The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be at Kent Station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 30 to help promote blood donations needed by Bloodworks Northwest. COURTESY PHOTO, Oscar Mayer

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Wienermobile coming to Kent Station on April 30

Oscar Mayer vehicle in town to help encourage blood donations

McSorely Creek in Des Moines, on Sept. 14. The water’s brown color is from a Sept. 10-14 sewage spill. The drain pipe at right is part of cleanup efforts. COURTESY PHOTO, Midway Sewer District.

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Midway Sewer District in Kent fined for September sewage spill

An estimated 1.2 million gallon spill into McSorley Creek in Des Moines

Dwell at Kent Station Apartments. COURTESY PHOTO

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Kent apartment rents increase sharply over the past month

Up 2.2% in April compared to March

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Kent Police Blotter: April 17-25

Multiple shootings dominate incidents

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Renton man charged with fatally shooting Kent man

March 30 incident at Mosaic Hills Apartments

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Federal Way girl, 8, dies after father shoots through 3 walls | Update

Police arrest father for unlawful possession of a firearm, domestic-violence assault.

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Kentwood High’s Zerr named U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalist

One of nearly 625 chosen from 6,500 candidates across the nation

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Kent landlords must give 40 days notice to end tenant rental agreements

Change to begin Aug. 1 as City Council approves extension from state-mandated 20 days

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Christian Faith Center voices opposition to Sound Transit facility at Federal Way site

One site in Kent, two in Federal Way under consideration for maintenance facility

Police Chief Rafael Padilla. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent police chief says department recruiting has been “stifled”

Department tweaks recruiting policies to increase applicant diversity.

A map indicating estimated high housing displacement risk neighborhoods in Kent. (Courtesy of the City of Kent)

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Kent housing report estimates nearly 6,000 units of housing to be needed by 2040

Report identifies concerns of displacement if specific housing needs are not met.

photo credit: Public Health - Seattle & King County

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Vaccination appointments available for South King County residents

Two sites at Auburn Outlet Mall and Kent ShoWare Center are taking appointments through April 26.

Vaccinations taking place. File photo

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Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine appointments open at Auburn, Kent clinics

Appointments available through April 26, says Public Health – Seattle & King County.

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Kent Police Blotter: April 1-11

Robbery, dead body, child neglect among incidents

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City of Kent to pay $4.4M settlement in police shooting from liability fund

Confidential negotiations with mediator determined amount

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Mother’s fight for justice leads to $4.4M settlement with Kent in son’s death

City agrees to payment after Joseph-McDade fatally shot by police officer in 2017

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Kent Police chief analyzes high number of homicides this year

Six killed in first four months

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Renton man could face murder charge in March 30 Kent shooting

Marcus Golden killed on his way to an apartment where a man and woman were arguing

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Man charged in 2017 Kent murder of 17-year-old outside service station

Fled to Mexico after shooting

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City of Kent settles Joseph-McDade civil rights lawsuit for $4.4 million

Giovann Joseph-McDade fatally shot by police after short pursuit in 2017