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Kent man, 21, faces fentanyl distribution charges in Seattle crackdown

Arrested near International District; part of undercover operation to combat open air drug markets

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Motorcyclist, 34, dies in collision on I-5 near Kent

The collision closed SB I-5 for several hours on March 6.

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King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…

Mayor Dana Ralph. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent mayor explains city portion just small part of property tax bill hike

Says 11% of bill goes to help pay for city services

PHOTO CREDIT, Metro Creative Graphics

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Kent apartment rents up 15% compared to February 2021

Monthly increase just 0.2% compared to January

Screenshot from March 1 meeting of the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee.

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Community testifies in support of restorative justice for youth in South King County cities

KC Councilmember Reagan Dunn wanted to pause the program after local mayors expressed concern.

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Landslide closes westbound lanes of SR 18 in Auburn | Update

One lane reopened late Wednesday morning

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Unity for Ukraine rally in Kent calls for Putin to end war | Photos

Supporters gather outside Kent City Hall

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Michael Carney chosen as Kent School District Teacher of the Year

Teaches sixth grade math, science at Scenic Hill Elementary

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Donations wanted in Kent for March of Diapers drive

Kiwanis Club of Kent, Kent Station, city of Kent lead effort

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Kent assistant police chief remains on paid administrative leave

Talks among city, police union, Kammerzell in 3rd month after Nazi insignia incident reported

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Man dies after hit-and-run in Federal Way

Driver fled the scene, crashed car into nearby business, police say.

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to Kent hit and run on Highway 167

Driver sought for felony hit and run Feb. 27 near South 212th Street that injured two

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Rain in Kent causes street closures, water over roadways | Update

Portions of James Street; East George Street; 81st Avenue South; 148th Avenue SE closed Monday

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Bloodworks Northwest and foodies partner to raise awareness of need for blood donations

Partnership includes restaurant and food brand owners and culinary gourmands from around the region.

A KN95 mask. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12

King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.

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Unity for Ukraine vigil set for Tuesday, March 1 in Kent

6:30 to 7 p.m. at Kent City Hall

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Farrington Court in Kent earns best assisted living award

Recognized for eighth consecutive year by SeniorAdvisor.com based on resident, family reviews

The downtown Kent Library is expected to reopen in early April after damages from a fire and the sprinkler system. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System

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Kent Library scheduled to reopen in early April after fire damage

Facility has been closed since Dec. 2 as crews repair walls, ceiling and replace carpet