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Daycare employee charged with sex offenses

Federal Way man was employed at Discovery Playtown in Maple Valley.

Construction sign on SR 18. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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WSDOT responds to stakeholders about future I-90/SR 18 projects

Construction causes concerns about congestion for freight and commuter traffic.

The Forest Operations Map offers details of proposed forestry operations around the province. The public are also able to submit comments through the map. Graphic by Ministry of Forests.

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New online map offers B.C. more logging transparency and public engagement

Stakeholder portal offers information such the proposed locations of roads and cutblocks

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Feds indict 9 South King County residents on drug trafficking charges

Those accused from Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Enumclaw

A screenshot of King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn speaking about a proposed amendment for the proposed $20 minimum wage ordinance. (Screenshot)

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King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas

Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…

A scene of the recent vandalism to electrical infrastructure near Renton. Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

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Vandals damage electricity infrastructure in South King County

Two recent attacks near Renton are estimated to have cost $90,000.

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Project targets major flooding of Green River

The risk posed to the 21-mile corridor could affect more than 27,000 residents and the stability of 28,000…

Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image

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Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

Speakers at the Valley Comm/Crisis Connections press conference on April 16. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Help is 3 numbers away: Crisis 911-988-211 services are now under one roof

“Through the Valley Comm 911/Crisis Connections partnership, we will help thousands more South King County community members get…

Kent Police recovered nearly 800 catalytic converters in a 2021 bust. File photo

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New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft

Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of…

Rep. Kim Schrier (D-8) held a press conference with local dairy farmer Leann Krainick and Alan Huttema, interim CEO at Darigold. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Krainick Dairy, Rep. Schrier stump for whole fat, 2% milk to go back in schools

Leann Krainick, a local dairy farmer, recently voiced support for the District 8 Congresswoman’s bill.

Flowers, framed photos, plush toys and a QR code to the GoFundMe pages of the families grace the memorial site after the March 19 crash. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Driver in fatal Renton area crash arraigned from hospital bed

Chase Daniel Jones, 18, charged with killing four and injuring two.

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Victims identified in ‘mass casualty’ collision that killed four near Renton | Update

Detectives say the collision was caused by an 18-year-old driver.

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KC Sheriff’s Office sues over Burien encampment ban

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director calls Burien’s ordinance “unconstitutional.”

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KC Sheriff’s Office receives funding for mental health response

Two King County Sheriff’s Office projects will receive federal funding, including a mental health co-response team and a…

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Inmate at SCORE Jail dies from unidentified injury

Makena Buckland, 21, died March 4.

Design rendering of the Interim Base electric bus charging station in Tukwila. (Courtesy of King County Metro)

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King County Metro breaks ground in Tukwila on electric bus charging hub

The Interim Base will charge dozens of buses serving South King County.

Car damaged by bullets during Feb. 19 Interstate 5 shooting. (Courtesy of Washington State Patrol)

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King County Councilmember wants more info about I-5 shootings

The letter, addressed to WSP Chief John R. Batiste, comes in wake of a Feb. 19 drive-by shooting…

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Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural gas

Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation…

CCTV footage captured Shellonda Keychell Daniel stealing from Ulta’s Renton location on Dec. 14, 2022. (Court documents.)

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Woman’s stealing spree from local Ulta stores leads to charges

The thefts ranged from individual store losses of $1,042 to $19,459, and the Attorney General’s Office has filed…