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Kent Police Officer arrests suspect, recovers stolen car near school Monday morning
A Kent Police Department patrol officer recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested one suspect Monday morning, Oct. 7, 2024, after spotting the car during a routine patrol. At 9:44 a.m., Officer A. Munoz was patrolling near South 228th Street and Central Avenue South (map below) when he received an alert about a stolen 2012 Toyota Prius traveling southbound on Central Avenue. The car had been reported stolen in King County.
Washington team helping with Hurricane Helene response
TACOMA, Wash. — As of Monday, at least 230 people died because of Hurricane Helene. The storm’s widespread damage is having an impact across six states. A recovery effort is underway as another powerful hurricane moves across the Gulf of Mexico. Crews from around the country are offering...
DUI Suspected in Four-Car Injury Crash on I-5 Ramp in Federal Way
A wrong-way driver caused a four-vehicle collision on I-5 in Federal Way resulting in serious injuries and major traffic delays. Wrong-Way Driver Causes Four-Vehicle Collision on I-5 in Federal Way. A serious multi-vehicle accident happened late on October 4, 2024, when a wrong-way driver on the northbound I-5 ramp to...
Tacoma Public Utilities proposing rate increases for 2025, 2026
TACOMA, Wash. — More than 300,000 people could soon pay more on their utility bills. Tacoma Public Utilities is proposing to increase their rates for 2025 and 2026. The Utility said on average, residential customers would see a 6.5% increase in their power bills in 2025, and another 6.5% increase in 2026. For water bills, it would be a 6.3% increase in 2025 and another 6.3% increase in 2026.
City's minimum wage at center of heated debate in Olympia
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Should Olympia's minimum wage workers make at least $4 more per hour? It was the question on the minds of city council staff and dozens of community members Tuesday night at a vastly attended council meeting. It comes after two labor unions, representing workers who are...
Kitsap schools follow Gig Harbor's lead with cell phone bans this fall
GIG HARBOR – Last month, Michele Suiter hopped on a Zoom call with school officials from Ellensburg to offer guidance on cell phone policies. As more districts across the state move towards banning the devices, a handful have turned to the Gig Harbor High principal for advice. Suiter and her staff ran something...
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