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Kent, Auburn, Renton mayors sign letter to legislators about drug laws

Three among 28 mayors across the state opposing House changes to Senate bill on drug possession laws

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Patrick Nicholas, 59, enters the courtroom Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. He is standing trial for the December 1991 killing of 16-year-old Sarah Yarborough. Ellen M. Banner/The Seattle Times

Trial begins over 1991 murder of Federal Way High School student

Patrick Leon Nicholas is accused of killing Sarah Yarborough, 16, more than 30 years ago.

Patrick Nicholas, 59, enters the courtroom Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. He is standing trial for the December 1991 killing of 16-year-old Sarah Yarborough. Ellen M. Banner/The Seattle Times
In this 2019 file photo: A Kent Police SUV is recovered near Interstate 90 and Highway 18 after a woman reportedly stole the vehicle near Kentridge High School and led police on a pursuit. Officers arrested the woman in the vehicle near I-90 and Highway 18. Nobody was injured during the pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO

Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits

A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee for his expected signing.

  • Apr 18, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
In this 2019 file photo: A Kent Police SUV is recovered near Interstate 90 and Highway 18 after a woman reportedly stole the vehicle near Kentridge High School and led police on a pursuit. Officers arrested the woman in the vehicle near I-90 and Highway 18. Nobody was injured during the pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO
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Missing after a Mariners game | Podcast

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Man, 21, dies after shooting at Auburn Environmental Park

Early Monday morning, April 17

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Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda.

Federal Way’s Iam Tongi breaks into the Top 26 on ‘American Idol’

Decatur High School student and rising star heads back to Hawaii for the next round.

Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda.
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Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St.

Judge rules against Federal Way Discount Guns

The gun store has argued magazine ban is unconstitutional

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Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St.
Ballot measure for King County Crisis Care Levy. File photo

$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot

King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.

Ballot measure for King County Crisis Care Levy. File photo
Leticia “Leti” Martinez-Cosman, 58, was last seen on March 31 at a Seattle Mariners baseball game. (Photo courtesy of the SPD Blotter)

Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son of missing Seattle woman

The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.

Leticia “Leti” Martinez-Cosman, 58, was last seen on March 31 at a Seattle Mariners baseball game. (Photo courtesy of the SPD Blotter)
AR-15 rifle that was recovered by Mercer Island police. (File photo)

WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales

Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.

  • Apr 10, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
AR-15 rifle that was recovered by Mercer Island police. (File photo)
The D’Andre Glapsy defense team, from left to right: Attorney Anna Samuel, investigator Emily Willard, social worker Alix Willard, D’Andre Glaspy, attorney Michael Schueler and investigator Molly Gilbert. COURTESY PHOTO, Michael Schueler

Jury acquits Renton man in death of 2-year-old boy

King County Medical Examiner’s Office stands by homicide ruling despite evidence found during investigation.

The D’Andre Glapsy defense team, from left to right: Attorney Anna Samuel, investigator Emily Willard, social worker Alix Willard, D’Andre Glaspy, attorney Michael Schueler and investigator Molly Gilbert. COURTESY PHOTO, Michael Schueler
Fish culvert in Issaquah. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

Advocacy group looking to empower local stewards of salmon habitat

Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group is offering a free training program.

Fish culvert in Issaquah. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)
Decatur High School in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO, Federal Way Public Schools

Decatur High security guard pleads not guilty to sexual misconduct charge

Man allegedly had sex with 17-year-old female student

Decatur High School in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO, Federal Way Public Schools
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Decatur High School senior and “American Idol” contestant Iam Tongi sits at home on March 1. His father Rodney spent a bonus from his job as an electrician to buy Iam’s guitar.

Federal Way singer Iam Tongi advances on ‘American Idol’

Decatur High School student stays alive in competition

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Decatur High School senior and “American Idol” contestant Iam Tongi sits at home on March 1. His father Rodney spent a bonus from his job as an electrician to buy Iam’s guitar.
Rescue divers search Five Mile Lake in Auburn on April 5 for a fisherman who went into the water to help a kayaker. Photo courtesy of South King Fire and Rescue

Man dies assisting kayaker at Five Mile Lake in Auburn

The kayaker was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center on April 5.

Rescue divers search Five Mile Lake in Auburn on April 5 for a fisherman who went into the water to help a kayaker. Photo courtesy of South King Fire and Rescue
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King County Elections offers virtual workshops for candidates

Interested in running for office? Workshops have the details

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Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

Auburn single-vehicle crash kills one, critically injures three

GMC Denali crashes into home early Wednesday morning in the 4000 block of Auburn Way South

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo
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Renton Police seize $412K of narcotics, cash

Suspects of the March 14 bust were also tied to another drug seizure in December 2022.

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Drug bust tied to white supremacist prison gang | Podcast

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