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Kent Police Blotter: April 25 to May 7

Numerous shots-fired incidents

  • May 14, 2021
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Kent dad rushes into burning home to try and save anyone that needed help

The man then offered the family that was affected a place to stay.

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Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to fully reopen

Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.

  • May 13, 2021
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
  • Coronavirus
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Kent School District plans drive-thru graduations at high schools

A Kentridge senior says district should use outdoor stadium like surrounding districts

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Matt Marshall, leader of the Washington Three Percenters gun rights group, addresses a crowd rallying for Second Amendment rights Jan. 17, 2020, at the state Capitol in Olympia. File photo

Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol, rallies

A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.

  • May 13, 2021
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
Matt Marshall, leader of the Washington Three Percenters gun rights group, addresses a crowd rallying for Second Amendment rights Jan. 17, 2020, at the state Capitol in Olympia. File photo
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Kent School District custodian charged with immoral communication with a minor

Citizen watchdog group posts fake profile of boy, 16, to reportedly catch man online

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E. coli. Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration

Seven King County children sickened with E. coli

Seven children in King County have been infected with E. coli, a bacteria that produces Shiga toxin. King County Public Health is currently investigating the… Continue reading

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As rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges

WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.

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City of Kent to start receiving $28.2 million in federal funds

Money to be allocated as part of the American Rescue Plan

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to Highway 167 road rage shooting near Kent

Jaguar driver fired three shots from AR-15 rifle that hit pickup taillight

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Kent City Council postpones decision to ban roosters

Several residents tell council, staff they oppose proposed ban

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Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee, receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way.

County health officer looks to community immunity instead of herd immunity

Herd immunity may be unlikely to reach King County anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that people living in the county won’t be able to… Continue reading

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Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee, receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way.
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Kent Police officer shoots, injures man

Monday night incident at apartment complex in Panther Lake area

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A rendering of a new street and sidewalks to be built to connect the Kent/Des Moines light rail station to Highline College. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit

Sound Transit seeks public input on development in Kent

Transit-oriented projects on 4 acres near Kent/Des Moines light rail station

A rendering of a new street and sidewalks to be built to connect the Kent/Des Moines light rail station to Highline College. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit
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State plans to add Highway 167 auxiliary lane in Kent

Southbound from State Route 516 interchange to South 277th Street

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King County property values rise sharply in southeast Kent

Median residential property valuation up 15.5%

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Interactive space-themed park could be coming to Kent

Fundraising goal is $1.25 million for redevelopment of Kherson Park

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Kent School District sets virtual career fair for May 22

District hiring for all positions, numerous teaching jobs

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Kent man, 24, drowns in Lake Tapps in Pierce County

Gabriel Swart died in May 1 swimming accident

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