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Police, fire and medics respond to a shooting Aug. 11 at Garrison Creek Park, 9615 S. 218th St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Two men shot, injured in Kent at Garrison Creek Park

Police say it may have been an attempted robbery

Police, fire and medics respond to a shooting Aug. 11 at Garrison Creek Park, 9615 S. 218th St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
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Breaking down barriers in Kent with dental treatment, vaccinations

Groups offered free clinic at Morrill Meadows Park

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King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert (file photo)

Councilmember calls for safety emergency declaration after county courthouse violence

Also proposed is legislation to improve courthouse security measures.

King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert (file photo)
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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 6-8

Machete fight, domestic violence among incidents

  • Aug 12, 2021
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SEIU Healthcare 1199NW union workers hold a safety strike Aug. 11 after a violent patient left 11 employees injured Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW union workers hold a safety strike Aug. 11 after a violent patient left 11 employees injured Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

Cascade Behavioral Health workers strike after incident involving violent patient

Multiple employees are believed to have been injured and some even hostpitalized following incident.

SEIU Healthcare 1199NW union workers hold a safety strike Aug. 11 after a violent patient left 11 employees injured Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW union workers hold a safety strike Aug. 11 after a violent patient left 11 employees injured Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing
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Kent’s ShoWare Center receives $3.1 million federal grant

Part of Shuttered Venue Operators Grants program to help cover losses, expenses during pandemic

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Kent motorcyclist paralyzed after crash with hit-and-run driver

Herman Webster, 42, hit by driver who reportedly ran a red light; no suspect identified by police

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Kent’s Puget Sound Fire adds new $1.5 million ladder truck

Replaces truck that went into service in 2007

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Renee Davis. Courtesy photo

King County to pay family of pregnant mother killed by sheriff deputies

Renee Davis was a 23-year-old mother of three and pregnant when she was killed.

Renee Davis. Courtesy photo
If passed, Senate Bill 6254 would limit the nicotine concentration of vape products, ban certain flavoring chemicals and require vape manufacturers, distributors and retailers to obtain licenses from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Photo courtesy of ecigarettereviewed.com

Lawmakers propose sweeping regulations for vaping industry

Bill supporters cite concerns over health issues and teen use.

  • Aug 11, 2021
If passed, Senate Bill 6254 would limit the nicotine concentration of vape products, ban certain flavoring chemicals and require vape manufacturers, distributors and retailers to obtain licenses from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Photo courtesy of ecigarettereviewed.com
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Kent man, 33, sentenced in downtown Seattle looting case

Receives 2-year prison sentence for illegally possessing a firearm during civil unrest

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Another summer heat wave is coming to King County

Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s for the second time this summer.

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City of Kent to offer two cooling center locations Aug. 12-13

At Kent Commons and Kent Library; temperatures to hit 97 degrees

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City of Kent changes volunteer board policies to get new members

Term limits to be imposed for 11 boards and commissions

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Gov. Jay Inslee (center) speaks about getting vaccinated during his visit to the Auburn vaccine clinic on June 22, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

Governor will require state employees to get COVID vaccine

Workers must do so by mid-October to keep their jobs. The order also covers long-term care providers.

  • Aug 9, 2021
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
  • Coronavirus
Gov. Jay Inslee (center) speaks about getting vaccinated during his visit to the Auburn vaccine clinic on June 22, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
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Kent police chief, mayor to host town hall about police reform

Discussion Aug. 16 about new measures this year adopted by the Legislature

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Amy Freedheim gives a speech to county employees and supporters during a march for women's safety at work in Seattle on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The march was scheduled after a woman was attacked in a bathroom at the King County Courthouse. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

County employees and supporters march for safer working conditions

Rally was scheduled in light of a recent attack at King County Courthouse.

Amy Freedheim gives a speech to county employees and supporters during a march for women's safety at work in Seattle on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The march was scheduled after a woman was attacked in a bathroom at the King County Courthouse. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
Reagan Dunn will face Kim-Khanh Van in the race for Metropolitan King County Council District 9.

Van will face Dunn for King County Council District 9

Renton city councilmember and attorney will take on four-term incumbent

Reagan Dunn will face Kim-Khanh Van in the race for Metropolitan King County Council District 9.
The King County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a gray 2001 to 2006 Toyota Camry in connection with a hit and run that killed Greg Moore, 53, on July 18 in Maple Valley. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office

Vehicle of interest identified in fatal hit and run near Maple Valley

July 18 collision killed 53-year-old Greg Moore

The King County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a gray 2001 to 2006 Toyota Camry in connection with a hit and run that killed Greg Moore, 53, on July 18 in Maple Valley. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office
A BNSF Railway train stops in Kent after a collision Aug. 5 that killed a pedestrian near the 25900 block of First Avenue South. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Pedestrian dies in collision with freight train in Kent | Update

King County Medical Examiner’s Office identifies 29-year-old man

A BNSF Railway train stops in Kent after a collision Aug. 5 that killed a pedestrian near the 25900 block of First Avenue South. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire