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Man attacked with machete at Kent Station restroom for ‘taking too long’

Police reveal details about March 12 incident at shopping center

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Wall of plaques honoring veterans of the Vietnam War at the Vietnam War Memorial in Les Gove Park.

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King County residents can honor a Vietnam War veteran for free

The county is paying for 100 custom granite tiles to be placed at Les Gove Park memorial in…

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Three officers sworn in as Kent Police seeks to fill vacancies

Force up to 148, still 17 short of 165 approved by City Council

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to Kent hit-and-run on Highway 167

Tacoma motorcyclist injured; silver sedan fled scene near State Route 516

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Kent-based World Relief Seattle to get $673,000 from federal government

Money will be used for teaching and commercial kitchen to serve refugees

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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A testy final night of legislating brought 2 big surprises

Here’s what’s happening after adjournment of the 2022 session of the Washington Legislature.

The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Mammovan will stop in Kent, 23213 Pacific Highway S., on March 21 and 29 as well as April 19 and 30. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

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Seattle Cancer Care Alliance’s Mammovan to make stops in Kent

Two dates in March and April at Kent/Des Moines UW Clinic

House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, will retire this year after 18 years in office. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington House Democrats

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House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan to retire from Legislature

Covington Democrat has represented District 47 for 18 years

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King County wants your opinion on new firework enforcement rules | King County

Your comments will be accepted through April 10.

Angle Lake Station (File Photo)

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Amazon to invest over $40 million in affordable housing near Sound Transit sites

The company outlined two specific housing projects near light rail stations in Bellevue and SeaTac.

Derek Kammerzell

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Kent Police assistant chief getting $15,508 a month on administrative leave

Negotiations continue among city, Derek Kammerzell and police union over resignation request

Derek Matheson, city of Kent chief administrative officer. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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City of Kent CAO Derek Matheson to leave to become Fife city manager

Will start new job in April after eight years in Kent

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Male assaults another male with machete at Kent Station shopping center

Kent Police make arrest in early Saturday afternoon attack near restroom on east end

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Kent school principals to receive stipend for extra work during COVID-19

A check for $7,000 in March and $2,000 next January

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Inquests into police shootings to resume in King County

First case involves death of Kent man; future inquests include Auburn, Kent, Federal Way police

Kent School District Interim Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Masks optional for Kent School District students, staff

Following new state Department of Health guidelines as COVID-19 cases decline

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent mayor emphasizes police support during State of the City address

Says she is ‘committed to prioritizing public safety and reducing crime’

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Website aids Ukrainians; criminal justice reform under scrutiny | King County Local Dive

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

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Maple Valley man gets 10 years in prison for dealing drugs

Kept drugs, firearms and grenades in Kent storage trailer

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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 21 to March 6

Robberies, catalytic converter thefts, shootings, street racing