South 228th Street overpass project in Kent plugs along

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South 228th Street overpass project in Kent plugs along

Girders placed for bridge to go over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks

I-5 to close overnight in Federal Way Aug. 28-30

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I-5 to close overnight in Federal Way Aug. 28-30

5-mile shutdown for new bridge construction at 70th Avenue East in Fife

50 firefighters extinguish Maple Valley brush fire

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50 firefighters extinguish Maple Valley brush fire

Three abandoned structures burned but fire kept away from residences

Kent man killed in head-on collision along Kent Black Diamond Road SE

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Kent man killed in head-on collision along Kent Black Diamond Road SE

Kent driver arrested for DUI; faces potential vehicular homicide charge

City of Kent awards $721,381 in grants for housing, food, medical needs

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City of Kent awards $721,381 in grants for housing, food, medical needs

A total of 19 grants from federal CARES Act funds to local groups

Superintendent Calvin Watts. FILE PHOTO

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Kent School Board approves superintendent’s contract extension

3-2 vote gives Watts a contract through June 2022

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference on Aug. 5, 2020.

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Inslee says schools in virus hot spots should stay closed

King County among high-risk counties; several school districts will have remote learning in the fall.

Kent, Federal Way men arrested in drug trafficking bust

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Kent, Federal Way men arrested in drug trafficking bust

Reportedly part of 12-member group distributing fentanyl, heroin, meth and cocaine

Three drivers were injured in a four-vehicle crash Tuesday evening, Aug. 4, at the South 277th Street southbound off ramp from State Route 167 near the Kent/Auburn border. Washington State Patrol arrested a 19-year-old Kent man for investigation of felony eluding, vehicular assault and felony hit and run after he smashed into the rear of a vehicle following a short pursuit (that the trooper had halted) for speeding. COURTESY PHOTO, Valley Regional Fire

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Kent man arrested after four-vehicle crash on Highway 167 off ramp

Reportedly speeding in BMW sedan on South 277th Street southbound exit

King County Election headquarters in Renton on Aug. 4 for the primary election. Haley Ausbun/staff photo

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Inslee and Culp lead governor race; incumbent Dems ahead for Congress | Statewide results

Early results for governor, state schools chief, attorney general and more.

Courtesy of Mountain View Fire and Rescue

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Mountain View Fire and Rescue levy is passing

Service area includes unincorporated King County near the cities of Auburn, Enumclaw and Kent.

Results chart|Kent-area races

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Results chart|Kent-area races

Congressional, legislative races

Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results

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Democrats dominate King County legislative races | Election results

Here are the latest results for King County legislative candidates in the Aug. 4 primary election, which included…

Female inmate who died at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent identified| Update

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Female inmate who died at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent identified| Update

Woman, 40, in custody less than 24 hours; cause of death pending

City of Kent to purchase 500 laptops for $1 million with CARES Act funds

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City of Kent to purchase 500 laptops for $1 million with CARES Act funds

For work-from-home employees and to improve organizational mobility

Kent Police officer helps rescue boy from Wenatchee River

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Kent Police officer helps rescue boy from Wenatchee River

Detective Rick Gilcrist and a King County Sheriff’s Office deputy jump in

Western Washington University names Kent woman as one of top 50 graduates

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Western Washington University names Kent woman as one of top 50 graduates

Valeria Goliff excelled in dance program at Bellingham school

Kent apartment rents remain flat in July

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Kent apartment rents remain flat in July

Median monthly rents are $1,502 for one-bedroom unit; $1,870 for two bedrooms

King County awards sports grants to Kent-area groups

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King County awards sports grants to Kent-area groups

Washington Youth Soccer Foundation, Kent Youth and Family Services, Children’s Therapy Center

Superintendent Calvin Watts. FILE PHOTO

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Kent School Board to vote Aug. 5 on superintendent’s contract extension to 2022

Current pact with Calvin Watts expires in July 2021