Image courtesy of the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

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Massive wildfires incinerate WA

All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.

I-5 closures near Federal Way this week for Sound Transit construction

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I-5 closures near Federal Way this week for Sound Transit construction

Two lanes of I-5 will be closed overnight Sept. 9 and 10.

New Metro bus routes coming to Kent on Sept. 19

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New Metro bus routes coming to Kent on Sept. 19

Improved east-west connections

Puget Sound Fire call report

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Students learn from home on first day of school in Kent | Photos

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Students learn from home on first day of school in Kent | Photos

Superintendent Watts says, ‘Starting the new year in remote learning is new for all of us’

Constantine announces King County climate action plan

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Constantine announces King County climate action plan

Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections

Kent School Board approves district budget with strong fund balance

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Kent School Board approves district budget with strong fund balance

COVID-19, however, could impact budget later in the school year

Kent Police played key role in major drug busts

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Kent Police played key role in major drug busts

Chief Padilla says ‘their work led to the saving of lives and stopping violence’

Renton man critically injured in Kent crash

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Renton man critically injured in Kent crash

Collision between SUV, semi at 68th Avenue South and South 228th Street

Two southbound I-5 lanes to close for construction in Kent on Sept. 3, 8 and 9

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Two southbound I-5 lanes to close for construction in Kent on Sept. 3, 8 and 9

Light rail extension work between Kent Des Moines Road and South 272nd Street

Federal Way murals vandalized in ‘racially motivated’ act

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Federal Way murals vandalized in ‘racially motivated’ act

Artwork was recently installed at Sound Transit’s light rail construction site.

Kent man among 14 arrested in major Seattle-area drug bust

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Kent man among 14 arrested in major Seattle-area drug bust

Fentanyl, meth and heroin distribution; one drug deal made in Kent Mexican restaurant

Crews extinguish fire at Kent wrecking yard

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Crews extinguish fire at Kent wrecking yard

About 30 to 40 vehicles involved

The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo

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COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington

It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.

Two familes displaced by Kent residential fire

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Two familes displaced by Kent residential fire

Aug. 29 on the East Hill

Man charged with murder for intentionally running over girlfriend with his car in Kent

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Man charged with murder for intentionally running over girlfriend with his car in Kent

Renton man, 23, claims woman stepped in front of vehicle after dispute

Kent School District to distribute free meals Sept. 2 for students

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Kent School District to distribute free meals Sept. 2 for students

At schools and bus stops

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph delivers a box of food during a free distribution of food, face masks and hand sanitizers on Aug. 28 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Thousands get free food, face masks at city-run Kent event

Vehicles line up at ShoWare Center

One medical worker gives a thumbs up as two others collect a swab after a test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing site, March 23, 2020 in Everett. Andy Bronson / Everett Herald

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COVID-19 testing sites coming to South King County

Public Health- Seattle King County announced new locations to get tested in Auburn and Renton.

Male inmate dies at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent | Update

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Male inmate dies at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent | Update

Man, 48, identified; cause pending toxicology