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Northwest Center’s IMPACT program is working to create more inclusive pre-kindergarten education across King County. Courtesy photo

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IMPACT works to promote inclusive preschooling in King County

Their goal is to reduce pre-K expulsions.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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State schools chief urges a vaccine mandate for teachers

The superintendent of public instruction says the governor should require vaccinations for school employees.

King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert (file photo)

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Councilmember calls for safety emergency declaration after county courthouse violence

Also proposed is legislation to improve courthouse security measures.

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Suspected car prowler arrested | Auburn police blotter

The following reports are taken from the Auburn Police Department blotter between Aug. 4 and Aug. 10. There…

The Senior Activity Center is at 808 9th St. SE in Les Gove Park. Courtesy photo

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Cooling centers in Auburn: Where to escape the heat this week

With temperatures expected to be in the 90s through Saturday, the city of Auburn will be operating a…

Renee Davis. Courtesy photo

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King County to pay family of pregnant mother killed by sheriff deputies

Renee Davis was a 23-year-old mother of three and pregnant when she was killed.

Chief Brent Swearingen hands new VRFA Chief Brad Thompson his badges during the change of command ceremony on Aug. 5. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Auburn Reporter

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Valley Regional Fire Authority appoints new chief

Brad Thompson is the new VRFA chief.

SEIU Healthcare 1199NW union workers hold a safety strike Aug. 11 after a violent patient left 11 employees injured Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW union workers hold a safety strike Aug. 11 after a violent patient left 11 employees injured Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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Cascade Behavioral Health workers strike after incident involving violent patient

Multiple employees are believed to have been injured and some even hostpitalized following incident.

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Another summer heat wave is coming to King County

Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s for the second time this summer.

Gov. Jay Inslee (center) speaks about getting vaccinated during his visit to the Auburn vaccine clinic on June 22, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Governor will require state employees to get COVID vaccine

Workers must do so by mid-October to keep their jobs. The order also covers long-term care providers.

Amy Freedheim gives a speech to county employees and supporters during a march for women's safety at work in Seattle on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The march was scheduled after a woman was attacked in a bathroom at the King County Courthouse. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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County employees and supporters march for safer working conditions

Rally was scheduled in light of a recent attack at King County Courthouse.

Lorie and Joe Belvins are pictured in front of the donation bins in the back of their Grocery Outlet store in Auburn. The Belvins are accepting donations for people who were affected by the apartment fire in Auburn on July 23. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Local business owners help out people displaced by Auburn apartment fire

People who lived in the apartment building can receive donations at the Grocery Outlet

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Person arrested for reckless burning at Fulmer Park | Auburn police blotter

Car thefts and assaults were among the most common crimes committed.

The King County Council appointed Tamer Abouzeid as the new director of King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight during its meeting on July 27. Courtesy photo

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KC Council appoints new director of Office of Law Enforcement Oversight

Abouzeid is currently a civil rights attorney in Chicago

Surveillance footage appears to show Tyler Slaeker and other people entering the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021, according to U.S District Court documents. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way man arrested in connection with U.S. Capitol riot

A Federal Way man was arrested Aug. 4 for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol…

Seattle Film Summit organizers Chad Hutson (left) and Ben Andrews (right) - (courtesy of Seattle Film Summit)

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Seattle Film Summit returns to partial in-person format this September

This year’s event will focus on promoting self-advocacy in the creative sector.

Flames burst out of the roof of Max House Apartments on July 24, 2021. Photo courtesy of the Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Downtown Auburn fire causes millions in damage

Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.

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Armed car theft lead to pursuit and search for suspects in Auburn

The suspects, armed with guns, stole a vehicle before fleeing on foot and evading arrest.

An Axon body-worn police camera. Photo courtesy of Axon.

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Auburn police officers will get body cameras

The ordinance is supposed to create a more transparent, accountable police force.

Reagan Dunn will face Kim-Khanh Van in the race for Metropolitan King County Council District 9.

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Van will face Dunn for King County Council District 9

Renton city councilmember and attorney will take on four-term incumbent