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Kent mayor promotes Fitzpatrick to CAO; White to city attorney

Each were working interim positions after departure of CAO Matheson

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Girder Tie-in from the Angle Lake Station to the Federal Way Link Extension March 5. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

Sound Transit Link extension projects face delays

Federal Way line expected to open in 2025 rather than 2024 due to ground instability issues.

Girder Tie-in from the Angle Lake Station to the Federal Way Link Extension March 5. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit
Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, left, debates Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on Aug. 17 with moderator Melissa Santos of Axios Local in the center. (Photo by Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business)

Secretary of state debate: Sparks fly as Hobbs and Anderson face off

Julie Anderson called Steve Hobbs an “inexperienced political appointee.” He’s been in the job since Inslee put him there in November.

  • Aug 18, 2022
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, left, debates Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on Aug. 17 with moderator Melissa Santos of Axios Local in the center. (Photo by Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business)
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King County Council approves $5 million in funding for youth mental health

CDC statistics show increased mental health emergencies among youth during the pandemic.

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Congressman introduces bill to discourage large investors from buying homes

Some point to large investors and private equity firms for the high cost of homes.

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Two industry leaders take over LakePointe development in Covington

214-acre urban village to feature up to 1,750 residences, retail, office and hotel space

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Senate race between Kent Democrats Kauffman, Kaur heads to recount

Kauffman leads Kaur by 65 votes for 47th District Senate seat bid against Republican Boyce

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Kent nonprofit gets $176,000 grant to connect youth with outdoors

Wakulima USA receives King County grant

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A map showing the expanding areas of wildfire risk in the region. Red areas indicate the greatest wildfire risk areas. (Courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources)

King County releases first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy

Amid expanding fire risks, the plan makes recommendations for agencies across the region.

A map showing the expanding areas of wildfire risk in the region. Red areas indicate the greatest wildfire risk areas. (Courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources)
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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director issues statement on behavioral health response

Calls for non-law-enforcement teams to respond to non-violent emergencies related to mental health.

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Kent City Council approves $7.2M purchase of land near Clark Lake Park

Buying of 17-acre Ruth property will complete city land purchases around the lake

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Abortion rights protesters fill all four corners of the intersection in front of the Everett Planned Parenthood in support of abortion rights on Saturday, July 9, 2022 (Olivia Vanni / Sound Publishing)

GOP cheered abortion ruling. Democrats responded by voting.

A swell of electoral support for Democrats pushed turnout higher in primary. Republicans look to adjust for November

  • Aug 15, 2022
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
  • Election 2022
Abortion rights protesters fill all four corners of the intersection in front of the Everett Planned Parenthood in support of abortion rights on Saturday, July 9, 2022 (Olivia Vanni / Sound Publishing)
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Housing First: ‘What if we do nothing about homelessness?’ | Podcast

A podcast about King County’s Health Through Housing initiative.

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564-unit Kent apartment complex proposed for West Hill

Project would be built along South 240th Street; east of Lowe’s and west of I-5

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Kent man charged with assault after police standoff at apartment complex

67-year-old man reportedly threatened to shoot woman and her father

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Five family members, dog escape Kent house fire on East Hill

24 emergency response personnel handle the call early Friday morning, Aug. 12

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Kent firefighters extinguish shed fire along Novak Lane

Takes about an hour to put out as fire extends to brush

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Puget Sound Fire responds in Kent to four fires within an hour

A vehicle, pile of tires and two dumpsters burned Aug. 8 in 10600 block of SE 240th Street

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Rapper gets 6 years in prison for drug dealing in King, other counties

Kent detective part of regional DEA Drug Task Force that investigated the case

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Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy of King County.

County executive announces coalition to tackle King County’s degrading state of behavioral health care

The policy proposals will be delivered to the King Couty Council next month.

Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy of King County.