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14-year-old boy shot, injured in Des Moines

Early Sunday morning in 22800 block of 30th Avenue South; police seek tips from public

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County auditor finds agencies fall short on emergency services

The auditor’s office recommends clarifying responsibilities and accountability for effective planning.

  • Jan 17, 2022
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City of Kent meets with Republic Services over lack of garbage service

Discussions during work stoppage include more drop-off events; possible bill credits

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Woman’s body found in Kent’s Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park

Police trying to determine identify of woman and how she died

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Man accused of fatally shooting 11-year-old girl’s dog in front of her

The defendant is being charged with first-degree animal cruelty and reckeless endangerment.

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Kent School District closes individual classrooms at 3 more schools

Due to COVID-19 cases at Soos Creek, Ridgewood and Meridian elementary schools

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Kent Police Blotter: Dec. 27 to Jan. 9

Robberies, stolen vehicles, shootings, road rage

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No garbage, recycling service in Kent for third straight day due to work stoppage

Republic Services sets up temporary drop-off site at ShoWare Center

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During a news conference Thursday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee explains the deployment of the National Guard to hospitals to assist with the coronavirus surge. (TVW) 20220113

Surgeries paused, National Guard deployed to assist hospitals

King County health officials say 1 in 7 ICU and acute-care hospital beds are occupied by a COVID patient.

  • Jan 13, 2022
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com and Claudia Yaw cyaw@soundpublishing.com
  • Coronavirus
During a news conference Thursday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee explains the deployment of the National Guard to hospitals to assist with the coronavirus surge. (TVW) 20220113
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City of Kent wants Republic Services to set up drop-off site

Trash, recycling piling up during work stoppage as drivers honor union strike in San Diego

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Puget Sound Fire assists Kent Police with a body recovery Thursday afternoon, Jan. 13 along Canyon Drive near South 252nd Street. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Body found in Kent along Canyon Drive

Puget Sound Fire assists Kent Police with recovery Thursday afternoon

Puget Sound Fire assists Kent Police with a body recovery Thursday afternoon, Jan. 13 along Canyon Drive near South 252nd Street. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
Kent Elementary School, 24700 64th Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

District closes classroom at Kent Elementary School due to COVID-19

Closed on Jan. 12, reopening expected Jan. 18

Kent Elementary School, 24700 64th Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Work stoppage halts Republic Services garbage pickup in Kent | Update

Second day in a row Thursday as drivers honor picket lines in support of San Diego strike

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Prosecutor alleges Seattle man recorded Muckleshoot Casino employee using toilet

Man pleads not guilty to first-degree voyeurism charge in December 2021 incident at Auburn casino

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Trash piles up in King County neighborhoods after agency postpones service for weeks

Collection company initially cited weather as the reason, but now a strike interferes.

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King County Council approves new leadership, committee structure and assignments

The leadership positions and committee assignments will last through 2022.

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Kent’s Carmen Goers to run for House seat in 47th District

Will run as Republican for seat held by Democrat Pat Sullivan

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Kent School District plans to stay with in-person learning

Goal remains to keep schools open as long as enough staff is available during omicron variant surge

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State Sen. Phil Fortunato. File photo.

State Sen. Phil Fortunato defies COVID-19 rules, gets kicked out

Auburn lawmaker escorted out of the legislative building on Jan. 10

State Sen. Phil Fortunato. File photo.
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