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King County Council approves program intended to help fight displacement, promote equity among historically disadvantaged groups

Grants program and other resources will aim to prevent commercial and cultural displacement.

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Amazon cited for unsafe work practices at Kent fulfillment center

State Department of L&I says company faces a $60,000 fine; Amazon disagrees with claims

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This October 2021 photo provided by Pfizer shows kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.

‘ForWArd’ plan details how state will ‘coexist’ with COVID

Moving away from mandates, officials say the next phase in Washington’s response is about “empowering” residents to keep safe.

This October 2021 photo provided by Pfizer shows kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.
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Detectives seeking witnesses to I-5 shooting near Kent

Shots fired from one vehicle at another vehicle; nobody injured but window shattered

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Man attacked with machete at Kent Station restroom for ‘taking too long’

Police reveal details about March 12 incident at shopping center

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Wall of plaques honoring veterans of the Vietnam War at the Vietnam War Memorial in Les Gove Park.

King County residents can honor a Vietnam War veteran for free

The county is paying for 100 custom granite tiles to be placed at Les Gove Park memorial in Auburn

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Wall of plaques honoring veterans of the Vietnam War at the Vietnam War Memorial in Les Gove Park.
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Three officers sworn in as Kent Police seeks to fill vacancies

Force up to 148, still 17 short of 165 approved by City Council

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to Kent hit-and-run on Highway 167

Tacoma motorcyclist injured; silver sedan fled scene near State Route 516

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Kent-based World Relief Seattle to get $673,000 from federal government

Money will be used for teaching and commercial kitchen to serve refugees

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

A testy final night of legislating brought 2 big surprises

Here’s what’s happening after adjournment of the 2022 session of the Washington Legislature.

  • Mar 16, 2022
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
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The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Mammovan will stop in Kent, 23213 Pacific Highway S., on March 21 and 29 as well as April 19 and 30. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s Mammovan to make stops in Kent

Two dates in March and April at Kent/Des Moines UW Clinic

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Mammovan will stop in Kent, 23213 Pacific Highway S., on March 21 and 29 as well as April 19 and 30. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
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King County wants your opinion on new firework enforcement rules | King County

Your comments will be accepted through April 10.

  • Mar 16, 2022
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Amazon to invest over $40 million in affordable housing near Sound Transit sites

The company outlined two specific housing projects near light rail stations in Bellevue and SeaTac.

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Kent Police assistant chief getting $15,508 a month on administrative leave

Negotiations continue among city, Derek Kammerzell and police union over resignation request

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Derek Matheson, city of Kent chief administrative officer. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

City of Kent CAO Derek Matheson to leave to become Fife city manager

Will start new job in April after eight years in Kent

Derek Matheson, city of Kent chief administrative officer. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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Male assaults another male with machete at Kent Station shopping center

Kent Police make arrest in early Saturday afternoon attack near restroom on east end

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Kent school principals to receive stipend for extra work during COVID-19

A check for $7,000 in March and $2,000 next January

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Inquests into police shootings to resume in King County

First case involves death of Kent man; future inquests include Auburn, Kent, Federal Way police

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Kent School District Interim Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Masks optional for Kent School District students, staff

Following new state Department of Health guidelines as COVID-19 cases decline

Kent School District Interim Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District