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School Board extends Vela’s interim superintendent contract
Will fill in until a new interim superintendent is chosen by board
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Kent City Council to repeal drug paraphernalia possession law
City ordinance in conflict with state measure that decriminalizes possession
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Metro offers new on-demand access to transit service in Kent
Launch of Ride Pingo to Transit app for shared rides
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Union carpenters to go on strike, expected to impact Eastside Microsoft projects
Members authorized strike after rejecting AGC offer for the fourth time.
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The state’s hospitals face “unprecedented collapse” amid COVID uptick warn healthcare unions
Union spokeperson says understaffing was a problem even before the pandemic.
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COVID-19 walk-up testing site open in Kent/Des Moines area
Along Pacific Highway South; reservations recommended
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Parents of Todd Beamer visit namesake high school in Federal Way
David and Peggy Beamer visited Todd Beamer High School to speak with students on Sept. 10.
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Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs condemns recent police ambushes
Two officer targeted shooting were reported last week in South King County.
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Sound Transit Fare Ambassador Pilot Program begins
Fare ambassadors will start checking fares on Link and Sounder Sept. 13
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COVID-19 closure strikes Kent classroom at Daniel Elementary
First closure in Kent School District since opening Aug. 26
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Teenage suspect in fatal hit-and-run could face second-degree murder charge | Update
Deputies identified the 15-year-old as the suspected driver in death of a Maple Valley man
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Kent School Board approves return of deputy to Kentlake High
3-2 vote for district’s school resource officer contract with King County Sheriff’s Office
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WinCo employee shot by customer in Federal Way
The 30-year-old employee was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center; suspect not located
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Masks required at big outdoor events; vaccine mandates expanded
Governor’s mask order takes effect Sept. 13.
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King County is looking for community members to help oversee law enforcement accountability
Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight is in need of applicants.
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King County receives $8.9M to turn Federal Way Red Lion hotel into emergency homeless shelter
Site to provide 84 units of shelter to people experiencing short- and long-term homelessness.
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Kent City Council grants rent relief to Half Lion Public House
Due to COVID-19 impact on restaurant/bar at city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex
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Deputies identify suspected 15-year-old driver in fatal collision of Maple Valley man
The alleged driver is still at large, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.
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Mistrial ends child molestation case against former Kent substitute teacher
2019 kindergarten class incident with 6-year-old student
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Why burning our trash may not be as bad as it sounds
Understanding waste-to-energy’s financial and environmental impact in King County.