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A city snowplow hits the streets of Kent in February 2019. Snow is expected to fall Thursday night through Saturday, Feb. 11-13. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

Snow likely to start falling Thursday night in Kent with more the next two days

No large amounts predicted each day but could total an estimated 5 inches or more

A city snowplow hits the streets of Kent in February 2019. Snow is expected to fall Thursday night through Saturday, Feb. 11-13. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent
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Divers find stolen vehicle in Kent’s Lake Fenwick

SUV reported stolen in 2018

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Joe Fain. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Women’s group wants Joe Fain to resign from state Redistricting Commission

Says rape allegation made in 2018 has never been properly investigated

Joe Fain. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Investigation of Kent Police fatal shooting of armed man nears end

Darren Butrick, 60, died in Nov. 4 shootout outside his home

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Lt. Michael Boutte pictured at the Westway Community Center in Federal Way waiting for the start of an Easter egg hunt in April 1998. Photo courtesy of FWPD Deputy Kyle Sumpter

Former Federal Way Police officer killed in line of duty in Mississippi

Lt. Michael Boutte, 57, shot and killed while responding to a call on Feb. 1

Lt. Michael Boutte pictured at the Westway Community Center in Federal Way waiting for the start of an Easter egg hunt in April 1998. Photo courtesy of FWPD Deputy Kyle Sumpter
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Legislator’s bill proposes wiping advisory votes from your ballot

‘They are nothing more than push polls designed to instill distrust in government,’ says state senator.

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Dervin pleads not guilty to killing his estranged wife in Kent

38-year-old man arrested in Minnesota; returned to Washington state

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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. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

Inslee: We have vaccine capacity, we just need the doses

Despite continued frustration from those seeking a shot, the state is making progress, he said.

Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
Sunken and abandoned boat at Kirkland’s Marina Park (Photo Credit: King County Sheriff’s Office)

Abandoned boats in waterways are a ‘regional challenge,’ says King County Sheriff’s Office

Spokesperson says expensive and time-consuming boat recoveries happen about 20 times a year.

Sunken and abandoned boat at Kirkland’s Marina Park (Photo Credit: King County Sheriff’s Office)
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Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year

A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.

  • Feb 4, 2021
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
  • Coronavirus
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Kent church to host Souper Bowl can food drive Saturday, Feb. 6

Soup, chili and other items can be dropped off from 1-2 p.m. at Kent United Methodist Church

  • Feb 4, 2021
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St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO, CHI Franciscan
St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO, CHI Franciscan
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Kentwood High senior candidate for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Avery Zerr named one of 60 Presidential Scholars in the Arts

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Kent School Board appoints Bento to vacant position

Teaches at Renton High School

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Kent Rotary honors 25 individuals for pandemic food project

Packaging and delivery of goods to food banks and individuals in need

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Kent intersection to close Feb. 5-22 for light rail work

30th Avenue South and Kent Des Moines Road

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No date yet for in-person learning in Kent School District

Feb. 22 remains tentative date under revised hybrid plan

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A mobile home fire Feb. 1 in the 28400 block of 168th Avenue Southeast in Kent claimed the life of an elderly man. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Elderly man dies in Kent mobile home fire

Early Tuesday in unincorporated King County; caused by overloaded electrical power strip

A mobile home fire Feb. 1 in the 28400 block of 168th Avenue Southeast in Kent claimed the life of an elderly man. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
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King County opens COVID-19 vaccination center in Kent

All appointments filled up at ShoWare Center through Feb. 28

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Chad Wheeler, a former Seahawks offensive tackle, pleaded not guilty to first-degree domestic violence assault and two other charges on Feb. 1 after reportedly attacking his girlfriend Jan. 22 at their Kent apartment. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks

Ex-Seahawk Wheeler pleads not guilty to attacking girlfriend at Kent apartment

Girlfriend tells judge, ‘I am not safe’ with Wheeler, who posted bail, out of custody

Chad Wheeler, a former Seahawks offensive tackle, pleaded not guilty to first-degree domestic violence assault and two other charges on Feb. 1 after reportedly attacking his girlfriend Jan. 22 at their Kent apartment. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks