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Elements of the city’s interactive space-themed park being lowered in. (Screenshot from Kent Youtube page)

Aerospace industry among Kent’s top economic boosters

Mayor said the Kent Valley is home to about 250,000 jobs.

Elements of the city’s interactive space-themed park being lowered in. (Screenshot from Kent Youtube page)
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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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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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Kent’s Independent Salary Commission meeting on March 13. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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 mayor in a move that will make… Continue reading

Kent’s Independent Salary Commission meeting on March 13. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)
Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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.

Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)
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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 of what he considers to be successes… Continue reading

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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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Brown areas indicate where shellfish harvesting is closed due to pollution. (Screenshot from Washington Shellfish Safety Map)

DOH awards $5.5M to improve Puget Sound shellfish habitats

$455,000 was earmarked to improve the health of shellfish beds in Poverty Bay.

Brown areas indicate where shellfish harvesting is closed due to pollution. (Screenshot from Washington Shellfish Safety Map)
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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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The glass doors smashed by burglars with a truck early in the morning of Feb. 15 are removed as employees clean up the scene. Cameron Sheppard / the Reporter

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.

The glass doors smashed by burglars with a truck early in the morning of Feb. 15 are removed as employees clean up the scene. Cameron Sheppard / the Reporter
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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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The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo

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.

The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo