Kent Police Blotter: July 30-Aug. 9

Shots fired incidents dominate list

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Protesters of fatal police shootings rally at Auburn Justice Center

Demands include for city of Auburn to cut its police budget by half

REI CEO Eric Artz.

REI still leaving Kent headquarters but not for Bellevue | Update

Company confirms Kent closure; to focus on remote work

Free food boxes to be distributed Aug. 14-15 in Kent

Event at ShoWare Center parking lot

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Group plans petition drive to recall Kent School Board members

Claims board has not ‘performed their duties in accordance with the laws of the state’

Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla invites the crowd to take a knee with him on the lawn of the Maleng Regional Justice Center on June 11 prior to a protest march along downtown streets after the death of George Floyd, who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter

Kent Police plan equity and social justice reform

Chief Padilla meeting with City Council, mayor, community to come up with resolution

How the right questions yield smart mortgage solutions

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Constantine submits $87M emergency COVID-19 budget for testing, housing, childcare

Includes drive-thru testing sites in South County

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns about scam calls

Caller claims prostitution case filed, but pay money and charges will be dropped

26% of foster care students disengaging from school during COVID-19

Treehouse works to find ways to support youth

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Two lanes of Pacific Highway South in Kent to close nights of Aug. 17-21 and Aug. 24-28

Crews to do utility work for Sound Transit light rail extension

 

Federal Way postpones first day of school to Sept. 8

District is preparing for a possible $22.6M revenue loss due to declining enrollments, reduction in funding.

 

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LA Fitness to reopen all locations Aug. 10

Gyms will follow state guidelines

 

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Pictured: A Mercer Island High School swimmer competes in fall 2019. Washington Interscholastic Activities Association recently announced the girls swim and dive season will be moved to “Season 3,” which begins March 1. File photo

WIAA gives schools option to delay start of prep sports until December

An updated plan moves girls swimming to Season 3 and makes fall cross country an alternate season.

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Former Kentwood High stars Voth, McGuire face off in majors

Voth retires McGuire twice at Nationals Park

 

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Che Apalache, a four-man “Latingrass” string band based in Buenos Aires, performed Oct. 19, 2019 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

City of Kent cancels fall Spotlight Series due to COVID-19

Reschedules concerts for fall 2021

 

Three drive-in films set for Kent’s ShoWare Center Aug. 12-16

‘The Lion King,’ ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Gremlins’

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Face masks save lives and jobs across Washington

Wearing a mask saves lives and saves jobs. And all across the state, Washington employers are leading by example in… Continue reading

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Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
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The police department of the future | Roegner

Based on comments from elected officials and police, the Black Lives Matter movement is picking up political momentum just in… Continue reading

 

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Cooking up delicious ideas to keep your annual events happening safely!

Fundraisers and special events ARE still possible thanks to this innovative team

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Sweaty, mindful, heart-pounding community building

Covington alum comes home, and builds her favorite fitness studio

 

Cool ice cream, hot Thai or breezy cocktails… How does your summer taste?

Show Grand Ridge Plaza what you’re eating this summer for a chance to win awesome prizes!

 

Pirouette to your pantry, let loose in your living room

Online dance classes let you try something new, from the comfort of home

 

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The Enumclaw Health and Rehabilitation Center, which is located by St. Elizabeth hospital, a senior living community, and a nursing home. File photo

Inslee lifts visitation ban at long-term care facilities

Starting Wednesday, a four-phase plan will allow restrictions at nursing homes to gradually be relaxed.

 

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference on Aug. 5, 2020.

Inslee says schools in virus hot spots should stay closed

King County among high-risk counties; several school districts will have remote learning in the fall.

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