, plane landed Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7 on roof of unit along Central Avenue South

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From left to right, Alan B’Hymer, USAF Korea Defennse veteran; Richard Klug, USAF Vietnam War veteran; and Walt Tanimoto, US Army Iraq War veteran, honor Richard Sample, US Army Korea Defense veteran, with three awards.

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U.S. Army Korean Defense veteran presented with missing medals

It took nearly 60 years, but Richard “RC” Sample finally received his missing medals for his service in…

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Hearing rescheduled for Bridges development in Lea Hill area

Properties are part of Bridges development that Auburn might annex; wetlands to remain untouched

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Ice storm coming? National Weather Service says it is

To strike most of Western Washington Thursday evening through Friday evening

Martinze Johnson takes part in a training program at the Northwest Carpenters Institute of Washington center in Kent. STEVE HUNTER, Sound Publishing

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Workers find success in apprenticeship carpenter program

Good pay, lifelong trade skills, enjoyable work sites among the benefits

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Auburn, Kent animal shelters offer reduced adoption fees

Prices for dogs, cats drop during holiday special at each facility

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City of Kent plans public hearing about selling wetlands

Properties near Bridges neighborhood near Auburn; wetlands would remain protected

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Flu season is off to historically severe start | UW Medicine

Flu-related hospitalizations are higher so far this year in U.S. than every previous season since 2011

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King County proclaims Dan Satterberg Day to honor outgoing prosecutor

He worked 37 years in the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office; the last 15 as its leader

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WGU Washington to deliver care packages to local health care workers

Kent-based nonprofit will make stops Nov. 5 at hospitals in Renton, Federal Way and Enumclaw

Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman

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Differences between 47th District Senate candidates pop up at debate

Bill Boyce, Claudia Kauffman differ on gas tax, police reform, long-term care tax

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Emerald Downs wrapped up its 27th season of racing on Sept. 18 in Auburn.

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Betting, purses up at Emerald Downs in 2022 compared to 2021

Racing fans wager $67.7 million at Auburn track

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Diversity in Law Enforcement Career workshop set by police agencies

Six South King County police departments partner to attract more diverse workforce

Gregory Moore was 53 when struck and killed in 2021 in Maple Valley by a hit-and-run driver. COURTESY PHOTO, Moore family

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Still no trial date for SeaTac teen in hit-and-run murder case

Girl charged a year ago in death of Maple Valley jogger Gregory Moore; next court hearing Sept. 28

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Sound Transit participates in Rail Safety Week

Emphasis on importance of safety around trains and tracks

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Update: National rail strike averted, Sounder to operate on normal schedule

Commuter line includes stops in Kent, Auburn