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State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs

A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra earnings.

  • Jul 2, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Human remains in West Seattle identified

Human remains in West Seattle identified

Bags of body parts were found in a suitcase along a West Seattle beach on June 19.

Human remains in West Seattle identified
Kent, Federal Way men charged in 2017 murder of Seattle woman

Kent, Federal Way men charged in 2017 murder of Seattle woman

Prosecutors say three gang members fired up to 16 shots at vehicle

Kent, Federal Way men charged in 2017 murder of Seattle woman
Governor Jay Inslee smiles and laughs Sept. 3, 2019, during a speech at the Lynnwood Link Extension groundbreaking in Lynnwood. A Thurston County judge ruled he exceeded his authority when he vetoed single sentences in the state transportation budget in 2019. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)

Judge invalidates Gov. Inslee’s veto in roads budget

Lawmakers said the governor crossed a constitutional line.

  • Jul 1, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
Governor Jay Inslee smiles and laughs Sept. 3, 2019, during a speech at the Lynnwood Link Extension groundbreaking in Lynnwood. A Thurston County judge ruled he exceeded his authority when he vetoed single sentences in the state transportation budget in 2019. (Olivia Vanni / Herald file)
Kent Police Blotter | June 14-29

Kent Police Blotter | June 14-29

ATM robbery; gunfire exchanged; drive-by shooting; burglary arrest

  • Jul 1, 2020
Kent Police Blotter | June 14-29
Sound Transit gets $100 million federal grant for Federal Way light rail extension

Sound Transit gets $100 million federal grant for Federal Way light rail extension

Portion of $790 million payment toward $3.1 billion project

  • Jul 1, 2020
Sound Transit gets $100 million federal grant for Federal Way light rail extension
Kent apartment rents up 0.8% in June compared to last year

Kent apartment rents up 0.8% in June compared to last year

Median rents at $1,501 for one-bedroom unit

  • Jul 1, 2020
Kent apartment rents up 0.8% in June compared to last year
King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers

King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers

Over half of all new cases are among people ages 20-39

  • Jun 30, 2020
King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers
Fireworks illegal in city of Kent

Fireworks illegal in city of Kent

Police post concerns about ban violations due to Fourth of July Splash cancellation

  • Jun 30, 2020
Fireworks illegal in city of Kent
Nicholas Germer. COURTESY PHOTO/gofundme.com

Kent man killed in shooting at Cedar River; man charged with murder

Argument led to fight, shooting June 18

  • Jun 29, 2020
Nicholas Germer. COURTESY PHOTO/gofundme.com
Bloodworks Northwest plans Pop-Up Donor Center at Kent Station
Bloodworks Northwest plans Pop-Up Donor Center at Kent Station
Fourth and Willis Street roundabout construction to start in Kent

Fourth and Willis Street roundabout construction to start in Kent

Project will replace signalization intersection with two-lane roundabout

Fourth and Willis Street roundabout construction to start in Kent
Public and private universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs and similar schools and programs may resume general instruction, including in-person classes and lectures, starting Aug. 1. Pictured: The University of Washington-Bothell campus. File photo

Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says

His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.

  • Jun 29, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
  • Coronavirus
Public and private universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs and similar schools and programs may resume general instruction, including in-person classes and lectures, starting Aug. 1. Pictured: The University of Washington-Bothell campus. File photo
Federal Way police officers investigate a crime scene on July 26. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

Federal Way Police Department bans neck restraints, chokeholds

Officers have used a vascular neck restraint 41 times in past five years

Federal Way police officers investigate a crime scene on July 26. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo
Construction work set for 76th Avenue South in Kent

Construction work set for 76th Avenue South in Kent

Northbound lanes to close for raising the road

Construction work set for 76th Avenue South in Kent
Kent School District task force working on back-to-school plan

Kent School District task force working on back-to-school plan

Final proposal to go to Kent School Board on Aug. 13

  • Jun 26, 2020
Kent School District task force working on back-to-school plan
Firefighters extinguish two Kent apartment fires

Firefighters extinguish two Kent apartment fires

Busy afternoon June 24

Firefighters extinguish two Kent apartment fires
City of Kent adds two more communication coordinators

City of Kent adds two more communication coordinators

Neighborhood Program coordinator laid off

City of Kent adds two more communication coordinators
Memorial for homicide victim Hiram Figueroa at Brannan Park, 1019 28th St. NE, Auburn. Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

Prosecutor charges suspected killer of Auburn man with second-degree murder

Hiram Figueroa was shot June 18 at Brannan Park during dispute.

Memorial for homicide victim Hiram Figueroa at Brannan Park, 1019 28th St. NE, Auburn. Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
Keiser applauds financial support measure for furloughed workers, employers

Keiser applauds financial support measure for furloughed workers, employers

State’s SharedWork program for businesses, nonprofits, local governments

Keiser applauds financial support measure for furloughed workers, employers