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Inslee names Karen A. Johnson director of new state Office of Equity

She is currently the equity and inclusion administrator for the state Department of Corrections

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Kreidler says insurance industry guts proposed ban on use of credit scores

Claims Senate Bill 5010 watered down to protect insurers, not consumers

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Treehouse awarded $1.3 million in CARES Act to help fund foster care tutoring

Chance to better engage youth education during pandemic

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We Banjo 3. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 26-31

Assault, carjacking, robbery, rescue among incidents

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Car review: Mazda’s 2021 CX-5 compact sports utility vehicle

By Larry Lark, contributor Mazda’s 2021 CX-5 compact sports utility vehicle continues to be an underrated performer in this competitive category. The top-of-the-line Signature all-wheel… Continue reading

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Claudia Bartlemay Walters | Obituary

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Claudia Bartlemay Walters | Obituary
Dorothy M. Olson | Obituary

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Dorothy M. Olson | Obituary
William (Will) Starman | Obituary

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William (Will) Starman | Obituary
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Thoughts on police reform and public trust | Guest column

By Steven D. Strachan, Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs The old saying “all politics are local” has taken on new meaning as lawmakers… Continue reading

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Judge fines Tim Eyman $2.6 million for campaign law violations

The serial anti-tax initiative sponsor said he will abide the court’s order but denied he violated ‘any law.’

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Super Joint Support Reviews: Safe Supplement Results or Fake Formula?

Super Joint Support Reviews: Safe Supplement Results or Fake Formula? Super Joint Support is an all-new health optimizing formula that has been devised using natural… Continue reading

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Auburn COVID-19 vaccination appointments shifted to Kent Feb. 11-13

All appointments to be indoors at ShoWare Center rather than Auburn drive-thru site

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Gov. Jay Inslee signs into law Feb. 8 a bill that reduces unemployment taxes for small businesses. COURTESY PHOTO, The Office of the Governor

New state law averts big spike in unemployment taxes on businesses

Inslee signed a measure to spread out increases and boost weekly benefit checks for those who are unemployed.

Gov. Jay Inslee signs into law Feb. 8 a bill that reduces unemployment taxes for small businesses. COURTESY PHOTO, The Office of the Governor
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Be a champion for preservation of local historic sites | Guest column

By Barbara Lloyd McMichael, South King County Cultural Coalition Growing up on Military Road in a house that overlooked the rural Green River Valley, I… Continue reading

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A CVS pharmacist prepares a shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. File photo

Editorial: Give teachers a cut in line for covid vaccine

It’s worth considering to get kids back in classrooms, but schools can work to open safely for all.

A CVS pharmacist prepares a shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. File photo
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Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year

A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.

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WA Democrats consider new tax on billionaires

Plan could raise $5 billion from fewer than 100 taxpayers. Detractors fear it could drive Washington’s wealthiest out of state.

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Kent church to host Souper Bowl can food drive Saturday, Feb. 6

Soup, chili and other items can be dropped off from 1-2 p.m. at Kent United Methodist Church

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John Robert Moore | Obituary

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John Robert Moore | Obituary