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Kent School District closes classrooms at 2 more schools due to COVID-19
One classroom each at Sawyer Woods and Cedar Valley elementary schools
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Non-profit sponsors study on how the pandemic impacted arts and culture in Puget Sound
The study helped identify challenges faced by residents and cultural organizations in Washington
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Kammerzell negotiations with city of Kent expected to be ‘lengthy process’
Assistant police chief on paid administrative leave as union, city begin talks
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Auburn, Federal Way mayors speak out against multifamily housing bill
Leaders say they don’t need state intervention.
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Kent School District interim superintendent wants Kammerzell to resign
Incident could impact decision to renew school resource officers’ program with Kent Police
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Republic Services customers in Kent could see account credits
City continues to negotiate with company after strike settlement in California ends work stoppage
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Former Kent City Councilmember Higgins calls for Kammerzell’s resignation
Asks for immediate action by assistant police chief during public comment period at Jan. 18 meeting
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WA lawmakers propose making companies responsible for recycling improvements
SB 5697 would compel industries to report data, invest in infrastructure, meet standards.
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Inslee: Officials’ lies about election results should be crime
Governor wants lawmakers to pass legislation making it a gross misdemeanor.
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WSDOT names contractor for State Route 18 intersection project
Construction to begin this year.
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Garbage service returns this week in Kent after work stoppage
Republic Services drivers back to the streets after three-day halt to honor picket lines
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Kent School Board approves lease to Bezos Academy for free preschool
A controversial 3-2 vote as one director questions how much Jeff Bezos knows about education
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Shoreline senator’s bill would close loophole on police disciplinary actions
Jesse Salomon says Kent Police assistant chief case example of why changes are needed
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Federal Way man charged with murder for shooting at Kent bus stop
Father killed Nov. 26, 2021 at location where his sons were shot, injured 2 days earlier
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Pine Tree Elementary in Kent closed this week due to COVID-19
Multiple cases, increased absences among students and staff lead to closure
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14-year-old boy shot, injured in Des Moines
Early Sunday morning in 22800 block of 30th Avenue South; police seek tips from public
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County auditor finds agencies fall short on emergency services
The auditor’s office recommends clarifying responsibilities and accountability for effective planning.
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City of Kent meets with Republic Services over lack of garbage service
Discussions during work stoppage include more drop-off events; possible bill credits
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Woman’s body found in Kent’s Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park
Police trying to determine identify of woman and how she died
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Kent School District closes individual classrooms at 3 more schools
Due to COVID-19 cases at Soos Creek, Ridgewood and Meridian elementary schools