NorthwestJuly 17, 2003

Pullman city attorney dies while in Canada

PULLMAN -- Pullman City Attorney Tom Kingen died Wednesday morning while on a bicycling trip in Canada, according to a city news release.

Kingen had served in the position since October 1997.

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"Tom was a wonderful asset to the city and will be greatly missed,

" said Pullman Mayor Mitch Chandler.

The news release said the mayor and city officials will meet soon to decide about filling the position.

A city official said Kingen was in his mid-50s and had gone on such bike trips before.

There was no word on the cause of death. Kingen is survived by his wife and three children.

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