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Kent Police Blotter | Oct. 12-25
Pursuit, child neglect, robbery, shooting incidents
Northwest
COVID-19 activity intensifying across Washington state
Higher rates in Western and Eastern Washington
Northwest
U.S. Senate committee report calls unfair practices by tech companies a threat to local news
Report shows total newspaper revenue will have dropped by nearly 70% by end of 2020
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State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them
A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.
Northwest
Inslee announces COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund now open for applications
$40 million in federal funds to be distributed
Northwest
U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran appoints election officer for the Western District of Washington
Assistant U.S. attorney will oversee complaints of election fraud
Northwest
Concern that climb in COVID-19 cases means ‘fall surge’ is starting
Experts say we must act now to reverse trend | State Department of Health
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Taser is ineffective against suspect in stabbing | Kent Police Blotter
Pursuit, stabbing, street racers among incidents Sept. 24-Oct. 12
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State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative
Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.
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Free flu shots in Kent for seniors 50 and older on Oct. 16
Drive-thru from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kent Senior Center; registration required
Northwest
King County Elections mails 1.4 million ballots for Nov. 3 General Election
Director predicts 90% turnout
Northwest
King County Council approves funding for affordable housing
Small increase in sales tax to support program
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Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate
In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.
Northwest
Public school enrollment drops 2.8% across the state
One-third of decrease attributed to kindergarten-age children
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Inslee, Culp will meet in only televised debate Wednesday
The two candidates will answer questions for an hour but they will not be on stage together.
