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Jeannine Grinnell named CEO at Valley Medical Center

Has worked at Valley for 20 years

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Ban on single-use plastic bags in WA begins Oct. 1

Shoppers will have the choice to pay for a reusable plastic or recycled paper bag.

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Photo courtesy of Kristen Gregory via the Federal Way Police Department’s Facebook page.

Federal Way mayor proposes adding 13 officers to police force

The department currently has 11 officer vacancies

Photo courtesy of Kristen Gregory via the Federal Way Police Department’s Facebook page.
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Housing and finance insiders call for subsidized housing families can own, instead of rent

Advocates say increasing homeownership will strengthen the community, build intergenerational wealth

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Kent Police officers to receive 16% pay hike Oct. 1

Contract agreement reached early to make jobs more attractive

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Council Councilmember Dunn asks for review of charges in hit-and-run death

Sends letter to Satterberg in murder case against 15-year-old SeaTac girl

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No changes yet by King County prosecutors in charging SeaTac girl

Office has not received completed investigation materials in possible second hit-and-run case

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A semi flipped on its side and spilled gravel and other debris Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 21 along southbound Interstate 5 at the I-405 Renton exit. COURTESY PHOTO, State Patrol

Semi crash causes delays on southbound I-5 in Tukwila

Gravel and other debris cover two lanes near I-405 exit on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 21

A semi flipped on its side and spilled gravel and other debris Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 21 along southbound Interstate 5 at the I-405 Renton exit. COURTESY PHOTO, State Patrol
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Kent’s Dave Mitchell named Hometown Hero by Mariners

Recognized for exceptional volunteerism during pandemic

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Kent man, 36, receives seven-year sentence for teen rape

Man provided alcohol to teen at family gathering in Olympic National Park

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Police, FBI investigating possible hate crime at Federal Way Sikh center

Burglars strike community center, school and place of worship on Sept. 17.

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SeaTac girl, 15, reportedly may have hit a second pedestrian

King County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help to find injured man

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Kent Community Foundation creates Afghan Crisis Fund

Kick-off event Sept. 23 at Olive Tree Mediterranean Restaurant

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Kent triple shooting leaves one dead, two critically injured

Along West Meeker Street; police ask for help to find suspect in 11th homicide of 2021

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Puget Sound Fire responds to a house fire Sept. 15 in Covington. One resident died in the fire. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Man, 58, dies in Covington house fire | Update

Man identified in Sept. 15 fire in 26200 block of 180th Avenue SE

Puget Sound Fire responds to a house fire Sept. 15 in Covington. One resident died in the fire. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
Gregory Moore and his family. COURTESY PHOTO, gofundme.com

Moore’s family wants teen driver to face murder charge in adult court

Prosecuting attorney explains why case against SeaTac girl, 15, remains in Juvenile Court

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Man, 41, found dead in Des Moines garage after reported shooting

A 33-year-old woman was arrested at the scene, police say.

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Arrest made in shooting death of Auburn-area woman

A 30-year-old man was taken into custody by King County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

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Highline College in Des Moines to celebrate 60th year

2021-2022 academic year launches anniversary festivities

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