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Sound Transit’s new fair ambassadors will replace fare enforcement officers. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Sound Transit Fare Ambassador Pilot Program begins

Fare ambassadors will start checking fares on Link and Sounder Sept. 13

Sound Transit’s new fair ambassadors will replace fare enforcement officers. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit
Daniel Elementary School, 11310 SE 248th St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

COVID-19 closure strikes Kent classroom at Daniel Elementary

First closure in Kent School District since opening Aug. 26

Daniel Elementary School, 11310 SE 248th St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Kent School Board approves return of deputy to Kentlake High

3-2 vote for district’s school resource officer contract with King County Sheriff’s Office

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WinCo employee shot by customer in Federal Way

The 30-year-old employee was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center; suspect not located

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Gov. Jay Inslee talks about schools reopening during a past news conference. (Screenshot courtesy of TVW)

Masks required at big outdoor events; vaccine mandates expanded

Governor’s mask order takes effect Sept. 13.

  • Sep 9, 2021
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com and Joseph Thompson jthompson@soundpublishing.com
  • Coronavirus
Gov. Jay Inslee talks about schools reopening during a past news conference. (Screenshot courtesy of TVW)
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King County is looking for community members to help oversee law enforcement accountability

Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight is in need of applicants.

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Federal Way Red Lion hotel, 1688 S. 348th St. Courtesy of Google Images

King County receives $8.9M to turn Federal Way Red Lion hotel into emergency homeless shelter

Site to provide 84 units of shelter to people experiencing short- and long-term homelessness.

Federal Way Red Lion hotel, 1688 S. 348th St. Courtesy of Google Images
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Kent City Council grants rent relief to Half Lion Public House

Due to COVID-19 impact on restaurant/bar at city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex

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This image was shared by the King County Sheriff's Office in announcing they had identified the driver in the fatal hit and run of a Maple Valley man.

Deputies identify suspected 15-year-old driver in fatal collision of Maple Valley man

The alleged driver is still at large, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.

This image was shared by the King County Sheriff's Office in announcing they had identified the driver in the fatal hit and run of a Maple Valley man.
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Mistrial ends child molestation case against former Kent substitute teacher

2019 kindergarten class incident with 6-year-old student

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Garbage at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley. FILE PHOTO

Why burning our trash may not be as bad as it sounds

Understanding waste-to-energy’s financial and environmental impact in King County.

Garbage at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley. FILE PHOTO
People hold up signs in protest of Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest proclamations during a Rally for Medical Freedom on Aug. 25 in Buckley. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate

An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.

  • Sep 7, 2021
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
  • Coronavirus
People hold up signs in protest of Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest proclamations during a Rally for Medical Freedom on Aug. 25 in Buckley. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing
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Puget Sound Fire cancels 9/11 event due to COVID-19

Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11 at Maple Valley station

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Matt Axe, the Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Coordinator with the King Conservation District, speaks to homeowner Anita Kissee-Wilder about fire reduction strategies at her home in North Bend on Aug. 24. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

King County braces for more wildfires in rural areas

Firefighters have already responded to a number of large fires.

Matt Axe, the Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Coordinator with the King Conservation District, speaks to homeowner Anita Kissee-Wilder about fire reduction strategies at her home in North Bend on Aug. 24. Photo by Conor Wilson/Valley Record.
Juanita High School student Ria Mahon. Courtesy photo

Student brings awareness to menstrual health among Puget Sound’s homeless

When Ria Mohan, a junior of Juanita High School in Kirkland, had to choose a topic of focus for a HOSA (Future Health Professionals) research… Continue reading

Juanita High School student Ria Mahon. Courtesy photo
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Jury convicts Kent man of immigration fraud

Former United Kingdom resident lied about his arrests for sexually touching young girls

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Kent’s ShoWare Center to require face masks; smoking area eliminated

Other changes include clear bag policy, cashless transactions

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The CityZen Commons apartments, 10925 SE 259th St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, CityZen Commons

Kent apartment rents increase sharply by 10.8% compared to 2020

Sixth straight monthly increase; median rents stand at $1,421 for a one-bedroom apartment

The CityZen Commons apartments, 10925 SE 259th St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, CityZen Commons
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School district opens new Kent Laboratory Academy

Facility combines former Kent Phoenix Academy and Kent Mountain View

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire plans to enforce state’s vaccination mandate

About 80% of firefighters, emergency medical technicians already in compliance

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