A New Shepard rocket launch by Kent-based Blue Origin in West Texas. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin

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Highest bid at $2.6 million for seat on Blue Origin rocket to space

Kent-based company reveals online bids that continue until June 10

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Ubax Gardheere launches campaign for King County Council

Community organizer to challenge Reagan Dunn in District 9

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Closure of Kent’s ShoWare Center leads to $1.1 million loss in 2020

City-owned arena open for just two months prior to COVID-19 shutdown

Penny Wood holds a copy of her book “She Married The Green River Serial Killer” on a trail near her Ravensdale home April 28. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Ravensdale author pens update on Judith Mawson, ex-wife of the Green River Killer

Newly-updated book chronicles a triumph over the painful memories of Gary Ridgway

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I-5 HOV lane southbound to close overnight May 17-20 in Kent

10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for light rail project

Jeff Duchin, Seattle - King County Public Health officer, said when considering whether to wear a mask indoors in public spaces, people should understand their risk based on local coronavirus activity and make decisions based on their own risk tolerance. (Getty images)

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Should you keep masking up if you’re vaccinated?

Think about it, says King County’s top doctor.

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Auburn man fatally shot inside Kent hookah lounge

Kent man injured in Sunday shooting; police trying to identify suspect

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Auburn man charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of 8-year-old Federal Way girl

The man, who is related to the girl’s father, faces charges of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree unlawful possession…

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Kentlake senior Baeza Lakew wins prestigious Jefferson Scholarship

Award worth more than $293,000 over four years

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Kent officer shot man after he reportedly tried to ram police vehicle

Investigation team updates May 10 shooting that injured man in Panther Lake

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Kent Police Blotter: April 25 to May 7

Numerous shots-fired incidents

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Kent dad rushes into burning home to try and save anyone that needed help

The man then offered the family that was affected a place to stay.

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Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to fully reopen

Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.

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Kent School District plans drive-thru graduations at high schools

A Kentridge senior says district should use outdoor stadium like surrounding districts

Matt Marshall, leader of the Washington Three Percenters gun rights group, addresses a crowd rallying for Second Amendment rights Jan. 17, 2020, at the state Capitol in Olympia. File photo

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Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol, rallies

A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.

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Kent School District custodian charged with immoral communication with a minor

Citizen watchdog group posts fake profile of boy, 16, to reportedly catch man online

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As rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges

WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.

E. coli. Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration

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Seven King County children sickened with E. coli

Seven children in King County have been infected with E. coli, a bacteria that produces Shiga toxin.

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City of Kent to start receiving $28.2 million in federal funds

Money to be allocated as part of the American Rescue Plan

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to Highway 167 road rage shooting near Kent

Jaguar driver fired three shots from AR-15 rifle that hit pickup taillight