Teen driver charged with killing Kent Police officer

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Teen driver charged with killing Kent Police officer

Vehicle pursuit results in fellow officer hitting Moreno

Seattle Mariners Won’t Renew Safeco Field Lease Without County Taxpayer Funds

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Seattle Mariners Won’t Renew Safeco Field Lease Without County Taxpayer Funds

A potential reallocation of $180 million in maintenance funds puts things in a “very precarious” position.

Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla delivers an update on the investigation and death of officer Diego Moreno, shown left on a poster, at a press conference Monday afternoon outside police headquarters. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Teen driver is under investigation for murder in the death of Diego Moreno.

Kent Police, community mourn loss of decorated officer

DOL photo of suspect Krishna Mahadevan-Prasad, courtesy of Renton Police Department

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Suspect wanted for Renton homicide ends life in Hood Canal shooting

Investigators are concerned he may have committed other acts of violence.

Regional human trafficking awareness effort moving forward

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Regional human trafficking awareness effort moving forward

The full county council will discuss this July 30

Tiffany Nguyen, 17, left, of Kent, laughs with Tiffany Jinks, 16, of Tacoma, as she attempts to grab candy with an alligator clamp while learning about laparoscopic surgery last week during Nurse Camp at Tacoma General Hospital. Photo by Patrick Hagerty

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Getting a hands-on opportunity, a real-life look

MultiCare’s annual Nurse Camp inspires future medical professionals

A free classic car show, and more community news

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A free classic car show, and more community news

Classic car show coming soon

Renton remains Washington’s eighth largest city

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Renton remains Washington’s eighth largest city

Renton has been the eighth largest city since at least 2010

All 39 Washington counties will provide free ballot return postage

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All 39 Washington counties will provide free ballot return postage

Voting begins Friday for the Aug. 7 primary election.

Between Seattle’s $15 minimum wage and the new no-poach cause agreement, Washington has been leading the nation in advancing fast food workers’ rights. Photo by Fibonacci Blue/Flickr

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Washington AG’s deal grants mobility to fast food workers nationwide

Seven fast food chains have agreed to end no-poaching policies that economists say cause wage stagnation.

The Carlton Complex wildfire burned in north-central Washington state in 2014. Photo by Jason Kriess/Wikimedia Commons

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King County burn ban under way

Other counties across the state have already enacted similar restrictions.

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Pickup hit cyclist, fled scene Saturday

If you have any information on the identity of the passenger, please call 206-296-3311.

Dianne Laurine, a Commissioner for the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities says that she needs plastic straws to drink liquids, and that she easily bites through ones made out of paper. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Straw ban leaves disabled community feeling high and dry

Although disabled people are exempted from Seattle’s new law, the impacted community says that businesses haven’t gotten the…

State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions

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State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions

District covers Mercer Island and portions of Bellevue, Renton and Issaquah.

A free concert coming July 21, and more community news

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A free concert coming July 21, and more community news

Free concert features local band

Man pleads not guilty to kidnapping and attempted kidnapping

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Man pleads not guilty to kidnapping and attempted kidnapping

Kevin Timothy Brown was charged with attempting to kidnap Target customer, kidnapping Fry’s employee.

Officer uninjured following collision with pole

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Officer uninjured following collision with pole

A Renton police officer’s patrol car drove off the roadway and crashed into a pole after an unknown…

The crowd listens in and looks on as Kentridge senior-to-be Adrian Tirtu, the ASB president, talks about Eric Anderson, the school’s longtime athletic director who passed away at age 57. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

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Kentridge athletic director unexpectedly passes away at age 57

Eric Anderson remembered as a tireless worker, everyone’s friend, a leader who brought out the best in students

Kentridge High School’s longtime athletic director dies

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Kentridge High School’s longtime athletic director dies

Vigil coming up Monday night for Eric Anderson

Kindering to receive $2,500 from county budget update

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Kindering to receive $2,500 from county budget update

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