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11th grade student at Franklin High School, Sam Pederson-Spaulding, speaks at the State of the County address in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Collaboration is key strategy for new King County Executive

From flood responses to a new baby to regional challenges and a tight budget, King County Executive Girmay…

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Covington man, 19, dies in SR 18 motorcycle/semi crash

A 19 year-old Covington man was killed in a rear-end collision with a semitruck while driving a motorcycle…

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The detour will lead cars through downtown Issaquah.

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Major summer road closure for Renton, Issaquah drivers

The road will close in both directions through Aug. 23.

The Washington state Capitol on Feb. 6, 2026. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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These new Washington state laws took effect June 11

Over 200 new Washington state laws took effect June 11.

King County Transportation District board members met May 27 to discuss amendments to a proposed 0.1% sales tax. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote

The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not…

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Renton City Council sets AI data center moratorium in motion

The city of Renton is looking to ban data centers from within the city limits.

Auburn Mountainview High School Class of 2026 graduation June 13 at Auburn Memorial Stadium. COURTESY PHOTO, Vicki Alonzo, Auburn School District

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Auburn School District graduates 1,338 students

A total of 1,338 Auburn School District (ASD) students walked the stage and received their diploma June 13…

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Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on…

A kilogram of heroin was seized from Hernandez's truck during his arrest. Photo provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office

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Renton man sentenced to 7 years for distributing heavy drugs

A long-time Renton resident was sentenced to seven years in prison for distributing “pound quantities of methamphetamine and…

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Steve Hunter named editor of Auburn Reporter

After 26-plus years in the newspaper industry, including several years as editor of the Auburn Reporter and other…

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Officers administer Narcan | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

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Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on…

Renton Police Chief Jon Schuldt talked about the scope of the RPD’s work as security during the FIFA World Cup at the June 1 Renton Committee of the Whole meeting . Courtesy image.

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FIFA: Renton Police to offer security for Belgium team

The Renton Police Department will be helping with the security operations for the Belgium National team during their…

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King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn gives the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service award to Darren and Omayra Linse, on behalf of their daughter, Maj. Ariana G. Linse Savino, of Covington.

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King County MLK award goes to Covington pilot killed in war

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service posthumously to Maj.…

STEM Signing Day for high school seniors in Renton. Courtesy photo.

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Auburn Mountainview seniors honored on STEM Signing Day

Graduations are not the only major June events for select Washington state high school seniors.

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Kent Police Blotter: May 23-31

A sampling of Kent Police incidents May 23-31:

The individual pictured is a suspect in the arson at Walmart and police are seeking public help in identifying the individual. Photo provided by Renton Police Department

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Renton police seeking suspect in Walmart arson

Renton Police are searching for a suspect in the arson at Walmart on Friday night, June 5.

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Donations help family of Auburn girl who died in accident

Only days before her eighth birthday, Hazel Bryant was playing in her Auburn neighborhood with family nearby on…

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Auburn School District offers free summer meals program

Summer is about to begin, meaning that Auburn School District’s (ASD) Summer Food Program is about to begin…

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Attempted armed robbery at The Outlet Collection

Three suspects were detained for attempting to use fraudulent payment methods and allegedly being armed at The Outlet…