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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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    File photo
    King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in...
    August 15, 2023 1:45 pm

    All outdoor fires (fire bits and campfires) are prohibited; barbecues and grills are still allowed to be used.

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    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. (File photo)
    Hottest temps of the year hit WA this...
    August 14, 2023 5:00 pm

    Call 2-1-1 to find free, local cooling centers in your area

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    King County Crime Dive podcast.
    Man with brain injury harasses neighbors with few...
    By Cameron Sheppard • August 13, 2023 6:40 am

    In this episode, Jonathan Arnold has allegedly harassed and sexually assaulted women in his Enumclaw neighborhood for more than two years. However, many — if not most — of these incidents have never been met with consequences because Arnold, who suffers from a traumatic brain injury, is consistently found to be unable to stand trial.

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    Current home for cricket in Marymoor Park, with the green cricket pitch in the center, is labeled “Marymoor Cricket Community Park Stadium” and is located near the soccer fields. (Courtesy of Google Maps).
    Microsoft CEO announces cricket stadium coming to Seattle...
    By Benjamin Ray • August 11, 2023 11:23 am

    Seattle Orcas co-owner discussed plans during Major League Cricket championship match.

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    First-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba is ready to go at Lumen Field. (Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing)
    Seahawks host mock game at Lumen Field |...
    By Benjamin Ray • August 7, 2023 5:37 pm

    “It’s great to get back in front of our fans in front of Lumen,” said QB Geno Smith.

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    Bryan Neyers worked at Glacier Park Elementary School (pictured here) for several years as a paraeducator, supervising kids at recess and in child care programs. Despite co-workers approaching school and district administrators about Neyers’ close relationships with students, Neyers continued working with kids. He now awaits trial on Sept. 5 on charges of molesting and raping young boys in his care. (Photo by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)
    Tahoma School District ignored repeated warnings of ‘grooming-like...
    August 7, 2023 2:40 pm

    State education officials say case highlights need for more oversight of paraeducators.

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    Devin Bush in front, working on his hands with fellow linebacker Bobby Wagner. (Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing)
    Seahawks 2023 training camp under way at VMAC...
    By Benjamin Ray • August 3, 2023 4:12 pm

    For the second day in pads, the Hawks look to build on a great ‘22 season and prepare for the new one.

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    King County voters decide on Veterans, Seniors and...
    By Cameron Sheppard • August 2, 2023 1:30 am

    If passed, Proposition 1 would authorize an additional six-year property tax levy.

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    King County Crime Dive podcast.
    Candidate steals hammers; Kent marks 17th homicide in...
    By Cameron Sheppard • July 30, 2023 6:40 am

    In this episode, a Federal Way City Council candidate was accused of stealing from a hardware store; and the city of Kent marks its 17th homicide so far in 2023.

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    King County Crime Dive podcast.
    Police officer still on payroll while awaiting murder...
    By Cameron Sheppard • July 28, 2023 9:50 am

    In this episode, an update on Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who is still on the city payroll while awaiting trial for murder.

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    Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County
    King County wants to rehire employees who were...
    By Benjamin Leung • July 27, 2023 2:43 pm

    A total of 314 employees separated from King County as a result of the mandate, with eight retiring, 25 resigning, and 281 fired as a result of noncompliance.

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    West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County
    King County Council targets “forever chemicals” in wastewater
    By Cameron Sheppard • July 26, 2023 4:06 pm

    The motion would initiate a study on how to mitigate the Puget Sound’s exposure to the toxic runoff.

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    Executive director of the King County Library System...
    By Cameron Sheppard • July 25, 2023 12:30 pm

    After five years with KCLS, Lisa Rosenblum’s retirement will be effective Nov. 30, 2023

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    King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci invited young Swifties to read the proclamation, with each taking an album title-themed clause. (Courtesy of King County)
    King County Council names July 18-25 ‘Taylor Swift...
    July 18, 2023 4:30 pm

    Proclamation comes before the pop star’s sold-out Seattle tour dates.

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    Photo courtesy of Mark Stebnicki via Pexels
Farm workers.
    Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers...
    July 18, 2023 9:15 am

    One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.

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    King County Crime Dive podcast.
    Boy on scooter dies at scene of collision...
    By Cameron Sheppard • July 17, 2023 8:40 am

    In this episode, Bellevue police recover 3D-printed ghost guns from a drive-by shooting suspect; Valley SWAT arrests a 19-year-old man in the shooting death of a Bothell man behind the Kent YMCA; and a 12-year-old boy on a scooter dies at the scene of a collision in Kent.

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    Kyle Tucker of the Astros at the plate against the Phillies Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Five days of baseball heaven: MLB 2023 All-Star...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 13, 2023 6:00 pm

    From T-Mobile Park to Lumen Field and Pike Place Market, Seattle shines as the 2023 All-Star Weekend host.

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    Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
    Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy to appear...
    By Cameron Sheppard • July 13, 2023 11:03 am

    King County voters will decide whether to renew the social services levy.

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