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The speed limit along Pacific Highway South in Kent will be lowered from 45 to 40 mph later this year between South 272nd Street and Kent Des Moines Road. Staff Photo, Kent Reporter

Speed limit on Pacific Highway in Kent to drop from 45 to 40 mph

Lower speeds also coming to two East Hill streets - SE 260th and SE 264th

The speed limit along Pacific Highway South in Kent will be lowered from 45 to 40 mph later this year between South 272nd Street and Kent Des Moines Road. Staff Photo, Kent Reporter
Courtesy Photo, City of Federal Way

Correct numbers released on Federal Way City Council pay

Federal Way finance director provided incorrect salary figures to city of Kent for its report

Courtesy Photo, City of Federal Way
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Kent Police chief supports pursuit, illegal street racing bills

Updates City Council about potential changes in laws by Legislature

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Kent Police find missing 64-year-old man safe | Update

Police reported George Bonilla missing Feb. 22 after he was last seen Feb. 12; tip led to finding him

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Large pay increases proposed for Kent City Council, mayor

Part-time council pay would jump $18,828 (110%) per year and full-time mayor’s $29,856 (18%)

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Kent accepts $4.7 million grant for Meeker Street Project

Federal funds will help build roundabout at Meeker and Lincoln

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City of Kent seeks lifeguards for summer work at Lake Meridian

Applications open now for positions that pay $20 to $25 per hour depending on experience

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File photo: A sign at a Cal Anderson Park reproductive rights protest on May 14, 2022, in Seattle.

Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws

OLYMPIA — A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee and Democratic lawmakers responded with a… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
File photo: A sign at a Cal Anderson Park reproductive rights protest on May 14, 2022, in Seattle.
Holy Spirit Church in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Holy Spirit Church

Severe Weather Shelter in Kent to open Wednesday, Thursday nights

Low temperatures predicted to be 23 and 20 degrees

Holy Spirit Church in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Holy Spirit Church
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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 31 to Feb. 13

Incidents include multiple store robberies

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to hit-and-run in Kent on SR 516

A driver struck a pedestrian, took the 18-year-old woman to a hospital and fled the scene

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This is a 2021 screenshot that shows the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Interstate 5 in King County.

House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward

Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025 under new language.

  • Feb 17, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
This is a 2021 screenshot that shows the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Interstate 5 in King County.
Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson rewards a lion dancer with a traditional red envelope during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Ryan Berry / The Herald

Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday

A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed, saying the chosen date is wrong.

  • Feb 17, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson rewards a lion dancer with a traditional red envelope during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Ryan Berry / The Herald
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Carson replaces retiring Morris as Kent-based Puget Sound Fire chief

Board appoints Assistant Chief Brian Carson to oversee agency with more than 450 employees

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Sen. Karen Keiser, D-33

Legislation helped employers save $2.5B in state unemployment insurance

Sen. Keiser, D-Des Moines, sponsored bills in 2021 and 2022 for savings over last 3 years

Sen. Karen Keiser, D-33
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Friends start scholarship fund in memory of Kent teacher Gail Gese

Donate on GoFundMe page for Cedar Heights Middle School teacher

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Kent Police to distribute steering lock devices for Kia, Hyundai owners

Events on Feb. 28, March 4 for Kent residents in effort to cut down on vehicle thefts

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Michelle and Gregory Moore. COURTESY PHOTO, Moore family

Next hearing in March for SeaTac girl charged with hit-and-run murder

Mitigation report submitted by defense; Maple Valley jogger Gregory Moore killed in July 2021

Michelle and Gregory Moore. COURTESY PHOTO, Moore family
The city of Federal Way will continue to contact with the Kent city jail for up to five beds per day. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

City of Kent extends contract to house 5 Federal Way inmates per day

New contract for five years; Kent to receive $301,125 per year

The city of Federal Way will continue to contact with the Kent city jail for up to five beds per day. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent