COURTESY PHOTO, VFW Post 6785
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

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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

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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.