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    Firefighters from four agencies extinguished a brush fire Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 in the 3300 block of South 260th Street on the West Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
    Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in...
    By Steve Hunter • August 17, 2023 10:25 am

    Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded

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    The Phoenix Court Apartments in Kent at 23913 111th Pl. SE. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments
    City of Kent files public nuisance suit against...
    By Steve Hunter • August 16, 2023 6:05 pm

    Seeks injunction in efforts to improve safety at crime-ridden complex

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    King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in...
    August 15, 2023 1:45 pm

    All outdoor fires (fire bits and campfires) are prohibited; barbecues and grills are still allowed to be used.

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For people thinking about suicide, call 988, the official National Suicide Prevention Hotline phone number.
    988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline celebrates one-year anniversary
    By Renton Reporter Staff • August 8, 2023 2:37 pm

    From July 2022 to June 2023, the crisis centers answered 65,029 calls, 11,808 texts, and 13,064 chats.

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    Courtesy of Office of Secretary of State
    Suspicious envelopes received by King County elections officials
    By Cameron Sheppard • August 3, 2023 3:30 pm

    Trace amounts of fentanyl found in letter received the day before primary elections.

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    King County voters decide on Veterans, Seniors and...
    By Cameron Sheppard • August 2, 2023 1:30 am

    If passed, Proposition 1 would authorize an additional six-year property tax levy.

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    Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County
    King County wants to rehire employees who were...
    By Benjamin Leung • July 27, 2023 2:43 pm

    A total of 314 employees separated from King County as a result of the mandate, with eight retiring, 25 resigning, and 281 fired as a result of noncompliance.

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    Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses
    By Cameron Sheppard • July 27, 2023 9:00 am

    Washington State Dept. of Commerce gives $79 million across the state’s hospitality sector.

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    West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County
    King County Council targets “forever chemicals” in wastewater
    By Cameron Sheppard • July 26, 2023 4:06 pm

    The motion would initiate a study on how to mitigate the Puget Sound’s exposure to the toxic runoff.

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    Executive director of the King County Library System...
    By Cameron Sheppard • July 25, 2023 12:30 pm

    After five years with KCLS, Lisa Rosenblum’s retirement will be effective Nov. 30, 2023

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    Photo courtesy of King County Parks.
    King County parks projects receive $24M in grant...
    By Cameron Sheppard • July 19, 2023 2:45 pm

    Nearly $190 million awarded in total for outdoor recreation and habitat conservation across the state.

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    Photo courtesy of Mark Stebnicki via Pexels
Farm workers.
    Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers...
    July 18, 2023 9:15 am

    One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.

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    Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
    Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy to appear...
    By Cameron Sheppard • July 13, 2023 11:03 am

    King County voters will decide whether to renew the social services levy.

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    Juanita Beach in Kirkland (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)
    County reports a ‘concerning number’ of drownings already...
    By Cameron Sheppard • July 12, 2023 6:00 am

    At least 12 people have drowned in rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound waters this year.

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    The curated menu includes 20 new menu items for attendees to enjoy at T-Mobile Park July 7-11. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror
    T-Mobile Park’s All-Star Week menu offers Pacific Northwest...
    By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@fedwaymirror.com and Benjamin Ray benjamin.ray@fedwaymirror.com and Olivia Sullivan osullivan@fedwaymirror.com • July 7, 2023 3:00 pm

    The All-Star Week menu is offered July 7-11 at T-Mobile Park.

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    Once fans enter the Lumen Field side of the Play Ball Park they are met with all sorts of MLB All-Stars. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    2023 MLB All-Star Week: Play Ball Park is...
    By Benjamin Ray • July 7, 2023 9:50 am

    Activities indoors and outdoors to entertain fans at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle from July 8-11.

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    Check Out Washington’s Adventure packs come with a Discover Pass educational materials, pocket guides, and a pair of binoculars. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks
    “Check Out Washington” with more Adventure Packs this...
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 5, 2023 12:15 pm

    You can borrow a free Discover Pass, educational materials about state parks, and a pair of binoculars with your KCLS library card

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    Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
    Leave early or late to skirt Independence Day...
    By Ben Watanabe • June 28, 2023 4:00 pm

    Seattle area is projected to have some of the worst traffic in the nation.

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    Westbound vehicles were able to move past the damaged semi-truck but traffic was backed up for almost five hours. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Collision caused nearly-5 hour back-up on westbound SR-18
    By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@soundpublishing.com • June 21, 2023 1:30 am

    The driver of a white box truck has been charged after causing a collision with a semi-truck near Maple Valley exit.

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    An emergency fire vehicle heads past a barricade and towards Index as numerous agencies attempt to contain the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. Highway 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
    Washington at ‘epicenter’ of wildfire threat
    By Jordan Hansen • June 12, 2023 10:22 am

    Federal fire forecast shows Western Washington has one of the most dire outlooks in the U.S.

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