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The rabid bat was found at this location at Gene Coulon Park on Tuesday. Photo provided by Public Health – Seattle & King County

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Rabid bat found in Gene Coulon Park in Renton

A rabid animal was found at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on Tuesday.

Quarterbacks Jalen Milroe, Drew Lock and Sam Darnold warm up for the Seahawks during training camp July 28 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex in Renton. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten

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Three takeaways from Seahawks training camp in Renton

Jalen Milroe shined as well as the Seahawks secondary.

COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Regional Animal Services of King County

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Wildlife blamed for recent cat deaths in South King County

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) experts have concluded that recent cat deaths in South King County…

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced the Breaking the Cycle Executive Order in March. Photo provided by King County

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KC Council: Zahilay forms committee for housing, unhoused crisis funding

The King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has formed a steering committee of local leaders to explore funding options…

The winning driiver J.R. Todd stares down the race track before qualifying on Friday July 24. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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NHRA Northwest Nationals roar at Pacific Raceways in Kent

The scent of nitromethane is a welcomed aroma around the Kent race track.

Steven Polson and his wife Victoria. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe

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Motorcyclist loses leg in Kent crash with alleged DUI driver

Steven Polson was riding his motorcycle home from work to Covington along Central Avenue South in Kent when…

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Mariners first half takeaways and second half expectations

The All-Star break symbolizes the halfway point in the season, how can the Mariners get going?

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Cause of death ruled in officer-involved SeaTac shooting

The death of a man in the officer-involved shooting in SeaTac has been ruled a suicide by the…

Moody’s Ratings issued an Aa3 rating to the Kent School District that shows confidence in the district’s long-term financial stability. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District maintains strong Moody’s credit rating

Despite recent financial struggles, the Kent School District received an Aa3 general obligation unlimited tax bond rating from…

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Officer-involved shooting in SeaTac, Renton PD leads case

The Renton Police Department is leading an investigation in an officer-involved shooting resulting in a death in SeaTac.

Renton School District Superintendent Damien Pattenaude ranks as the highest paid in the state with a total salary of $477.693. Courtesy of Renton School District.

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Report reveals state’s highest paid school superintendents

Four of the top 11 highest paid superintendents in Washington are in South King County school districts.

Michael Rucker, 32, a former Auburn Riverside High School player, pitches for the Mariners. COURTESY PHOTO, Ben Van Houten

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Auburn Riverside’s Rucker returns home to pitch for Mariners

Rucker’s story is full of twists and turns as he fulfills a dream.

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Kent man reportedly buys a banana but steals expensive items

A 32-year-old Kent man reportedly figured he had sneaky way to steal items from a Kent Safeway store…

Courtesy Photo, Puget Sound Fire

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire starts school supply drive

Puget Sound Fire, alongside the Puget Sound Firefighters Foundation, is launching a back-to-school supply drive through the month…

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Kentwood girls basketball names Felicia Johnson as new coach

Johnson has been an assistant since 2022 with the Conks.

Former Mercer Islander and current hydroplane racer Brent Hall at Summer Celebration on July 11. The Grand Prix driver is pictured with an H1 Unlimited boat. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Former Islander Hall is set for Seafair hydroplane races

Hall discussed all things hydro with MI Summer Celebration attendees.

A Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon. (Photo by Michael Humling/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
A Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon. (Photo by Michael Humling/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

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WA tribes, environmental groups sue over Endangered Species Act rule change

Washington tribes and environmental organizations sued the federal government Tuesday, arguing that recent changes to Endangered Species Act…

Featherhaven recently rescued a great horned owl that was hit by a freight train. After treating it for blunt force trauma, it was transferred to Raindancer Wild Bird Rescue for continued care. Photo courtesy Featherhaven

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Enumclaw songbird rehab sanctuary closes

Featherhaven, one of only a handful of nonprofits dedicated to wild bird care in the state, treated more…

Glenn Woloski in his 1979 Van Diemen RF79 at Pacific Raceways in 2025. Woloski died in a crash in the car at the Kent track on Sunday, July 5. COURTESY PHOTO, David G. Schultz

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Fundraiser started for family of race car driver killed in Kent

A GoFundMe account is posted for the family of Glenn Woloski, a British Columbia driver killed in a…

Runners compete in the Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Fun Run & Walk on Saturday, July 11. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Auburn girl top female finisher in Kent Cornucopia Days 5K race

Nina Blavka, 17, of Auburn, who recently finished her junior year at Auburn Mountainview High School, was the…