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King County property values down substantially | King County Assessor

The valuation process is still underway, but expect the market to be cooler than last year.

  • Jun 1, 2023
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Kent apartment rents drop 0.6% in May; down 4.9% compared to May 2022

Median rent is $1,408 per month for a one-bedroom unit, $1,815 for a two bedroom

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Stage 1 Burn Ban includes the prohibition of burning for land clearing and yard debris. Image courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.

Stage 1 Burn Ban effective throughout King County

Beginning June 1, residents are prohibited from burning yard debris or for land debris.

  • Jun 1, 2023
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com
Stage 1 Burn Ban includes the prohibition of burning for land clearing and yard debris. Image courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.
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3 Kent high school students honored on STEM Signing Day

Students from Kent-Meridian, Kentridge and Kentwood

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State Patrol uses aircraft in Kent to catch speeding drivers

Two incidents May 27 along northbound State Route 167

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Kent Police seek public’s help in 2022 fatal hit-and-run

Detectives looking to identify driver of vehicle that killed 62-year-old woman

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King County libraries expand hours during this Summer

More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.

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3 Auburn residents charged with murder in death of Kent man

Ages 20, 18 and 16 they allegedly killed Chris Wesolowicz in 2022 at Southcenter Mall parking garage

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Kent School Board delays vote on extra funds for middle school renovation

Directors want specific financial figures before approving additional $2.5M for Canyon Ridge

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Children catch a fish in Kent at the Old Fishing Hole

Annual event gives kids a chance to learn about fishing

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Kent Police plan extra resources to combat illegal street racing

Police issue statement to remind racers, spectators of city laws prohibiting such events

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Man reportedly used backpack to kill girlfriend in Kent

Man charged with 2nd-degree murder; struck her multiple times during dispute outside 7-Eleven store

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Kent Police seek public’s help to find teen girl missing since 2020

Few leads for detectives in search for Asia Wilbon

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Kentlake High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Former Kentlake High teacher pleads not guilty to sex crime

Charged with communication with a minor for immoral purposes after reported incidents with student

Kentlake High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Kent Police make arrest in May 13 killing of SeaTac woman

Officers arrest boyfriend for investigation of second-degree murder with domestic violence enhancement

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Paw Fest at Kent Station to feature adoptions, parade, costume contest

Event runs from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 3

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River Ridge Elementary, part of the Kent School District but in the city of SeaTac, will get a sidewalk for children to walk to and from school along Military Road South by this fall. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent School District official explains River Ridge Elementary sidewalk costs | Update

District staff added contingency costs to budget; sidewalk to be ready for Aug. 23 start of school

River Ridge Elementary, part of the Kent School District but in the city of SeaTac, will get a sidewalk for children to walk to and from school along Military Road South by this fall. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
Dr. Jessica Wall, an emergency room physician at Seattle Children’s Hospital, says drownings are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths for Washington children ages 1 to 4. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

‘A matter of moments’: County, local officials talk water safety tips

New life jackets for borrow are available at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way this summer.

Dr. Jessica Wall, an emergency room physician at Seattle Children’s Hospital, says drownings are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths for Washington children ages 1 to 4. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror
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Kent Police hope new state laws in 2024 curb illegal street racing

Legislature adopted stricter laws, including impoundment of vehicles used for racing

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Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic

AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.

Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)