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WA to invest $200 million to address disparities created by “war on drugs”

Dept. of Commerce to establish 17 different grant programs to invest in communities impacted.

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Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police

Federal Way Police arrest 3 Kent juveniles for purse-snatching incidents | Update

Two males and a female apprehended

  • Nov 6, 2023
  • By Mirror Staff
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King County to clear homeless vehicles along Green River Road

No Parking signs and barriers to be installed during Nov. 6-22 closure near Kent, Auburn

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Kent Police officer fired six shots in killing of Renton man

Man reportedly fell to ground during foot pursuit and then came at officer with large knife

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Kent Police make five warrant arrests in six days across the city

Three on the East Hill and two in the Valley

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A Puget Sound Energy grant of $96,375 paid for new solar panels at The Alliance Center, 515 W. Harrison St., in downtown Kent.

PSE grant pays for solar panels at Kent’s Alliance Center

Kent Food Bank one of the nonprofits housed in the building

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A Puget Sound Energy grant of $96,375 paid for new solar panels at The Alliance Center, 515 W. Harrison St., in downtown Kent.
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King County inquest set for Kent Police fatal shooting of man in 2019

Miguel Barraza-Lugo, 37, of Kent, was shot by an officer responding to a hit-and-run incident

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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 10-28

Incidents include robberies, shootings, felony warrant arrests

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King County deputy pleads not guilty to assault charge

Allegedly punched a seat-belted and handcuffed subject inside a patrol vehicle

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Judge rules Gese competent to stand trial for murder of mother, Kent teacher

Michael Gese received competency restoration services at state hospital; Gail Gese killed Feb. 1

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Kent woman, 47, reportedly shoots, injures landlord | Update

Woman found dead inside home after hours-long incident Oct. 28 on East Hill that injured man, 54

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City of Kent adds red-light cameras at Washington Avenue and Meeker Street

Fourth intersection this year added to city’s system

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Fire damages vacant Kent commercial building on State Avenue North

Fire broke out at same building in October 2022 when it was a dentist office

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Kent man, 18, faces charges in two home invasions | Update

In jail on $1 million bail; 5-year-old boy among residents held at gunpoint

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Sound Transit plans to begin construction in 2024 on a second Sounder parking garage in Kent to open in 2027. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Sound Transit approves contract for Kent Sounder parking garage

The $62.5 million project will add 415 parking spaces for train commuters at Kent Station

Sound Transit plans to begin construction in 2024 on a second Sounder parking garage in Kent to open in 2027. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
Kate Krug, KCSARC’s new CEO. (Courtesy of KCSARC)

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center hires new CEO

“Every year, KCSARC supports 5,000 survivors and their families, helping them find their own resilience to recover, and plays a critical role in supporting our community,” said Kate Krug, the new CEO for KCSARC.

Kate Krug, KCSARC’s new CEO. (Courtesy of KCSARC)
An example of a police body camera. (Photo courtesy of Axon)

Grants from Dept. of Justice help fund body cameras for KC Sheriff’s Office

Auburn police received $38,323 in funding for the department’s fireworks emphasis patrols.

An example of a police body camera. (Photo courtesy of Axon)
California BLT from Maggie's on Meeker. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

Maggie’s on Meeker wins big

The Best of Kent voting results are in, and one local business is a Kent community favorite, winning five categories and being a finalist in… Continue reading

California BLT from Maggie's on Meeker. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)
Reber Ranch has been open in Kent since 1984. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Reber Ranch gets the blue ribbon

A pet store, feed store, grooming salon and veterinary office all rolled into one, Reber Ranch has been a staple of the Kent area for… Continue reading

Reber Ranch has been open in Kent since 1984. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
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Q&A with six Kent City Council candidates in three races

Marli Larimer, Jessie Ramsey, John Boyd, Kelly Wiggans-Crawford, Zandria Michaud and Daryl Jones

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