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The first of 152 new light rail vehicles arrived in June 2019 at Sound Transit’s Operations and Maintenance Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Sound Transit testing new light rail vehicles

Trains will run weekends and late night weekdays and will not board passengers

The first of 152 new light rail vehicles arrived in June 2019 at Sound Transit’s Operations and Maintenance Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit
A rendering of the Kent Des Moines light rail station scheduled to open in 2024. The station will be elevated near a new South 236th Street between 30th Avenue South and Pacific Highway South. COURTESY GRAPHIC, Sound Transit

Adoption of 2021 budget moves current light rail expansions ahead full steam

Construction is on track to extend Link light rail from 22 to 62 miles by 2024

A rendering of the Kent Des Moines light rail station scheduled to open in 2024. The station will be elevated near a new South 236th Street between 30th Avenue South and Pacific Highway South. COURTESY GRAPHIC, Sound Transit
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Kent’s Shop with a Cop event helps 35 children

Seventh annual event at Target with Kent Police

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Best CBD Oils for Dogs: Pain & Anxiety Relief (2020 Reviews)

Best CBD Oils for Dogs: Pain & Anxiety Relief (2020 Reviews)

Dogs suffer from the same symptoms of pain and anxiety as humans. As your dog gets older, their anxiety and chronic pain symptoms tend to… Continue reading

Best CBD Oils for Dogs: Pain & Anxiety Relief (2020 Reviews)
Don Minnick | Obituary

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William "Bill" Daniels | Obituary

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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph donates blood Dec. 18 at a Bloodworks Northwest pop-up center at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent Mayor Ralph donates blood for first time

Part of Washington and Oregon Blood Donor Day

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph donates blood Dec. 18 at a Bloodworks Northwest pop-up center at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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Auburn Police shoot, kill a fugitive who pointed a gun at them

Shot shortly after foot chase started

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Tim Eyman. File photo

Eyman: I may never qualify another ballot measure again

The anti-tax activist, accused of campaign violations, testified one last time in his bench trial.

Tim Eyman. File photo
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Sound Transit Board expands low-income fares

To launch pilot project changing fare inspection practices

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Workers call for state leaders to maintain indoor dining restrictions

Letter asks for workplace safety, direct financial relief to workers

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Courtesy of Gov. Inslee’s office

Inslee announces new guidelines for schools and in-person learning

Staff reports Gov. Jay Inslee and Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal announced Dec. 16 an update in the metrics used to inform local school… Continue reading

Courtesy of Gov. Inslee’s office
A man donates blood. COURTESY PHOTO, Bloodworks Northwest

Tragedy becomes call to action on Washington and Oregon Blood Donor Day Dec. 18

2017 Amtrak train derailment underscoring need for emergency preparedness this winter and through pandemic

A man donates blood. COURTESY PHOTO, Bloodworks Northwest
University of Washington Medical Center Montlake campus pharmacy administration resident Derek Pohlmeyer (left) and UWMC pharmacy director Michael Alwan transport a box containing Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines toward a waiting vehicle headed to the UW Medical Center’s other hospital campuses on Monday in Seattle. (Mike Siegel/The Seattle Times via media pool)

COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Washington state

People in Phase 1a will begin to receive vaccinations this week

University of Washington Medical Center Montlake campus pharmacy administration resident Derek Pohlmeyer (left) and UWMC pharmacy director Michael Alwan transport a box containing Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines toward a waiting vehicle headed to the UW Medical Center’s other hospital campuses on Monday in Seattle. (Mike Siegel/The Seattle Times via media pool)
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Carina homecare offers a safe and affordable alternative to long-term care

Carina believes everyone deserves compassionate care and they’re helping bring it closer to home for you and your loved ones!
Trash fills part of Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. The city has hired a contractor to clean up the canyon. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

City of Kent to close 100th Place SE for Mill Creek Canyon cleanup

Closure between SE 260th and 264th from Dec. 17 through March

Trash fills part of Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. The city has hired a contractor to clean up the canyon. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Thomas Harold Vickrey | Obituary

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

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Messes in Mill Creek Canyon

Thank you for your very informative article (“Cleaning up Mill Creek Canyon to cost city as much as $800,000,” Nov. 20) on the current efforts… Continue reading

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Blind Boys of Alabama livestream concert set for Dec. 23

City of Kent partners with group for holiday event

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