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Man carjacks 74-year-old woman along I-5 in Kent after crash

State Patrol looking for man who reportedly caused 4-car collision Saturday, Nov. 12 prior to taking vehicle

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King County Prosecuting Attorney candidates (left) Leesa Manion and (right) Jim Ferrell (Screenshot from King County website)

Early results show Manion leads Ferrell in King County Prosecutor race

Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell vie for the position of King County Prosecuting Attorney.

King County Prosecuting Attorney candidates (left) Leesa Manion and (right) Jim Ferrell (Screenshot from King County website)
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Use-of-force and body camera policies at the sheriff’s office | King County Local Dive

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Child, 9, shot in mouth in apparent road rage in Renton

Incident near Grady Way and Rainier Avenue

  • Nov 11, 2022
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@fedwaymirror.com
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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County prosecutor race

Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.

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Kent School District to implement boundary changes next fall

Some students will attend different schools under plan; sixth graders moving to middle schools

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Liberation and luck: World War II veteran Leo Thoennes at 101

Now in his 11th decade, Thoennes, of Federal Way, still lives a charmed life

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Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman

Kauffman leading Boyce in 47th District Senate race | Update

As of Nov. 10 count, Kauffman up 52.87% to 46.98%; Boyce remains hopeful

Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman
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Man faces charges in 3-vehicle carjacking spree that started in Kent

Man, 22, also reportedly took vehicles in Bellevue and Seattle before being caught in Renton

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Wind damage to cover leads to unveiling of Kent water tower

Painting of mural on reservoir revealed earlier than planned

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Congressman Adam Smith. Courtesy photo

Smith leads in 9th Congressional District race | Election 2022

In the race for United States Representative in Congressional District 9, incumbent Adam Smith leads the way in early returns. According to King County Elections’… Continue reading

Congressman Adam Smith. Courtesy photo
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Son charged with murder in Kent death of mother’s boyfriend

Allegedly shot man 8 to 10 times and had previously threatened him

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Pedestrian killed by train in downtown Kent

Gowe, Titus and Willis streets were shut down for investigation at BNSF tracks

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Use of force policy changes recommended for King County Sheriff’s Office

By Dec. 1, law enforcement agencies must either adopt the model policy or adopt a policy consistent with it.

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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 24-Nov. 5

Incidents include carjackings, robberies, shootings

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight not satisfied with KC Sheriff’s body-worn camera policy

OLEO said while it supports a body-worn camera policy, the KCSO’s current policy is insufficient.

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Shukri Olow and Chris Stearns

Stearns leading Olow by a wide margin for 47th District House seat

Clash between two Democratic candidates

Shukri Olow and Chris Stearns
Julie Anderson, left, and Steve Hobbs, right.

Steve Hobbs holds early lead in secretary of state race

Election 2022

  • Nov 8, 2022
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
  • Election 2022
Julie Anderson, left, and Steve Hobbs, right.
(Top left) David Hackney, (top right) Stephanie Peters, (bottom left) Jeanette Burrage, and (bottom right) Steve Bergquist. (Screenshot from vote.wa.gov)

Results from races in Washington’s 11th Legislative District

David Hackney leads opponent Stephanie Peters, as Steve Bergquist leads against Jeanette Burrage.

(Top left) David Hackney, (top right) Stephanie Peters, (bottom left) Jeanette Burrage, and (bottom right) Steve Bergquist. (Screenshot from vote.wa.gov)
Debra Entenman and Kyle Lyebyedyev

Kent Democrat Entenman winning 47th District House race

On her way to defeating Lyebyedyev for her third consecutive victory

Debra Entenman and Kyle Lyebyedyev