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Man, 45, fatally shot in Federal Way near Mirror Lake

A 22-year-old man, the suspected shooter, has been detained, police say.

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Auburn man faces charge of attempted kidnapping of barista

King County prosecutors charge man in Jan. 16 incident at drive-thru window

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Police searching for suspects who robbed Federal Way nail salon at gunpoint

The two suspects reportedly stole several items from employees and customers on Jan. 18

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Pickleball Rising license plate, designed by Laramie Studio in Seattle (Seattle Metro Pickleball Association)

Washington pickleball fans may may soon have special license plate

Enthusiasts are teaming up on a bill for a special plate. Proceeds would build and maintain courts.

  • Jan 19, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
Pickleball Rising license plate, designed by Laramie Studio in Seattle (Seattle Metro Pickleball Association)
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Alleged would-be Auburn barista snatcher makes first court appearance

38-year-old man held on $500,000 bail; could face attempted kidnapping charge with sexual motivation

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Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus.

Residents express concern about Auburn mayor’s paid time off

Continues to accrue high number of unlimited sick leave and vacation time toward eventual payout

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus.
A suspected drunk driver allegedly collided with several vehicles Saturday afternoon on U.S. 2 near Chain Lake Road in Monroe. (Monroe Police Department)

Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk

Washington could join Utah with toughest standard in the nation. Change concerns wine and hospitality industries.

  • Jan 17, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
A suspected drunk driver allegedly collided with several vehicles Saturday afternoon on U.S. 2 near Chain Lake Road in Monroe. (Monroe Police Department)
Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

Police arrest Auburn man they suspect tried to kidnap a barista

Reportedly attempted to pull barista through drive-up window Jan. 16

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo
Police lights (File photo)

Man, 36, dies after hit-and-run in Federal Way

Officers responded to the area near Harbor Freight Tools just before 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 16.

Police lights (File photo)
Police helicopter camera shot of one of the fleeing vehicles. (Screenshot from Bellevue Police Department website)

Four minors arrested after armed carjacking at Renton Landing

Suspects, three ages 14 and one 12, fled north and were arrested in Bellevue with two vehicles.

Police helicopter camera shot of one of the fleeing vehicles. (Screenshot from Bellevue Police Department website)
Screenshot of the Issaquah Press from Nov. 6, 1985, regarding the murder trial of John H. Schoenhals.

Family fears son’s killer could be freed from Washington state prison

Mark Wallace was 14 when he was killed by his older brother’s friend, John H. Schoenhals.

Screenshot of the Issaquah Press from Nov. 6, 1985, regarding the murder trial of John H. Schoenhals.
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City of Federal Way to exchange guns for gift cards

Federal Way Police event Feb. 4 aims to reduce firearm-related casualties.

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Law enforcement officials from various cities responded to The Commons mall on the afternoon of Jan. 5. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Five teens charged after robbery, police chase ending in Federal Way

Three teens are 15-years-old; other two are 14 and 13

Law enforcement officials from various cities responded to The Commons mall on the afternoon of Jan. 5. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
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Planned development near Renton’s The Landing could be city’s largest

An 1,179-unit apartment complex taking over the vacant site of the former Fry’s Electronics.

  • Jan 12, 2023
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com
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Gov. Jay Inslee enters the House chambers before beginning the 2023 State of the State. Courtesy photo

State of the State: Inslee pushes for $4 billion housing bond

Calls for an assault weapons ban and the constitutional protection of abortion rights drew cheers from Democrats, silence from the GOP.

  • Jan 12, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
Gov. Jay Inslee enters the House chambers before beginning the 2023 State of the State. Courtesy photo
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Renton man sentenced after federal charges related to drug trafficking

The 28-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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Proposal would exempt Washington’s news outlets from B&O tax

Legislation cited as necessary save jobs and protect a critical community service.

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Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Joann Thomas and her attorney Terrence Kellogg exit the U.S. District Court building in Seattle following her conviction in the drainage district trial.

Wife of Enumclaw drainage district commissioner sentenced to three years for fraud, other charges

Joann Thomas won’t be reporting to prison until after her husband receives his sentence in February.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Joann Thomas and her attorney Terrence Kellogg exit the U.S. District Court building in Seattle following her conviction in the drainage district trial.
Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St. OLIVIA SULLIVAN, Sound Publishing

King County judge orders Federal Way Discount Guns to stop high-capacity magazine sales

Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit against the store in December 2022

Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St. OLIVIA SULLIVAN, Sound Publishing
Law enforcement officials from various cities responded to The Commons mall on the afternoon of Jan. 5. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

5 teens arrested after police chase ends in Federal Way

The five reportedly robbed a man in Seattle before fleeing in stolen vehicles.

Law enforcement officials from various cities responded to The Commons mall on the afternoon of Jan. 5. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing