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King County leaders propose funding to support immigrants in the region

$11.3 million proposed for citizenship application support and COVID relief to undocumented families

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Kent Police recover nearly 800 catalytic converters during arrests

Detectives also seize about $40,000 in cash

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Auburn, Kent hit hardest by high temperatures, says heat mapping project

King County released the results of a new heat mapping project showing Auburn and Kent are disproportionately affected…

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Where to stay cool in Kent | Update

Library; Memorial Park Building; Valley Ice Centre; Catholic Community Services

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Kent Police arrest man for March 21 fatal shooting of Tukwila man

Arrest made at Auburn apartment complex for killing of Avery Wilcox Jr.

Gov. Jay Inslee (center) gives a speech on the importance of getting vaccinated and to spread awareness of the state's efforts to vaccinate all Washingtonians during his visit to the Auburn vaccine clinic on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Auburn Reporter

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Gov. Inslee visits Auburn vaccine clinic

Continues to encourage people to get vaccinated

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Kent School Board extends superintendent’s contract to 2023

Controversial 3-2 vote gives Calvin Watts another year

Gov. Jay Inslee waves during his Thursday morning press conference on extending protections for renters. (TVW)

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Governor extends some protections for Washington renters

Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a…

Fire burns a Volkswagen Beetle on Wednesday, June 23 in the 11000 block of SE 220th St., in Kent. Firefighters extinguished the fire before it spread to any other vehicles. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Fire burns VW Beetle in Kent parking lot

Puget Sound Fire extinguishes fire

Firefighters contained a fire June 23 at the Kent QFC store to a roof area near the back of the building. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Firefighters quickly extinguish fire at Kent QFC store

Twenty units respond to early Wednesday morning, June 23 fire

Courtesy Photo, Regional Animal Services of King County

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Kent City Council drops proposal to ban roosters

Decides no rule changes needed to reduce noise complaints

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Car crashes into Kent restaurant on East Hill

Minor injuries to driver

Kent’s Scenic Hill Elementary School celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Nine Kent schools hit anniversary milestones this year

Scenic Hill Elementary celebrates 60th year

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High school graduates celebrate at Kent campuses

Class of 2021 gathers at schools across town

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone (left) and King County Executive Dow Constantine (right) discuss in front of the newly purchased shelter (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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County purchases Renton hotel to serve as homeless shelter

Deal is part of Health Through Housing initiative; controversial Red Lion shelter to be “phased out.”

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City of Kent moves $4.5 million to liability insurance fund

Civil rights case settlement on police shooting contributes to costs

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Tips for staying safe during Washington’s heat wave

The Puget Sound region could see record breaking temperatures this week as a heat wave hits Washington.

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Kent Police issue statement about 52-minute 911 response time

Express condolences to woman’s family; say incident is under review

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Kent girl missing since February 2020 featured on semi trailers

Asia Wilbon part of State Patrol’s Homeward Bound program with Kam-Way Transportation

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Kelowna motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

The crash happened Sunday at about 1:30 p.m.