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A fatal fight over money on Kent’s East Hill

A fatal fight over money on Kent’s East Hill

Man, 57, charged with murder of 33-year-old man

A fatal fight over money on Kent’s East Hill
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges

A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.

  • Sep 24, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
  • Coronavirus
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Kent City Council won’t defund Police Department

Kent City Council won’t defund Police Department

‘Reducing the number of officers in Kent will not improve public safety’

Kent City Council won’t defund Police Department
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Sep 23, 2020
Puget Sound Fire call report
Upthegrove supports $400 million county investment in supportive housing

Upthegrove supports $400 million county investment in supportive housing

Additional sales tax of 0.1% would fund program

Upthegrove supports $400 million county investment in supportive housing
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First Bezos Academy free preschool to open in Des Moines

Amazon founder plans many schools for underserved children

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Fourth and Willis intersection to close Oct. 3-5 in Kent | Update

Paving of new roundabout rescheduled due to forecast of wet weather

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Fred Hutch seeks volunteers of color for COVID-19 study

Research company recently released a Spanish-language version of the website for accessibility, inclusivity.

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Kent Police Blotter | Sept. 9-19

Kent Police Blotter | Sept. 9-19

Shots fired dominate incidents

  • Sep 22, 2020
Kent Police Blotter | Sept. 9-19
High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study

High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study

A new paper outlines a potential plan for the region.

High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study
Courtesy Photo, Regional Animal Services of King County
Courtesy Photo, Regional Animal Services of King County
Sounder celebrates 20 years of commuter rail service

Sounder celebrates 20 years of commuter rail service

First train in 2000; stop in Kent added in 2001

Sounder celebrates 20 years of commuter rail service
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Man shot, injured in Federal Way parking lot

Shooting occurred near the Redondo Heights Park and Ride around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 20

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Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.

  • Sep 21, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
  • Coronavirus
Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?
Kent Police crack down on street racing as it spreads across city, region

Kent Police crack down on street racing as it spreads across city, region

Parking lots at Dick’s Drive-In, LA Fitness become gathering spots

Kent Police crack down on street racing as it spreads across city, region
Sound Transit delays construction of Kent parking garage for train commuters

Sound Transit delays construction of Kent parking garage for train commuters

Project placed on pause because of declining revenues due to COVID-19

Sound Transit delays construction of Kent parking garage for train commuters
Kent Hay, Auburn’s Outreach Program Administrator, explores homeless encampments Sept. 14 in Auburn. Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
Kent Hay, Auburn’s Outreach Program Administrator, explores homeless encampments Sept. 14 in Auburn. Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter
LaPorte to retire as city of Kent Public Works director

LaPorte to retire as city of Kent Public Works director

11 years as head of department; 31 years with city

LaPorte to retire as city of Kent Public Works director
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Sep 17, 2020
Puget Sound Fire call report
Former Kent pro soccer team owner pleads guilty to rape

Former Kent pro soccer team owner pleads guilty to rape

Dion Earl, 48, was charged last year in Kirkland case

Former Kent pro soccer team owner pleads guilty to rape