Business
Seattle Children’s to close downtown Kent thrift store
Kent Bargain Boutique opened 28 years ago
Northwest
Another deadly year in Washington state for fatal collisions
State Patrol blames impairment, distraction, speeding and not wearing seat belts for higher numbers
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Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in Kent
Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded
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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
Northwest
State attorney general files discrimination lawsuit against O’Reilly Auto Parts
Company denies accusations that it discriminated against pregnant employees
Northwest
New state agency to review police use of deadly force cases
State Office of Independent Investigations ready to go to work
Northwest
State Patrol seeks witnesses to I-5 shooting near Southcenter
Several bullets fired at driver from passenger in nearby car; nobody hurt
Northwest
State Patrol uses aircraft to make traffic arrests in South King County
Crackdown on illegal street racing and vehicles fleeing from traffic stops
Northwest
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
Northwest
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
Northwest
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
Northwest
King County Elections offers virtual workshops for candidates
Interested in running for office? Workshops have the details
Northwest
Washington state Senate passes tax break for newspapers
Vote 47-1 in favor of state B&O tax exemption; measure moves to House
Northwest
Ice storm coming? National Weather Service says it is
To strike most of Western Washington Thursday evening through Friday evening
Northwest
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
Northwest
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
Northwest
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
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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
Northwest
Diversity in Law Enforcement Career workshop set by police agencies
Six South King County police departments partner to attract more diverse workforce