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Art to be a large part of Kent’s two light rail stations

Kent Arts Commissison reviews designs submitted by chosen artists

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Cleaning up Mill Creek Canyon to cost city of Kent as much as $800,000

Specialist company hired to clear trash from homeless encampments

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King County Council passes $12.59 billion biennial budget

King County Council on Nov. 17 passed a $12.59 billion biennial budget for 2021-2022, providing funding for anti-racist…

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Compromise leads to passing of Kent’s 2021-2022 budget

City council decided not to defund the police.

State Sen. Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) authored the letter to Gov. Jay Inslee. Mullet represents the 5th Legislative District. File photo

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Democratic lawmakers ask Inslee to lift ban on indoor dining

They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.

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Kent City Council adds delivery fee cap to support local restaurants

The cap prevents third party delivery services from charging partner restaurants high fees

Tim Eyman get in some last minute campaigning for I-976 in downtown Bellevue on the afternoon of Nov. 5, 2019. File photo

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Eyman fights allegation he repeatedly broke campaign laws

In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant. File photo

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State halts indoor service at bars, restaurants, home guests

Amid soaring new coronavirus cases and an overburdened health care system, the state’s clamping down.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference Nov. 12 with his wife, Trudi.

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Inslee to hold news conference to announce new restrictions

Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.

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Federal Way schools reach agreement with Department of Justice over complaints of harassment

District was investigated over claims that officials “failed to respond promptly and appropriately.”

Kent-based Mother Africa received $10,000 from the federal CARES Act to help fund youth programs. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Mother Africa

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Kent nonprofits receive federal CARES Act funds for youth programs

Part of $9.4 million distributed by state to 421 organizations in Washington

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Kent City Council to vote Nov. 17 on proposed 2021-2022 budget

A new position of a equity manager part of the proposal

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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 24-Nov. 8

Robbery, shooting, stabbing among incidents

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City of Kent’s free Thanksgiving dinner changes to drive-thru event

Families must register to pick up meals Nov. 21 at Kent Senior Activity Center

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Man fired seven shots at Kent Police who returned fire with 22 shots | Update

60-year-old man died in exchange of gunfire Nov. 4 at East Hill home

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Sound Transit scraps elephant sculpture idea from Federal Way Link Extension project

Pressure from city of Federal Way, community resulted in CEO’s decision to drop proposed idea

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Teen shot, critically injured at Kent apartment complex | Update

14-year-old attacked early Sunday morning at Indigo Springs Apartments

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Man fatally shot by Kent Police fired multiple shots at officers | Update

60-year-old man identified by Medical Examiner’s Office

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Kent School District to receive $7.3M in federal funds due to COVID-19

Money to be used to pay for transition to remote learning

An artist's conception of the proposed sculpture to be placed in the pedestrian plaza of the incoming Federal Way Link Extension.

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Federal Way City Council opposes possible elephant structure at light rail station

The proposed art piece will be on display near the incoming Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension station.