The Phoenix Court Apartments in Kent at 23913 111th Pl. SE. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments

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City of Kent files public nuisance suit against Phoenix Court Apartments

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

Rep. Kim Schrier opens up the food locker at The Market to reveal a bag of fresh food. The Market plans to open up five additional lockers in several communities in east Pierce County by the end of the year to better support those who are experiencing any level of food insecurity. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Food lockers soon to be available in Wilkeson, Carbonado

The Market is expanding its food access solution for communities in food deserts as Rep. Kim Schrier announces…

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King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in light of high temps | Local Services

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

Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (File photo)

Northwest

Hottest temps of the year hit WA this week

Call 2-1-1 to find free, local cooling centers in your area

A Buckley Firefighter training with the jaws of life and another photo of a firefighter practicing putting out a car fire for training. Photo Courtesy of Buckley Fire Department

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Buckley fire department expects to put levy lid lift on upcoming ballot

Buckley Fire Department has had to do more with less, so they plan to propose a levy lid…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Man with brain injury harasses neighbors with few consequences | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, Jonathan Arnold has allegedly harassed and sexually assaulted women in his Enumclaw neighborhood for more…

Current home for cricket in Marymoor Park, with the green cricket pitch in the center, is labeled “Marymoor Cricket Community Park Stadium” and is located near the soccer fields. (Courtesy of Google Maps).

Sports

Microsoft CEO announces cricket stadium coming to Seattle area

Seattle Orcas co-owner discussed plans during Major League Cricket championship match.

Photo By Joshua Solorzano// Sound Publishing.
The Valley Cities Behavioral Health Van being shown off at the Enumclaw Street Fair.

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Valley Cities Outreach Van connecting the hard to reach

Valley Cities Behavioral Health has a new van that they’re using to connect to those in need

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The Simple Goodness Soda Shop advertised the upcoming seventh Goats and Garlic Festival during the Wilkeson Handcar Festival parade.

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Wilkeson soda shop hosts seventh annual Goats and Garlic Festival

Simple Goodness Sisters started out as a garlic farm before slinging its own simple syrups

Black Diamond employees participating in a ceremonial groundbreaking at the location where the Lawson Hills Fire Station is set to be. Photo By Joshua Solorzano//Sound Publishing.

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New Black Diamond fire station construction begins

City and officials and Oakpointe employees hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 2

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Stevan Knapp’s file on the King County Sheriff’s Office sex offender registry.

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Enumclaw sex offender house now empty; resident moved to McNeil Island

A Department of Corrections report noted that Stevan Knapp was experiencing high levels of anxiety after alleged threats…

First-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba is ready to go at Lumen Field. (Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing)

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Seahawks host mock game at Lumen Field | Preseason football 2023

“It’s great to get back in front of our fans in front of Lumen,” said QB Geno Smith.

Bryan Neyers worked at Glacier Park Elementary School (pictured here) for several years as a paraeducator, supervising kids at recess and in child care programs. Despite co-workers approaching school and district administrators about Neyers’ close relationships with students, Neyers continued working with kids. He now awaits trial on Sept. 5 on charges of molesting and raping young boys in his care. (Photo by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)

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Tahoma School District ignored repeated warnings of ‘grooming-like behavior’

State education officials say case highlights need for more oversight of paraeducators.