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SR 410 in Enumclaw to remain closed for several weeks

SR 410 in Enumclaw to remain closed for several weeks

Rocks and wires down on SR 410 making it unsafe for travel

  • Sep 15, 2020
SR 410 in Enumclaw to remain closed for several weeks
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Renton woman pleads guilty to purchasing firearms for ‘violent street gangs’

Woman provided the guns to her son, who modified them, sold them to gang members

  • Sep 15, 2020
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Kent man, 18, charged with robbing, beating Uber driver

Kent man, 18, charged with robbing, beating Uber driver

Attack last month in Seattle

Kent man, 18, charged with robbing, beating Uber driver
Smoke fills Kent Valley | Photos

Smoke fills Kent Valley | Photos

From Oregon wildfires

Smoke fills Kent Valley | Photos
Air quality hits hazardous level in Kent

Air quality hits hazardous level in Kent

Conditions remain bad throughout the state because of wildfire smoke

Air quality hits hazardous level in Kent
A view of the Palmer Fire, located seven miles southwest of Oroville in north central Washington. Source: InciWeb

Antifa isn’t starting Washington wildfires

Online conspiracy theories are spreading as the West Coast burns.

A view of the Palmer Fire, located seven miles southwest of Oroville in north central Washington. Source: InciWeb
Seven decades later, the search for two missing Navy pilots continues

Seven decades later, the search for two missing Navy pilots continues

The pilots are thought to have disappeared near Black Lake, northeast of North Bend.

Seven decades later, the search for two missing Navy pilots continues
Auburn police in riot gear during a June 2, 2020, protest in the city’s downtown. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

Auburn forms a Police Advisory Committee

Police looking for residents keen to serve on committee

Auburn police in riot gear during a June 2, 2020, protest in the city’s downtown. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Sep 11, 2020
Puget Sound Fire call report
The truck of the Renton family as it was found Tuesday. While fleeing the Cold Springs Fire two adults were severely burned and one toddler died. Courtesy photo/Okanogan Sheriff’s Office

Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs Fire

The parents were severely burned and are being treated at Harborview Medical Center

The truck of the Renton family as it was found Tuesday. While fleeing the Cold Springs Fire two adults were severely burned and one toddler died. Courtesy photo/Okanogan Sheriff’s Office
SR 410 remains closed between Sumner and Bonney Lake

SR 410 remains closed between Sumner and Bonney Lake

Sumner Grade Fire burned across highway

SR 410 remains closed between Sumner and Bonney Lake
Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs Fire

Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs Fire

The parents were severely burned and are being treated at Harborview Medical Center

Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs Fire
Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 28 to Sept. 8

Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 28 to Sept. 8

Burglary, hit and run, multiple gunshots among incidents

  • Sep 10, 2020
Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 28 to Sept. 8
Kent-based Puget Sound Fire purchases two new aid cars

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire purchases two new aid cars

Vehicles serve downtown area

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire purchases two new aid cars
SR 410 east of Enumclaw remains closed due to fire

SR 410 east of Enumclaw remains closed due to fire

The highway is expected to be closed into next week | Sept. 10 update

SR 410 east of Enumclaw remains closed due to fire
A plane drops fire retardant on the Palmer Mountain Fire last week. The fire is listed as 84 percent contained, and fully lined. Laura Knowlton/Sound Publishing staff photo

Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather are scorching WA

Dry summer conspired with the pandemic and a wind storm.

A plane drops fire retardant on the Palmer Mountain Fire last week. The fire is listed as 84 percent contained, and fully lined. Laura Knowlton/Sound Publishing staff photo
Two Kent residents appointed to Valley team that investigates police use of force

Two Kent residents appointed to Valley team that investigates police use of force

Pastor Lawrence Boles, Todd Minor chosen to be non-law enforcement community representatives

Two Kent residents appointed to Valley team that investigates police use of force
Two Kentridge High School students chosen as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Two Kentridge High School students chosen as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
Kent unveils a new batch of art-wrapped traffic signal control boxes

Kent unveils a new batch of art-wrapped traffic signal control boxes

Eight more boxes display art at intersections

Kent unveils a new batch of art-wrapped traffic signal control boxes
Puget Sound Fire reported Sept. 8 that it had responded to 212 calls in 24 hours, with 133 of those calls between 8 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday, including multiple fires. Courtesy photo

King County Fire Chiefs urge public to take steps to prevent brush fires from starting, spreading

The public should follow these tips to prevent brush fires.

Puget Sound Fire reported Sept. 8 that it had responded to 212 calls in 24 hours, with 133 of those calls between 8 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday, including multiple fires. Courtesy photo