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Kent man, 64, dies in freeway crash in Tukwila

Semi rolled down embankment Aug. 23 after collision with SUV

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A Federal Way Police Department vehicle. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

Kent man charged with arson after setting fire to towels in Federal Way Walmart

Fire caused evacuation of over 150 customers, employees on Aug. 15.

A Federal Way Police Department vehicle. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
A Porsche does laps around the track during the Pacific Raceways groundbreaking event on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

Pacific Raceways breaks ground on $200 million expansion project

The new buildings will be a hub for innovating racing technology.

A Porsche does laps around the track during the Pacific Raceways groundbreaking event on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
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Six adults displaced by Kent house fire

In the 600 block of Prospect Avenue North

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Inslee to provide clemency to those convicted under “unconstitutional” drug possession law

Governor’s office says 1200 people are eligible for clemency after State v. Blake decision.

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Seattle Children’s Hospital (courtesy of Seattle Children’s)

Group demands accountability following Seattle Children’s racism investigation

King County Equity Now petition calls for resignations and community program funding.

Seattle Children’s Hospital (courtesy of Seattle Children’s)
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Kent City Council approves return of police officers to schools

Kent School Board to consider contract Aug. 25 for two officers to split time among four schools

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Providence employees look at anti-vaccine mandate protesters as they cross the street outside of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Aug. 18, 2021. Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing

Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not

Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.

  • Aug 18, 2021
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com and Joseph Thompson jthompson@soundpublishing.com
  • Coronavirus
Providence employees look at anti-vaccine mandate protesters as they cross the street outside of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Aug. 18, 2021. Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing
Joey Thompson gets his first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Ash Way Park-n-Ride site on April 21, 2021 in Lynnwood, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo

Some people qualify for third shot of vaccine, says health department

New guidance comes as cases skyrocket in Washington and nation.

Joey Thompson gets his first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Ash Way Park-n-Ride site on April 21, 2021 in Lynnwood, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo
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Residents debate police reform laws at Kent town hall

Police chief, mayor lead discussion about impact to officers’ jobs

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A three-alarm fire at a Tukwila apartment complex Aug. 17 killed three people. (screenshot from video posted by ZONE3PIOs Twitter account)

Tukwila apartment fire kills two adults, one child; prompts landslide warning | Update

Authorities evacuated residents and hillside streets after water weakened structure of hill.

A three-alarm fire at a Tukwila apartment complex Aug. 17 killed three people. (screenshot from video posted by ZONE3PIOs Twitter account)
Federal Way Red Lion hotel, 1688 S. 348th St. Courtesy of Google Images

King County applies for acquisition funding assistance of Federal Way hotel

Request to state Department of Commerce program for $8.9 million

Federal Way Red Lion hotel, 1688 S. 348th St. Courtesy of Google Images
Screenshot from a GoFundMe page created for Manny Ortiz.

Family mourns Federal Way man who died in Kent freeway crash

Manny Ortiz was a 2014 graduate of Federal Way High School.

Screenshot from a GoFundMe page created for Manny Ortiz.
A map of preserved land and potentially preserved land under the Land Conservation Initiative (courtesy of King County)

King County preserves thousands of acres of farmland from development

The move is under the Land Conservation Initiative aimed at preserving 65,000 acres.

A map of preserved land and potentially preserved land under the Land Conservation Initiative (courtesy of King County)
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King County Fire Marshal enacts Stage 2 burn ban

The ban prohibits all outdoor recreational fires.

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Jury convicts Covington man of two Kent homeless murders

Louisa Campos and Robert Dias killed after dispute with Bradley Shaw

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Kent-Meridian graduate becomes new Covington police chief

Megan Roberts replaces Andy McCurdy

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Son charged with beating Kent mother to death with pipe wrench

He reportedly borrowed wrench from a neighbor and later returned it

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Northwest Center’s IMPACT program is working to create more inclusive pre-kindergarten education across King County. Courtesy photo

IMPACT works to promote inclusive preschooling in King County

Their goal is to reduce pre-K expulsions.

Northwest Center’s IMPACT program is working to create more inclusive pre-kindergarten education across King County. Courtesy photo
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. (Sound Publishing file photo)

State schools chief urges a vaccine mandate for teachers

The superintendent of public instruction says the governor should require vaccinations for school employees.

  • Aug 12, 2021
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. (Sound Publishing file photo)