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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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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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Sound Transit Board approves Julie Timm as new CEO at $375,000 per year
She replaces Peter Rogoff who left in May after board voted to replace him
Northwest
Statewide task force to tackle organized retail crime rings
Group brings law enforcement, prosecutors, retailers together to combat growing problem
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Kentwood High teacher charged with raping a student
JROTC instructor allegedly sexually assaulted 15-year-old girl in portable classroom
Northwest
Sound Transit committee recommends Julie Timm as next CEO
She is CEO of Greater Richmond Transit Company in Virginia
Northwest
Sound Transit maintenance projects to impact light rail service
Riders can expect delays later this year
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King County launches mobile shower unit for the homeless
Weekly stops in Kent, Renton and Seattle
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House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan to retire from Legislature
Covington Democrat has represented District 47 for 18 years
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Inquests into police shootings to resume in King County
First case involves death of Kent man; future inquests include Auburn, Kent, Federal Way police
Northwest
Seven South County fire agencies offer joint hiring process
Applicants can apply online once for all seven departments
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Man dies at Kent COVID-19 isolation and quarantine facility
Found dead in room at former hotel during routine medical staff check
Northwest
How to curb demand for catalytic converters and reduce theft
King County senior prosecuting attorney urges Legislature to strengthen Senate bill
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Kent Democratic Sen. Mona Das proposes 1% cut in state sales tax
Starting in 2023; Republicans voice support for Senate Bill 5932
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Kammerzell negotiations with city of Kent expected to be ‘lengthy process’
Assistant police chief on paid administrative leave as union, city begin talks
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Kent School District interim superintendent wants Kammerzell to resign
Incident could impact decision to renew school resource officers’ program with Kent Police
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Shoreline senator’s bill would close loophole on police disciplinary actions
Jesse Salomon says Kent Police assistant chief case example of why changes are needed