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PATRICIA PITT

Patricia Pitt died peacefully at home on April 21, 2017. She was surrounded by her children and her…

Who gets blame for another special session? | COMMENTARY

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Who gets blame for another special session? | COMMENTARY

“Conflict is an inevitable byproduct. Just like special session.”

CROP Hunger Walk is set for May 7

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CROP Hunger Walk is set for May 7

Last year, the walk raised $31,653.33 to help end hunger.

Prune those shrubs and keep planting veggies

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Prune those shrubs and keep planting veggies

Marianne Binetti will make the following appearance at Windmill Gardens in Sumner. The fee is $5 for each.…

Carriage Crest Elementary School receives Washington Achievement Award

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Carriage Crest Elementary School receives Washington Achievement Award

Carriage Crest Elementary among three other Kent School District elementary schools received Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction…

The importance of understanding taxes | COMMENTARY

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The importance of understanding taxes | COMMENTARY

It’s that time of year again: property tax statements have recently come out from King County

Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra to perform on Sunday

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Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra to perform on Sunday

The performance is 3 p.m., April 30 at Carco Theater.

Renton Rotary selects Teachers of the Month for April

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Renton Rotary selects Teachers of the Month for April

As part of their commitment to education and to celebrate teachers in the Renton School District, each month…

King County Library System names interim director

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King County Library System names interim director

The King County Library System (KCLS) Board of Trustees on Thursday appointed a KCLS Foundation board member as…

RTC celebrates grand opening of automotive technology complex

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RTC celebrates grand opening of automotive technology complex

The grand opening and celebration of the building is May 11.

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Fire started from multiple battery chargers

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Fire started from multiple battery chargers

Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority responded to the fire in a house near Fairwood on Wednesday.

12 men were arrested during online child sex sting

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12 men were arrested during online child sex sting

Two men, one from Kent and one from Renton were charged in an online child sex sting operation…

Tina Meyer describes her son Cody Meyer, 23, as her best friend. Cody died last May from a heart attack related to injuries sustained in a distracted-driver incident. Tina testified in support of legislation proposed this session that would prohibit drivers from using their hands to operate their phones while driving. Photo provided by Tina Meyer

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Legislation aims to get drivers’ attention off their phones and back on the road

Legislation proposed this session would prohibit drivers from using their cellphones while driving.

Constantine unveils stronger community-centered response for youth, families in crisis

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Constantine unveils stronger community-centered response for youth, families in crisis

King County Executive Dow Constantine announced new options for parents, youth, school personnel and local law enforcement that…

Bill proposing to increase KCLS board of trustees members awaits Governor signature.

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Bill proposing to increase KCLS board of trustees members awaits Governor signature.

If passed, the number of board members will increase from five to seven.

Spring clean your way to energy savings

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Spring clean your way to energy savings

Five ways to save during warmer months.

King County seeks applicants for Rural Forest Commission positions

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King County seeks applicants for Rural Forest Commission positions

Currently there are two vacant positions in the commission.

LLOYD STANTON TONKIN

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LLOYD STANTON TONKIN

January 25, 1934 - April 8, 2017

Upcoming town halls, property taxes due date and other King County news

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Upcoming town halls, property taxes due date and other King County news

Community service program hosts town hall meetings