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    Articles by Steve Hunter
    Someone fired a shot that hit this car Wednesday night, Dec. 6 along Interstate 5 near South 320th Street in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol
    Four freeway shootings on one night in South...
    By Steve Hunter • December 7, 2023 11:16 am

    Vehicles shot at Dec. 6 along I-5 in SeaTac and Federal Way and on State Route 167 in Auburn

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    Jury convicts ex-Seahawk Wheeler for DV assault of...
    By Steve Hunter • November 16, 2023 6:10 pm

    Kent Police arrested Wheeler in 2021 after attack of his then girlfriend at their apartment

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    Courtesy Photo, Target
    Kent, Renton Target stores part of organized retail...
    By Steve Hunter • November 16, 2023 1:58 pm

    State’s new Organized Retail Crime Unit files theft charges in its first criminal prosecution case

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    The Renton Regional Fire Authority responds Nov. 8 to King County Elections headquarters in Renton after a white substance was found in an envelope. COURTESY PHOTO, Renton RFA
    State League of Women Voters condemn election office...
    By Steve Hunter • November 10, 2023 1:38 pm

    League president calls substances mailed ‘an attack on democracy’

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    Kent Police officer fired six shots in killing...
    By Steve Hunter • November 6, 2023 1:42 pm

    Man reportedly fell to ground during foot pursuit and then came at officer with large knife

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    King County jail guard reportedly took bribes to...
    By Steve Hunter • November 2, 2023 4:40 pm

    Allegedly took in methamphetamine and fentanyl to two inmates at Seattle correctional facility

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    Sound Transit to enforce passenger fares starting Nov....
    By Steve Hunter • November 1, 2023 6:05 pm

    Fare ambassadors to check passengers on Link light rail and Sounder trains

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    Kaiser Permanente’s Kent Medical Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kaiser Permanente
    Kaiser Permanente strike could impact Kent, Renton, Federal...
    By Steve Hunter • October 10, 2023 11:08 am

    Union taking vote to authorize strike Nov. 1 at 36 state locations if no settlement reached

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    Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor
    Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19
    By Steve Hunter • September 28, 2023 11:36 am

    ‘He is experiencing very mild symptoms, including a mild cough’ governor’s office says

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    A rendering of the new light rail station in Kent, near Pacific Highway South and 30th Avenue South, that will be called Kent Des Moines Station along the extension from SeaTac to Federal Way scheduled to open in 2026. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit
    Sound Transit seeks feedback to light rail fare...
    By Steve Hunter • September 25, 2023 2:55 pm

    Online open house available through Oct. 22

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    County Councilmember Upthegrove running for state lands commissioner
    By Steve Hunter • September 25, 2023 11:06 am

    Fifth Democrat to enter race; council District 5 includes parts of Kent, Renton

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    The U.S. Department of Justice released a photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, of Auburn, during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ
    Auburn man receives 18-year sentence for role in...
    By Steve Hunter • September 1, 2023 2:59 pm

    Ethan Nordean, 32, helped lead Proud Boys attack Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

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    Courtesy Photo, Des Moines Police
    Juveniles fire shots at each other in Des...
    By Steve Hunter • August 31, 2023 4:30 pm

    School not yet in session at North Hill Elementary; police search for suspects

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    Seattle Children’s to close downtown Kent thrift store
    By Steve Hunter • August 31, 2023 3:42 pm

    Kent Bargain Boutique opened 28 years ago

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    Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics
    Another deadly year in Washington state for fatal...
    By Steve Hunter • August 31, 2023 10:52 am

    State Patrol blames impairment, distraction, speeding and not wearing seat belts for higher numbers

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    Firefighters from four agencies extinguished a brush fire Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 in the 3300 block of South 260th Street on the West Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
    Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in...
    By Steve Hunter • August 17, 2023 10:25 am

    Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded

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    The Phoenix Court Apartments in Kent at 23913 111th Pl. SE. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments
    City of Kent files public nuisance suit against...
    By Steve Hunter • August 16, 2023 6:05 pm

    Seeks injunction in efforts to improve safety at crime-ridden complex

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    State attorney general files discrimination lawsuit against O’Reilly...
    By Steve Hunter • August 16, 2023 4:30 pm

    Company denies accusations that it discriminated against pregnant employees

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    Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics
    New state agency to review police use of...
    By Steve Hunter • July 13, 2023 4:06 pm

    State Office of Independent Investigations ready to go to work

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    Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
    King County Elections mails primary ballots
    By Steve Hunter • July 13, 2023 10:15 am

    For Aug. 1 election

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