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    Articles by Steve Hunter
    State Sen. Joe Nguyen, D-White Center, supports more pay for school board members. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Legislative Support Services
    State Senate bill would boost pay for school...
    By Steve Hunter • January 12, 2024 11:25 am

    Current maximum pay is no more than $50 per day and $4,800 per year; Joe Nguyen sponsors bill

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    Choose 180 selects Nneka Payne as new executive...
    By Steve Hunter • January 5, 2024 3:35 pm

    King County nonprofit advocates to transform juvenile and criminal legal systems

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    Courtesy Photo, Sound Transit
    Sound Transit to change light rail fare to...
    By Steve Hunter • December 15, 2023 12:50 pm

    Current fares vary depending on trip distance

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    Mother of Kentlake High student killed in crash...
    By Steve Hunter • December 8, 2023 10:38 am

    Community rallies to support Sarah Baileigh who remains hospitalized after Nov. 17 collision in Kent

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    Someone fired a shot that hit this car Wednesday night, Dec. 6 along Interstate 5 near South 320th Street in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol
    Four freeway shootings on one night in South...
    By Steve Hunter • December 7, 2023 11:16 am

    Vehicles shot at Dec. 6 along I-5 in SeaTac and Federal Way and on State Route 167 in Auburn

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    The Renton Regional Fire Authority responds Nov. 8 to King County Elections headquarters in Renton after a white substance was found in an envelope. COURTESY PHOTO, Renton RFA
    State League of Women Voters condemn election office...
    By Steve Hunter • November 10, 2023 1:38 pm

    League president calls substances mailed ‘an attack on democracy’

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    King County jail guard reportedly took bribes to...
    By Steve Hunter • November 2, 2023 4:40 pm

    Allegedly took in methamphetamine and fentanyl to two inmates at Seattle correctional facility

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    Sound Transit to enforce passenger fares starting Nov....
    By Steve Hunter • November 1, 2023 6:05 pm

    Fare ambassadors to check passengers on Link light rail and Sounder trains

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    Kaiser Permanente’s Kent Medical Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kaiser Permanente
    Kaiser Permanente strike could impact Kent, Renton, Federal...
    By Steve Hunter • October 10, 2023 11:08 am

    Union taking vote to authorize strike Nov. 1 at 36 state locations if no settlement reached

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    Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor
    Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19
    By Steve Hunter • September 28, 2023 11:36 am

    ‘He is experiencing very mild symptoms, including a mild cough’ governor’s office says

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    A rendering of the new light rail station in Kent, near Pacific Highway South and 30th Avenue South, that will be called Kent Des Moines Station along the extension from SeaTac to Federal Way scheduled to open in 2026. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit
    Sound Transit seeks feedback to light rail fare...
    By Steve Hunter • September 25, 2023 2:55 pm

    Online open house available through Oct. 22

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    County Councilmember Upthegrove running for state lands commissioner
    By Steve Hunter • September 25, 2023 11:06 am

    Fifth Democrat to enter race; council District 5 includes parts of Kent, Renton

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    Deadly Accident
    Another deadly year in Washington state for fatal...
    By Steve Hunter • September 5, 2023 3:20 pm

    State Patrol blames impairment, distraction, speeding and not wearing seat belts for higher numbers

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