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MPV Data Dashboard September 20, 2022. Screenshot from DOH website.

Department of Health introduces monkeypox data dashboard to track viral activity

The dashboard tracks cases numbers and hospitalizations across the state.

MPV Data Dashboard September 20, 2022. Screenshot from DOH website.
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OktoberFAST coming Oct. 8 to Pacific Raceways in Kent

Event to feature road racing, beer and food

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Seven-story Madison Plaza Apartments in Kent opening this month

157 units downtown at corner of West Meeker Street and Madison Avenue

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Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy of King County.

King County Executive proposes millions of dollars in public safety investments

The proposed budget will focus on reducing crime, gun violence, and behavioral health crises.

Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy of King County.
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A look inside the King County Juvenile Detention Center. File photo

Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in King County

Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.

A look inside the King County Juvenile Detention Center. File photo
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Still no trial date for SeaTac teen in hit-and-run murder case

Girl charged a year ago in death of Maple Valley jogger Gregory Moore; next court hearing Sept. 28

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Kent ranks 7th as most ethnically diverse city in the nation

First among other cities in Washington, according to WalletHub study

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Jesse Johnson appointed to Highline College Board of Trustees

Johnson, of Federal Way, currently finishing term as state representative

Jesse Johnson
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Meghin Margel sworn in as Kent School Board member

BECU director fills vacant position on five-member board

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Man pleads guilty to assault on a federal officer in Des Moines

Shots fired in October 2021 incident near Des Moines gas station and Safeway

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State awards grant for solar panels at Kent Senior Center

Grant will be for first solar installation at a city-owned facility

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 29 to Sept. 9

Incidents include stabbing, apartment brawl, burglars caught, smoke shop robbery

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FareStart hits 5-million meals mark since pandemic struck

Nonprofit distributes food throughout Seattle area, including Kent organizations

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FAA to investigate Kent-based Blue Origin’s uncrewed rocket crash

Flight mishap after launch from West Texas site

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Areas colored pink are under a red flag warning for fire conditions over the Sept. 9-11 weekend. COURTESY GRAPHIC, State Department of Natural Resources

Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend

Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.

Areas colored pink are under a red flag warning for fire conditions over the Sept. 9-11 weekend. COURTESY GRAPHIC, State Department of Natural Resources
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Firefighters extinguish house fire in Kent on East Hill

Friday morning, Sept. 9 in the 27200 block of 156th Avenue SE; one person displaced

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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals

Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.

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City of Kent promotions lead to notable pay hikes for CAO, city attorney

New positions include 22% salary jump for City Attorney White; 8.4% increase for CAO Fitzpatrick

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