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Neely-O’Brien Elementary School students receive backpacks filled with supplies from Office Depot on the first day of school Aug. 26 in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent school receives 500 backpacks with supplies from Office Depot

Donations to Neely-O’Brien Elementary students; all-star teacher gets laptop, chair

Neely-O’Brien Elementary School students receive backpacks filled with supplies from Office Depot on the first day of school Aug. 26 in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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King County to require masks at large outdoor gatherings of 500 or more

New health officer order to control the spread of COVID-19

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This 2019 security footage at the Cenex gas station in Black Diamond shows Anthony Chilcott on his phone before entering, and driving off with, Carl Sanders’ Ford Raptor and Monkey, his poodle, in the front seat. Courtesy photo

Oversight office releases scathing report on King County Sheriff’s Office

Report analyzes 2019 killing of Anthony Chilcott by deputies.

This 2019 security footage at the Cenex gas station in Black Diamond shows Anthony Chilcott on his phone before entering, and driving off with, Carl Sanders’ Ford Raptor and Monkey, his poodle, in the front seat. Courtesy photo
Close-up hand using phone in night time on street. File photo

King County Council steps closer to establishing hate crime hotline

The program is aimed at reducing the number of unreported hate crimes.

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Kent schools off to smooth start so far during pandemic

No classroom or school closures due to COVID-19 cases

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Investigation: 911 calls handled properly in Kent Ramada Inn killing of Auburn woman

Police took 52 minutes to respond to domestic violence attack; civil lawsuit expected

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 11-29

Incidents include bicyclist killed, teen shot, pizza delivery driver attacked

  • Sep 1, 2021
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City of Kent won’t require vaccine mandates for employees

At least 70% are already vaccinated

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Kent’s ShoWare Center to get $3 million in upgrades, repairs

Projects to be spread out over next five years at city-owned arena

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Gov. Jay Inslee (left) bumps elbows with Auburn Vaccine Clinic staff member Mary Johnson (right) on June 22, 2021. Inslee visited the clinic to promote vaccinations in lower King County. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

COVID-19 surge puts strain on local hospitals

Delta is the predominate strain in Washington.

Gov. Jay Inslee (left) bumps elbows with Auburn Vaccine Clinic staff member Mary Johnson (right) on June 22, 2021. Inslee visited the clinic to promote vaccinations in lower King County. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
C-17 at Joint Base Lewis McChord airstrip. (Photo courtesy of United States Military)

King County Councilman calls for plan to help Afghan refugees settle here

Washington state expects roughly 6,000 refugees to come from Afghanistan.

C-17 at Joint Base Lewis McChord airstrip. (Photo courtesy of United States Military)
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Controversy hits King County Council race between Olow, Upthegrove

Olow says Upthegrove needs to apologize for what she claims were racist, dehumanizing remarks

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Three Kent Police officers turn in resignation letters

Reveal future plans in statements; exits part of department trend

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Artist Karisa Keasey as she paints. Photo curtesy of Karisa Keasey

Artist shares portraits and stories of refugees in the Northwest

Her book will be a required reading for 7th-graders in Kent School District.

Artist Karisa Keasey as she paints. Photo curtesy of Karisa Keasey
Kent-based Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket successfully completed another flight to space and back Aug. 26 in West Texas. The booster is in the foreground and the capsule to the left of it. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin
Kent-based Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket successfully completed another flight to space and back Aug. 26 in West Texas. The booster is in the foreground and the capsule to the left of it. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin
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Kent School Board votes 3-2 to approve police in schools program

Two board members wanted more public input prior to vote

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Traffic drums to help provide safety for walking to new Kent school

River Ridge Elementary along Military Road South

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School begins Thursday, Aug. 26 in the Kent School District. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

COVID-19 guidance for parents of schoolkids | Harborview Medical Center tips

Kent School District classes start Aug. 26

  • Aug 25, 2021
School begins Thursday, Aug. 26 in the Kent School District. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District
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Students from certain backgrounds more likely to be kicked out of Kent classrooms

School district acknowledges inequities and related barriers to learning.

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Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo

State looks at college enrollment goals for high school students

“We want to close racial and ethnic gaps.”

Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo