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Protesters respond in Kent to ICE arrest in store parking lot
Protesters lined up recently along 104th Avenue SE in Kent after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a…
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Kent receives approval for Quiet Zone along railroad tracks
Kent city leaders are blowing their own horns after receiving federal approval to create a Quiet Zone that…
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Kent woman faces Enumclaw horse theft charges
Jenee Amber Westberg, a former employee of the farm, allegedly stole Reuben on April 9.
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King County announces June 22 burn ban, reminds fireworks illegal in unincorporated areas
Editor’s note: The following is a press release from the King County Department of Local Services.
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Collaboration is key strategy for new King County Executive
From flood responses to a new baby to regional challenges and a tight budget, King County Executive Girmay…
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Service in Kent June 20 for two men killed in crash
A Celebration of Life Service for Anthony Lenorris Baker Jr. and Latrez James Cooper, the two men killed…
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Covington man, 19, dies in SR 18 motorcycle/semi crash
A 19 year-old Covington man was killed in a rear-end collision with a semitruck while driving a motorcycle…
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Major summer road closure for Renton, Issaquah drivers
The road will close in both directions through Aug. 23.
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WA state workers head into difficult wage talks
State worker unions expected tough salary conversations this year, even before Gov. Bob Ferguson warned of difficult spending…
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These new Washington state laws took effect June 11
Over 200 new Washington state laws took effect June 11.
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King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote
The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not…
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Renton City Council sets AI data center moratorium in motion
The city of Renton is looking to ban data centers from within the city limits.
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Two Kent firefighters memorialized in Olympia ceremony
Two Kent-based Puget Sound Fire firefighters were among the 10 honored at the annual Washington State Fallen Firefighter’s…
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Kent Police records supervisor retires after 21 years
Andrea Schluttenhofer received the Kent Police Chief’s Award for Devoted Service following her retirement after 21 years in…
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Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on…
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Renton man sentenced to 7 years for distributing heavy drugs
A long-time Renton resident was sentenced to seven years in prison for distributing “pound quantities of methamphetamine and…
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Kent high school graduates honored on STEM Signing Day
Graduations are not the only major June events for select Washington state high school seniors.
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Steve Hunter named editor of Kent Reporter
After 26-plus years in the newspaper industry, including several years as editor of the Kent Reporter and other…
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Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on…