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Kent man faces sex charges for text exchanges with 15-year-old girl
Girl was actually a Kent Police officer posing as a teen on dating app
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Fire destroys barn in Kent; fully engulfed when firefighters arrived
Nobody injured; cause remains under investigation
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Auburn Police jail a Kent man after major drug bust
Fentanyl, heroin, meth, firearms and large amount of cash found
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How unintended consequences led to King County’s removal of a Green River levee
Officials say the levee destroyed wetland habitat critical for salmon over 60 years.
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COVID levels rise to ‘medium’ transmission risk in King County
No new restrictions, recommendations or regulations were suggested by health officer Jeff Duchin
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Snoqualmie Tribe receives support from national tribal law experts in case regarding treaty rights
Tribe Chairman says the case may be “the most important Tribal Supreme Court case of our generation.”
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Biden’s visit to Auburn prompts crowds, protests, and a little bit of everything
President Joe Biden made a stop at the Green River College in Auburn on April 22 during his…
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Judged by XII (Episode 2): Police officer’s history of violence | King County Local Dive
Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
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City of Auburn to explore annexing Kent neighborhood
The Bridges housing development is completely surrounded by Auburn.
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Puyallup man arrested for reportedly organizing illegal street races
Part of joint investigation by Kent and Tacoma police departments
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Kent concert series, historical society part of transit ad campaign
‘Less is More’ ads on buses and light rail encourage people to attend outside events
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KEA president says board should have continued superintendent search
Teachers union opposed hiring of Interim Superintendent Israel Vela
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Kent robbery suspect enters through Burger King drive-thru window
Employees hid in locked office as suspect with gun takes cash register
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Kent School Board hires Israel Vela as new superintendent with 3-2 vote
Two members wanted to continue search rather than choosing interim superintendent for the job
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Teen wanted in deadly World of Weed shooting arrested in Kent
The teen also faces charges for a February pawn shop robbery in Federal Way
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Kent man charged with child abuse of elementary school student
Reportedly occurred at a Seattle school where he taught English as a second language
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Kent City Council committee favors Kent-Des Moines for light rail station name
Other Sound Transit options include Midway, Highline and Highline College
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King County awards $1 million for three Kent park projects
Renovations at Salt Air Vista Park, Morrill Meadows Park; Green River, Interurban trail improvements
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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas
Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.