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This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the Eastern Washington town to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes. (Courtesy photo)

How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington

Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.

  • Sep 2, 2022
This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the Eastern Washington town to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes. (Courtesy photo)
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Day 7 of Kent teachers’ strike: No school on Friday, Sept. 2

Union accuses Kent School District of ‘playing shell games’ during contract talks

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Supporters hold signs at a “Stop Asian Hate” rally in Federal Way in March 2021. File photo

Hate crimes: King County Council to consider legislation for a reporting system

In the wake of a report on rising hate crimes throughout King County, legislation to establish hate crime reporting systems and awareness campaign has been… Continue reading

  • Sep 1, 2022
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@fedwaymirror.com
Supporters hold signs at a “Stop Asian Hate” rally in Federal Way in March 2021. File photo
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Kent’s Kauffman certified to advance in state Senate race

King County Elections confirms after primary ballot recount that she had 65 more votes than Kaur

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Kent Rotary clubs seek donations to Diego Moreno Scholarship fund

Goal to establish endowed scholarship in memory of fallen Kent Police officer

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COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent Education Association

Day 6 of Kent teachers’ strike: No school on Thursday, Sept. 1

Residents criticize school district over lack of contract agreement; teachers’ union disputes district class size claims

COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent Education Association
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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 8-27

Incidents include home invasion robbery, axe assault, arson arrest of 2 girls ages 12 and 13

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COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

Day 5 of Kent teachers’ strike: No school on Wednesday, Aug. 31

District releases class sizes, mental health support details

COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District
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Kent School Board to choose new member for vacant position

Public meeting changed to Thursday, Sept. 1; four finalists for seat

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Kent man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charges

Organization smuggled and distributed meth, heroin and fentanyl in Puget Sound region

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Sound Publishing to host King County prosecutor candidate forum Sept. 28

The event is free and open to the public at Carco Theatre in Renton, hosted in partnership with the Renton Chamber of Commerce.

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Natural gas leak in Kent causes evacuation of 3 buildings

Puget Sound Energy crews stop the leak in the 18500 block of 80th Court South

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Kent teachers strike Aug. 25 near Jenkins Creek Elementary School in Covington. BAILEY JO JOSIE, Sound Publishing

Kent School Board halts plan to order striking teachers to work

A 2-2 split vote stops proposal by superintendent to get courts involved

Kent teachers strike Aug. 25 near Jenkins Creek Elementary School in Covington. BAILEY JO JOSIE, Sound Publishing
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Day 4 of Kent teachers’ strike: No school on Tuesday, Aug. 30

Still no contract settlement between Kent School District and teachers’ union

COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Education Association
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Kent man, 71, charged with killing man over a parking lot dispute

28-year-old died of gunshot wound Aug. 19 at Riverwood Apartments

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics
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One man dead, two injured in Kent apartment shooting

All three shot Sunday night inside their Irwin Park apartment; no suspect information

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Kent School Board to consider lawsuit to end teachers’ strike

If board approves staff recommendation Monday night, Aug. 29, a judge could rule strike illegal

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Kent teachers on strike. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Education Association

Day 3 of Kent teachers’ strike: No school on Monday, Aug. 29

Contract dispute appears to widen between school district and union after superintendent’s statement

Kent teachers on strike. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Education Association
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Kent School Board members Leslie Hamada, Joe Bento, Awale Farah and Tim Clark. COURTESY IMAGE, Kent School District

Group seeks recall of four Kent School Board members

‘Repeated violations of law and policy have led to this,’ according to community organization

Kent School Board members Leslie Hamada, Joe Bento, Awale Farah and Tim Clark. COURTESY IMAGE, Kent School District