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For sale sign hanging in front of house

Washington needs more than 1 million homes in the next 20 years

Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well.

For sale sign hanging in front of house
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Kent woman among 7 indicted on federal drug trafficking charges

Drug ring reportedly with ties to Pennsylvania, Arizona and Seattle

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An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery

WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot

An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot. Washington’s Lottery announced on March 3 that Becky Bell, a supply chain analyst for the… Continue reading

An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery
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Masking requirements in healthcare, other facilities to end April 3

DOH still recommends masks for patients, healthcare providers, and visitors in healthcare settings.

  • Mar 3, 2023
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@soundpublishing.com
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Kent Police seek public’s help to find kidnapping suspect

Detectives release more photos of the man reportedly involved in the Feb. 28 incident; children found safe

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Brown areas indicate where shellfish harvesting is closed due to pollution. (Screenshot from Washington Shellfish Safety Map)

DOH awards $5.5M to improve Puget Sound shellfish habitats

$455,000 was earmarked to improve the health of shellfish beds in Poverty Bay.

Brown areas indicate where shellfish harvesting is closed due to pollution. (Screenshot from Washington Shellfish Safety Map)
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Kent Police looking for kidnapping suspect; children found safe

Man reportedly took vehicle from mother with two children inside the morning of Feb. 28

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Construction workers work on the final stop of the Federal Way Link Extension light rail route along South 320th Street in Federal Way on Nov. 19, 2021. Olivia Sullivan, Sound Publishing

Light rail service to Tacoma delayed to 2035

Sound Transit studies more options for the train line route.

Construction workers work on the final stop of the Federal Way Link Extension light rail route along South 320th Street in Federal Way on Nov. 19, 2021. Olivia Sullivan, Sound Publishing
Madison Plaza Apartments in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Kent apartment rents up just 0.1% in February compared to January

Rents are up 2.6% compared to February 2022

Madison Plaza Apartments in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Man killed in Kent hit-and-run on Central Avenue North

Police seek vehicle, driver in Tuesday night, Feb. 28 incident near South 228th Street

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Male shot, injured early Wednesday morning in Kent on West Hill

Police looking for public’s help for tips about March 1 incident

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Pedestrian killed by train in Kent identified by medical examiner

39-year-old man was walking across the BNSF Railway tracks

File Photo, Kent Reporter
State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer to House votes

And a comprehensive remaking of state’s approach to drug possession advances toward action in the Senate.

  • Mar 1, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
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Kent man sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking

Considered one of the leaders of a violent international drug ring

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Screenshot from King County website.

What do you do with your food waste? King County wants to know

King County Solid Waste Division will have an online food waste survey open until April 30.

Screenshot from King County website.
Courtesy Photo, City of Kent

Kent City Council adopts Race and Equity Action Plan

Goal to ensure government policies and practices are equitable for all people

Courtesy Photo, City of Kent
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Son charged with murder of Kent teacher ruled incompetent to stand trial

Michael Gese, 31, to receive competency restoration at Western State Hospital

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The driving range and 18-hole course at the Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent were closed Sunday, Feb. 26 due to snow. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent Parks

Kent could get a trace to 2 inches of snow Tuesday morning

Snow most likely between 6 and 10 a.m. Tuesday

The driving range and 18-hole course at the Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent were closed Sunday, Feb. 26 due to snow. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent Parks
BNSF Railway Smith Street crossing in Kent. File Photo, Kent Reporter

Pedestrian hit, killed by train in Kent while walking on BNSF tracks

39-year-old man dies Sunday night, Feb. 26 near South 228th Street

BNSF Railway Smith Street crossing in Kent. File Photo, Kent Reporter
A crew member unloads hazardous waste items for the King County Wastemobile, which will be in Kent March 3-5. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

King County Wastemobile coming to Kent March 3-5

Residents can drop off hazardous waste items at Puget Sound Fire Station on SE 272nd Street

A crew member unloads hazardous waste items for the King County Wastemobile, which will be in Kent March 3-5. COURTESY PHOTO, King County