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Darryl L. Harris | Obituary
Darryl L. Harris was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be dearly missed. – – – – – – –...
Inquest into Seattle Police killing of Kent man changed to Jan. 24
A King County inquest into the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Kent man by Seattle Police has been changed to Jan. 24 through Feb. 4....
NASA selects Kent-based Blue Origin to help develop new space station
NASA has signed agreements with Kent-based Blue Origin and two other companies to develop designs of space stations and other commercial destinations in space. The...
As new COVID-19 variant looms, vaccination disparities linger in King County
On Nov. 26, the World Health Organization classified a new COVID-19 variant, called B.1.1.529 (or “Omicron”) as a “variant of concern.” There are currently no...
King County Councilmember Dunn will challenge Rep. Kim Schrier for U.S. Congress seat
Fresh off his fourth re-election win on the King County Council, Reagan Dunn has announced he’ll challenge incumbent U.S. Congresswoman Kim Schrier, a Democrat, to...
Kent mayor calls for meeting with county officials about shootings
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph released a statement on Sunday, Nov. 28 in response to shootings on back-to-back days near the intersection of Pacific Highway South...
Male shot, injured in second shooting at same Kent location in 2 days
A male was shot and injured at about 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27 in the same area of Kent where someone fatally shot a Federal...
Department of Health announces QR code verification program to prove vaccination status
The Washington State Department of Health is announcing that vaccine verification options now include QR code functionality through WA Verify, the state’s new Digital COVID-19...
Jesse Sarey’s family wants people to know who the real Jesse was
Jesse Sarey was more than his fatal encounter with Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson — he was a son, a brother, and a cousin who...
Thanksgiving traffic forecast is heavier than pre-pandemic
Buckle up for a rebound in holiday travel congestion this week. An increase in travel is expected around Thanksgiving, starting Wednesday until Monday. AAA Washington...