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Wildfire smoke fills the sky Aug. 15 while temperatures remain in the high 80s to low 90s. Photo by Sarah Brenden.

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Air quality alert for Puget Sound region due to wildfire smoke

Poor air quality is expected through Thursday, Aug. 23.

Selective thinning at King County’s Black Diamond Open Space

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Selective thinning at King County’s Black Diamond Open Space

Crowded former timber plantation forestland now managed by King County Parks for recreational use and fish and wildlife…

Robert Morrison enters guilty plea to all charges

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Robert Morrison enters guilty plea to all charges

The former martial arts studio owner remains in custody. His sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 21.

Bonney Lake family raises awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest dangers

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Bonney Lake family raises awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest dangers

A Bonney Lake family is raising awareness of the prevalent dangers of sudden cardiac arrest in the military.

Levy money to aid local senior programs

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Levy money to aid local senior programs

Nearly $3.5 million in funding has been made available for 38 organizations serving older adults throughout King County,…

MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter                                Teachers assemble in front of the Kent School District Office, listening to Lisa Brackin, an ELL teacher at Mill Creek Middle School, at the rally.

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Kent teachers rally for better pay as negotiations reach critical stage | Update

Union, district gather in last planned bargaining session; talks bring no resolution; strike remains a possibility

Maple Valley man sentenced to prison for money laundering

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Maple Valley man sentenced to prison for money laundering

Raymond Uadiale pled guilty in connection with the spread of a ransomware referred to as “Reveton.”

Photos by Kayse Angel

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Maple Valley beach house celebration

The city hosted the ribbon cutting ceremony for the beach house at Lake Wilderness Park.

Ribbon cutting, dedication set for Aug. 17 and more community news

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Ribbon cutting, dedication set for Aug. 17 and more community news

Ribbon cutting, dedication set for Aug. 17

Teenager rescued at Green River Gorge

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Teenager rescued at Green River Gorge

The male teenager was rescued on Aug. 7 after suffering injuries while jumping into the Green River. He…

King County Prosecutor candidate claims ‘Garcia did not murder Officer Moreno’ | Update: Satterberg explains case

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King County Prosecutor candidate claims ‘Garcia did not murder Officer Moreno’ | Update: Satterberg explains case

Morris says Kent teen should not be charged with murder or in adult court

Rossi and Schrier lead 8th Congressional District race

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Rossi and Schrier lead 8th Congressional District race

Republican Dino Rossi and Democrat Kim Schrier are the top two finishers in the Aug. 7 primary race…

Serial Bank robber was arrested after her latest robbery

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Serial Bank robber was arrested after her latest robbery

A female linked to at least four bank robberies was arrested on Saturday by King County Deputies after…

Maple Valley man drives wrong way, causes crash on state Route 18

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Maple Valley man drives wrong way, causes crash on state Route 18

The crash occurred on Sunday night near Hobart

Black Diamond Museum received a donation of old mining explosives

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Black Diamond Museum received a donation of old mining explosives

The police responded to the museum and discovered the explosives were deteriorated and unstable.

A look back at the first year of the state’s E-DUI law

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A look back at the first year of the state’s E-DUI law

July 23 was the one year anniversary of Washington’s E-DUI law and law enforcement said people are still…

District offers free screenings and more community news

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District offers free screenings and more community news

District offers free screenings

Contractor sentenced for criminal wage theft, false reporting of workers’ comp payments

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Contractor sentenced for criminal wage theft, false reporting of workers’ comp payments

Alejandro Sandoval and his company must pay back $25,000 in workers’ wages

Former Maple Valley man sentenced to 22 years in prison

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Former Maple Valley man sentenced to 22 years in prison

The following is a media release from the Department of Justice:

Teen driver charged with killing Kent Police officer

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Teen driver charged with killing Kent Police officer

Vehicle pursuit results in fellow officer hitting Moreno