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Kent Police offer Vino with the 5-0

Kent Police offer Vino with the 5-0

Feb. 20 event replaces Coffee with the Chief

  • Feb 12, 2020
Kent Police offer Vino with the 5-0
Das sponsors bill to prohibit openly carried guns on state Capitol campus

Das sponsors bill to prohibit openly carried guns on state Capitol campus

‘Allowing for open carry does not contribute to a safe, welcoming public atmosphere’

  • Feb 12, 2020
Das sponsors bill to prohibit openly carried guns on state Capitol campus
Federal Way resident Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens, 17, died Jan. 27, 2017. Courtesy photo

Law enforcement challenges report on sting operation that killed Federal Way teen

King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.

Federal Way resident Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens, 17, died Jan. 27, 2017. Courtesy photo
Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8

Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8

Applications open in February for housing vouchers

  • Feb 11, 2020
  • The Renton Reporter staff
Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8
In 2018, the city of Seattle approved and then repealed a head tax within a month. It would have levied a $275 per employee tax on businesses grossing more than $20 million annually. Sound Publishing file photo

County head tax bill passes committee

Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.

In 2018, the city of Seattle approved and then repealed a head tax within a month. It would have levied a $275 per employee tax on businesses grossing more than $20 million annually. Sound Publishing file photo
One road remains closed in Kent due to water over roadway

One road remains closed in Kent due to water over roadway

Other streets back open Feb. 11

  • Feb 11, 2020
One road remains closed in Kent due to water over roadway
Star Lake Park-and-Ride in Kent to close March 21 for light rail construction

Star Lake Park-and-Ride in Kent to close March 21 for light rail construction

Drivers to be redirected to Redondo Heights Park-and-Ride

  • Feb 11, 2020
Star Lake Park-and-Ride in Kent to close March 21 for light rail construction
Gov. Jay Inslee signs the first bill of the 2020 legislative session into law. On the right stands the bill’s primary sponsor, Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, who is wearing a red tie. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

Gov. Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher education

Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.

  • Feb 11, 2020
Gov. Jay Inslee signs the first bill of the 2020 legislative session into law. On the right stands the bill’s primary sponsor, Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, who is wearing a red tie. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service
Sound Publishing file photo

King County Council could place roads levy lift on 2020 ballot

Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.

Sound Publishing file photo
U.S. Department of Justice sues King County for banning ICE flights | Update

U.S. Department of Justice sues King County for banning ICE flights | Update

Constantine responds to claims of unlawful, unconstitutional restrictions on use of Boeing Field

  • Feb 10, 2020
U.S. Department of Justice sues King County for banning ICE flights | Update
Kent School District named Gold Star district

Kent School District named Gold Star district

79 percent of eligible middle school students signed-up for College Bound Scholarships

  • Feb 10, 2020
Kent School District named Gold Star district
King County Prosecutor Satterberg seeks more help for drug addicts

King County Prosecutor Satterberg seeks more help for drug addicts

Supports business head tax to raise revenue

King County Prosecutor Satterberg seeks more help for drug addicts
King County Metro’s battery-electric bus. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

King County Metro bus fleet will be electrified by 2035

Future base in South King County would house hundreds of the zero-emission vehicles.

King County Metro’s battery-electric bus. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov
Three-quarters of the suicide deaths among children ages 10 to 14 are caused by firearms, according to a new report from the Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at the University of Washington. File photo

King County studies youth gun violence amid rising suicides

It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.

Three-quarters of the suicide deaths among children ages 10 to 14 are caused by firearms, according to a new report from the Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at the University of Washington. File photo
A King County work crew clears a road near Preston on Feb. 7, 2020. Heavy rains appear to have caused multiple landslides along the road. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

The future could look a lot like this year’s flood season

Climate change is expected to lead to more winter flooding in King County.

A King County work crew clears a road near Preston on Feb. 7, 2020. Heavy rains appear to have caused multiple landslides along the road. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
High tides, as seen in this file photo of Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Pacific County, could become the norm in the future due to sea level rise. Sound Publishing file photo

UW summarizes Washington climate impact on water

The report localizes information from the United Nations.

High tides, as seen in this file photo of Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Pacific County, could become the norm in the future due to sea level rise. Sound Publishing file photo
Green River moves into flood phase 4 | Update

Green River moves into flood phase 4 | Update

Major flooding may occur in Kent

  • Feb 7, 2020
Green River moves into flood phase 4 | Update
Federal funding sought to enhance salmon recovery at Howard Hanson Dam

Federal funding sought to enhance salmon recovery at Howard Hanson Dam

Washington Congressional delegation supports fish passage project

  • Feb 7, 2020
Federal funding sought to enhance salmon recovery at Howard Hanson Dam
King County launches online application for property tax relief program

King County launches online application for property tax relief program

Thousands more eligible with change in law

  • Feb 6, 2020
King County launches online application for property tax relief program
King County Executive Constantine signs emergency proclamation in response to storm

King County Executive Constantine signs emergency proclamation in response to storm

Flooding, landslides and other damage from heavy rain

  • Feb 6, 2020
King County Executive Constantine signs emergency proclamation in response to storm