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Split votes come early for new Kent School Board members

Election of board officers filled by three returning members as two newcomers come up a vote short

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Members of the Valley Medical Oncology department pose with one of the chairs from the Infusion Center. Each chair costs $6,000. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Valley Medical Cancer Center construction to begin in January

A “skybreaking” ceremony at the future site of the Valley Medical Cancer Center explored the need for a large and inclusive facility for cancer patients throughout South King County.

Members of the Valley Medical Oncology department pose with one of the chairs from the Infusion Center. Each chair costs $6,000. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
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Witness follows vehicle to help Kent Police catch hit-and-run suspect

Kent woman, 28, hurt in collision early Dec. 15 at South 196th Street and 80th Avenue South

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Kent Police make nine DUI arrests in first two weeks of December

Officers bust drivers from Kent and five other cities

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Redlining map of Seattle (screenshot from HistoryLink.org)

King County to explore restorative justice options for historic redlining

Race-based restrictive real estate policies were estimated to have cost billions in wealth accrual.

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Screenshot from King County Auditor’s Office report

Audit suggests pollution from Boeing Field may disproportionately impact BIPOC communities

Auditors found the airport lacks a clear strategy to achieve its goal of becoming a “green airport.”

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Freeway shooter charged for attacks on I-5

Suspect remains in jail on $1 million bail.

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Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela. Screenshot via Kent School District video

Kent School District superintendent warns of future cuts

Israel Vela says drop in enrollment, loss of federal funds to cause ‘budget challenges’

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela. Screenshot via Kent School District video
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Les Thomas: Farewell to Kent City Council’s longest serving member | Photos

20-year veteran honored by mayor, council as he attends final meeting

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The Snoqualmie Casino. File Photo

Snoqualmie Casino adds Kent, Auburn stops to employee shuttle

The Casino has added routes to its free commuter bus, including Kent and Auburn.

The Snoqualmie Casino. File Photo
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DUI patrols to increase for Dec. 15 weekend in King and Pierce counties

State’s Liquor and Cannabis Board is educating bar and restaurant servers on the dangers of overservice.

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State awards final contract for SR 509 extension project

New connection to I-5 impacts Kent, SeaTac and Des Moines; 1st stage to open in 2025; 2nd stage in 2028

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Courtesy of King County

King County provides nearly $10 million to South King County for land conservation

Conservation Futures Tax levy allows counties to collect a property tax to protect open spaces.

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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in South King County

King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.

  • Dec 13, 2023
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48 children participate in annual Kent Police Shop with a Cop

Youth get to pick out holiday gifts at Target

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Kent Police report missing girl, 15, has been found and is safe | Update

Girl’s status changed to missing from runaway after parents stopped hearing from her

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Kent Police arrest man posing as contractor for rape of a minor warrant

Man reportedly moved into Lake Meridian house and changed locks on homeowners that hired him

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(Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol.)

Suspect in I-5 freeway shootings arrested in Auburn

Of the five shooting incidents, one resulted in injury, with the shooter striking the driver of a vehicle on southbound Interstate 5 north of South 320th Street in the neck.

(Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol.)
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Puget Sound Fire honors longtime board members Thomas, Barrie

Two original board members are leaving after 13 years

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Firing of Kent Police officer to go in front of arbitrator

Hearing for 21-year veteran Michael Morfoot set for March 2024

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