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Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region

The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.

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State awards two Kent early learning centers grants of $1 million

Part of state Department of Commerce program to create more early learning spaces

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Public health agencies link Norovirus outbreak to oysters from British Columbia

As of early April, 103 norovirus illnesses have been reported from 13 states, 62 in Washington.

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Kent man, 60, killed in vehicle crash identified

David Wayne Burns died in April 14 head-on collision along West Valley Highway

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Kent’s West Hill water tower to get mural with trees, Mount Rainier

City selects Spokane artist who has done numerous projects in state, nation

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Maple Valley gas station robbery suspects caught in Kent

King County Sheriff’s Office arrests two after pursuit

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Federal Way high school graduations coming back to Kent

Ceremonies set for June 12 at the ShoWare Center after two years away due to COVID-19

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New Green River College program addresses state’s shortage of nurses

School to offer licensed practical nurses a chance to earn bachelor of science in nursing.

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Kent man, 60, dies in West Valley Highway head-on collision

Early Thursday morning, April 14 near South 180th Street

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WA health officials recommend having overdose reversing drug on hand amid alarming increase in drug-related deaths

WSDOH reports a 66 percent increase in drug overdoses since 2019.

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Kent Police Blotter: March 30 to April 11

Incidents include multiple robberies, driver ramming police vehicles, fatal shooting

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Sound Transit narrows list of names for Kent light rail stations

Public input sought for picking Midway, Highline, Highline College or Kent-Des Moines

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Teen arrested in string of armed robberies; police search for 2 more suspects

Suspects had been charged with robbing a Federal Way pawn shop; both teens reportedly cut off their home…

Tulalip council members and tribal members watch as Governor Jay Inslee signs bill HB 1571 into law at the Tulalip Resort on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s…

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Kent Police officers make 19.2% more this year than in 2019

City Council approves new three-year contract; large pay hike granted last fall

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Valley Communications Center in Kent recognized for 911 work

Part of National Telecommunications Week April 10-16

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Seattle man, 27, dies in Interstate 5 single-vehicle crash in Kent

Saturday morning, April 9 northbound near State Route 516

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Kent church seeks volunteers to help serve dinners to the homeless

Many positions to fill as Kent Lutheran plans return to indoor weekly meals

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King County to offer grants for innovative recycling, reuse and waste reduction project proposals

Proposers are eligible for $20,000 to $300,000 per project, the deadline for applicants is May 6.