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Aerospace industry among Kent’s top economic boosters
Mayor said the Kent Valley is home to about 250,000 jobs.
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Kent Police investigate possible hit-and-run that left one man dead
A 33-year-old Kent man was found in a driveway.
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Teen brings gun to school; security guard accused of sex crime | Podcast
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Kent Police give update on Feb. 28 traffic fatality
Police clarify that the situation suspected to be a hit-and-run was not so.
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Commission approves pay raises for Kent mayor and city council
The City of Kent’s Independent Salary Commission recently approved a pay raise for city council members and the…
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Stalker turns killer; shooting investigation drags on; bald eagle shot | Podcast
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First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North King County
The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.
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Man shot, injured at Fred Meyer parking lot in Renton
Police report the man was found with a head wound and is in ‘critical condition.’
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State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment, cameras for deputies
On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some…
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Washington needs more than 1 million homes in the next 20 years
Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well.
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DOH awards $5.5M to improve Puget Sound shellfish habitats
$455,000 was earmarked to improve the health of shellfish beds in Poverty Bay.
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What do you do with your food waste? King County wants to know
King County Solid Waste Division will have an online food waste survey open until April 30.
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Renton program gives students, parents sexual assault prevention tools
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center partners with Renton Public Schools
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Renton police, ATF investigate smash-and-grab burglary at gun store
Police are currently unsure about the origin and circumstance of the truck used to breach the store.
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Renton man sentenced to 11 years in prison for drug trafficking
Prosecutors said the man had more than 470,000 lethal doses of fentanyl.
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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds
Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.
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King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy
The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.