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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
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Kent man pleads guilty to controlled substance charge

Initially faced controlled substance homicide charge after Seattle man died from a drug overdose

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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9

KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.

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Students at Key To Change will have music written for them by composer in residence, Curtis Stewart.

Key To Change string studio offers music lessons, opportunities in south King County

Based in Renton, this nonprofit for young violin and viola players will host its annual Solo String Festival and Spring Salon Fundraiser at Benaroya Hall, May 5-7.

Students at Key To Change will have music written for them by composer in residence, Curtis Stewart.
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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results

If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.

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John Houston speaks at the April 5 school board meeting.

Renton family seeks reparations from Renton School District

‘My dad never would have sold his property,’ says John Houston about pressure to sell land in the 1960s

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John Houston speaks at the April 5 school board meeting.
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Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app to end May 11

Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app is scheduled to conclude May 11 in tandem with the end of the Public Health Emergency. The smartphone application uses… Continue reading

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
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Renton player part of national championship girls hockey team

Joely Connell helps lead Sno-King Junior Thunderbirds 16-and-under girls team to title

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Lambert leads Kent-based T-Birds to 8-1 victory over Prince George

Seattle takes 3-0 lead in best-of-seven WHL playoffs second round

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In this 2019 file photo: A Kent Police SUV is recovered near Interstate 90 and Highway 18 after a woman reportedly stole the vehicle near Kentridge High School and led police on a pursuit. Officers arrested the woman in the vehicle near I-90 and Highway 18. Nobody was injured during the pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO

Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits

A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee for his expected signing.

In this 2019 file photo: A Kent Police SUV is recovered near Interstate 90 and Highway 18 after a woman reportedly stole the vehicle near Kentridge High School and led police on a pursuit. Officers arrested the woman in the vehicle near I-90 and Highway 18. Nobody was injured during the pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Hayley Richbart

Washington needs a pragmatic approach for helping asylum seekers | Guest column

By Hayley Richbart, asylum case manager, Jewish Family Service of Seattle

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AR-15 rifle that was recovered by Mercer Island police. (File photo)

WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales

Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.

AR-15 rifle that was recovered by Mercer Island police. (File photo)
From left to right: Rep. Marcus Riccelli, Sen. Manka Dhingra, Sen. Karen Keiser, Gov. Jay Inslee, Rep. Jessica Bateman, Rep. My-Linh Thai and AG Bob Ferguson. (Courtesy photo)

With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses

Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order the FDA to stop its sale.

From left to right: Rep. Marcus Riccelli, Sen. Manka Dhingra, Sen. Karen Keiser, Gov. Jay Inslee, Rep. Jessica Bateman, Rep. My-Linh Thai and AG Bob Ferguson. (Courtesy photo)
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Have you filed your 2022 tax return? It’s not too late to apply for the Working Families Tax Credit!

Even if you’ve already filed your 2022 tax return, you may still be eligible to apply for the new Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) program.… Continue reading

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Useful Tips for Financial Advisors to Stay in Demand in 2023

Financial advisors face multiple problems in their activities daily, and achieving success requires them to perform multiple roles simultaneously. Of course, it’s important to always… Continue reading

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7 Websites Where You Can Ask Someone to Write My Essay

Writing essays can be a daunting task, especially when you have a heavy workload, academic pressure, and a low grade point average. With those factors… Continue reading

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Magic at the Washington State Supreme Court | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers: “On March 24, the state Supreme Court ruled that the capital gains tax was constitutional. They did so by defining it… Continue reading

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Justus D’Addario from Renton Family Therapy has seen significant progress in many of his clients using a technique called Lifespan Integration Therapy.

Not all talk! Renton therapist helps clients experience themselves in a new light

Creating a timeline of your life can help break old habits and move past trauma

Justus D’Addario from Renton Family Therapy has seen significant progress in many of his clients using a technique called Lifespan Integration Therapy.