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King County Council votes to give free transit passes to youth

All King County residents under the age of 19 to ride for free on ORCA transit.

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Kent man faces at least 10 years in prison for drug trafficking

Drug ring distributed heroin, fentanyl and meth in the Puget Sound region

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University of Washington Professor Stuart Reges (Screenshot from Foundation of Individual Rights and Expression video)

UW professor sues school over indigenous land acknowledgment

Stuart Reges says University of Washington’s statement is “hollow” without “concrete action.”

University of Washington Professor Stuart Reges (Screenshot from Foundation of Individual Rights and Expression video)
Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (Sound Publishing file photo)

Heatwave means mid-90s temperatures all week in Puget Sound region

Another heatwave is on its way toward the greater Seattle area, with temperatures in the mid-90s likely throughout the week and a heat advisory in… Continue reading

Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (Sound Publishing file photo)
Residents walk the grounds of the future East Hill North Community Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Locals give input for new park on former Kent equestrian property

East Hill North Community Park construction is expected to start in 2024.

  • Jul 25, 2022
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@soundpublishing.com
Residents walk the grounds of the future East Hill North Community Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
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Volunteer “fixers” attempt to repair a fan at one of King county’s 2021 repair events. Photo courtesy of King County Solid Waste Division.

King County offers free repair events to promote waste reduction

If there is something in your home in need of repair, like an air fryer that won’t air-fry or a hairdryer that won’t hair-dry? Why… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2022
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie @soundpublishing.com
Volunteer “fixers” attempt to repair a fan at one of King county’s 2021 repair events. Photo courtesy of King County Solid Waste Division.
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South King County agency open applications for affordable housing funding

$1.5 million will be available for applicants in 2022

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Moore tries to cope with husband’s death by hit-and-run driver

SeaTac teen yet to go to trial for second-degree murder charge in death of Maple Valley jogger Greg Moore

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King County Elections calls for removal of unauthorized signs near ballot drop boxes

Republican activists reportedly posted signs that warns boxes are ‘under surveillance’

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Two Kent nonprofits get funds to provide mental health services

Living Well Kent and Kent Youth Family Services to help reduce health disparities

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King County Council votes to declare fentanyl a public health crisis amid overdose surge

So far in 2022, King County is on track to set yet another new overdose record.

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A State Route 18 sign in Snoqualmie before the SR 18/I-90 interchange. File photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.

SR 18 to see full closure this Saturday near Snoqualmie

Highway will be fully closed between Issaquah-Hobart Road and the Interstate 90/SR 18 interchange.

A State Route 18 sign in Snoqualmie before the SR 18/I-90 interchange. File photo Conor Wilson/Valley Record.
From left to right, starting from the top row then moving to the bottom: Emet Ward, Kim Schrier, Reagan Dunn, Matt Larkin, Dave Chapman, Ryan Dean Burkett, Justin Greywolf, Keith Arnold, Patrick Dillon, Jesse Jensen and Scott Stephenson are all candidates for U.S. Representative for Washington’s 8th Congressional District this year. Photos submitted by candidates or taken from their campaign websites or other materials.

Primary election: Schrier faces multiple challengers in 8th Congressional District

The top two finishers in this hotly contested race will advance to the Nov. 8 general election.

From left to right, starting from the top row then moving to the bottom: Emet Ward, Kim Schrier, Reagan Dunn, Matt Larkin, Dave Chapman, Ryan Dean Burkett, Justin Greywolf, Keith Arnold, Patrick Dillon, Jesse Jensen and Scott Stephenson are all candidates for U.S. Representative for Washington’s 8th Congressional District this year. Photos submitted by candidates or taken from their campaign websites or other materials.
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Modular home fire displaces family of three near Kent

Early Sunday morning, July 17 east of town

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Washington’s Lottery 40th anniversary “Scratch from the Past” ticket. (Submitted photo)

40 years later: Lottery pays off for state. Has it for you?

Games generated $17.7 billion in sales, $2.4 billion for education and $10.5 billion in prizes.

  • Jul 18, 2022
  • By Andrea Brown abrown@soundpublishing.com
Washington’s Lottery 40th anniversary “Scratch from the Past” ticket. (Submitted photo)
Screenshot of Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) website. Visit www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/pandemic-ebt-p-ebt

Third round of Pandemic EBT to arrive in late July for eligible families

The DSHS benefits program assists school-aged children facing food insecurity.

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Firefighters find woman dead in Kent apartment

July 15 fire burned out prior to arrival of fire personnel

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Congressman Smith faces five challengers for 9th District seat

District spans from Bellevue and south Seattle down through Renton, Tukwila, Kent, Federal Way and Tacoma.

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