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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
Safety tips for preventing brush fires

Safety tips for preventing brush fires

King County Fire Chiefs Association offers advice with hot, dry, windy weather

  • Sep 9, 2020
Safety tips for preventing brush fires
Crews extinguish large brush fire in Covington | Photos

Crews extinguish large brush fire in Covington | Photos

Tuesday fire threatened several homes

Crews extinguish large brush fire in Covington | Photos
Screenshot from the state Employment Security Department’s website at esd.wa.gov.

Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay

A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five weeks.

Screenshot from the state Employment Security Department’s website at esd.wa.gov.
King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban

King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban

Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.

  • Sep 8, 2020
King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
I-5 closures near Federal Way this week for Sound Transit construction

I-5 closures near Federal Way this week for Sound Transit construction

Two lanes of I-5 will be closed overnight Sept. 9 and 10.

I-5 closures near Federal Way this week for Sound Transit construction
Screenshot of the air quality monitor at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. Courtesy Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.

King County faces unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke

Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.

Screenshot of the air quality monitor at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. Courtesy Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.