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Uso Hale’s body was discovered near the 4600 block of S. 352nd Street on Nov. 12 after neighbors called to report an object in the ditch. (Screenshot)

Kent man charged with murder after man fatally shot, left in ditch near Auburn

Body of Uso Hale, 39, found in unincorporated King County. His last known address was in Federal Way.

Uso Hale’s body was discovered near the 4600 block of S. 352nd Street on Nov. 12 after neighbors called to report an object in the ditch. (Screenshot)
Redmond’s Silver Cloud Inn, purchased by county to become permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless (photo credit: Cameron Sheppard)

King County Council approves plan for future of housing-first approach to homelessness

The plan will govern expenditures of Health through Housing dollars from 2022 to 2028.

Redmond’s Silver Cloud Inn, purchased by county to become permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless (photo credit: Cameron Sheppard)
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Inquest into Seattle Police killing of Kent man changed to Jan. 24

King County’s initial start date was in December; hearing could last until Feb. 4

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Two teen sons of man fatally shot at Kent bus stop were shot 2 days earlier

Three shootings in four days near same location lead to one dead, five injured

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Kent’s Shop with a Cop helps 38 children buy Christmas gifts

Eighth annual event by Kent Police Department, Target, Kent Youth and Family Services

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The Kent Library will remained closed for four to six weeks after water and smoke damage from a small fire on Dec. 3. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System

Kent Library to remain closed for 4-6 weeks after water damage from fire

Drop box fire Dec. 3 caused sprinkler system to activate

The Kent Library will remained closed for four to six weeks after water and smoke damage from a small fire on Dec. 3. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System
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Kent City Councilmember Bill Boyce to challenge Sen. Mona Das for 47th District seat

Republican Boyce has served 10 years on City Council after 16 years on Kent School Board

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Black drivers disproportionately pulled over by WSP in King, Pierce counties

A study by WSU researchers examined over 3 million traffic stops performed by WSP officers.

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This October 2021 photo provided by Pfizer shows kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.

King County woman among first in state to test positive for Omicron

Omicron appears to be more transmissible than the Delta variant.

This October 2021 photo provided by Pfizer shows kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.
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Tacoma woman, 26, killed in four-vehicle I-5 crash near Kent

Kent man arrested for investigation of vehicular homicide in early Saturday collision

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A birds-eye view of South King County overlooks the city of Federal Way and provides a peek at Mount Rainier in the distance. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

South King mayors meet to address crime, gun violence

The mayors of Federal Way, Kent, Auburn and Renton attended the Dec. 3 meeting.

A birds-eye view of South King County overlooks the city of Federal Way and provides a peek at Mount Rainier in the distance. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda
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State Sen. Mona Das to run for reelection in 47th legislative district

Kent Democrat seeks second four-year term in 2022

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Millennium Elementary, 1919 SE 270th St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Millennium Elementary School classroom in Kent closed due to COVID-19

Students in class will switch to remote learning; rest of school remains open

Millennium Elementary, 1919 SE 270th St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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King County weather: Dec. 3-5

Here is your King County area weather forecast for Dec. 3-5, 2021. Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46 degrees. Friday night: A 40… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2021
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Keith Wagoner

Senator becomes first GOP candidate for secretary of state

Sen. Keith Wagoner will challenge Democrat Steve Hobbs, who was appointed to the statewide post in November

  • Dec 2, 2021
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
  • Election 2022
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The Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System
The Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System
The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

FEMA to send mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit to Western Washington

The mobile site is set to open Dec. 20 in Federal Way; additional locations to come.

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
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NASA selects Kent-based Blue Origin to help develop new space station

One of three companies chosen; Blue Origin to receive estimated $130 million contract

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Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Washington health officials discuss response to new COVID variant

Things will be handled with Omicron variant similar to the Delta variant.

Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Kent’s West Hill water tower on the way up to 16 stories

Construction could be completed by spring; reservoir to go into service by fall

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