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A birds-eye view of South King County overlooks the city of Federal Way and provides a peek at Mount Rainier in the distance. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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South King mayors meet to address crime, gun violence

The mayors of Federal Way, Kent, Auburn and Renton attended the Dec. 3 meeting.

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State Sen. Mona Das to run for reelection in 47th legislative district

Kent Democrat seeks second four-year term in 2022

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Inquest into Seattle Police killing of Kent man changed to Jan. 24

King County’s initial start date was in December; hearing could last until Feb. 4

Millennium Elementary, 1919 SE 270th St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Millennium Elementary School classroom in Kent closed due to COVID-19

Students in class will switch to remote learning; rest of school remains open

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King County weather: Dec. 3-5

Here is your King County area weather forecast for Dec. 3-5, 2021.

Keith Wagoner

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Senator becomes first GOP candidate for secretary of state

Sen. Keith Wagoner will challenge Democrat Steve Hobbs, who was appointed to the statewide post in November

The Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System

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Kent Library closes after fire in book drop activates sprinklers

No reopening date set yet

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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FEMA to send mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit to Western Washington

The mobile site is set to open Dec. 20 in Federal Way; additional locations to come.

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NASA selects Kent-based Blue Origin to help develop new space station

One of three companies chosen; Blue Origin to receive estimated $130 million contract

Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Washington health officials discuss response to new COVID variant

Things will be handled with Omicron variant similar to the Delta variant.

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Kent’s West Hill water tower on the way up to 16 stories

Construction could be completed by spring; reservoir to go into service by fall

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Kent apartment rents decrease 0.3% in November

First drop in 10 months; prices up 14.2% compared to last year

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As new COVID-19 variant looms, vaccination disparities linger in King County

County data shows gaps among age, geography and race.

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Developer plans Kent hotel, Dairy Queen, gas station

On Military Road South near I-5 and Kent Des Moines Road

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn

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King County Councilmember Dunn will challenge Rep. Kim Schrier for U.S. Congress seat

The current County Councilmember would be following in his late mother’s footsteps

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Antonio Wells, 39, died from multiple gunshot wounds in Kent shooting

Federal Way man identified in Nov. 26 killing

Garbage at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley. FILE PHOTO

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King County and Port of Seattle to collaborate on waste-to-fuel study

The study is aimed at identifying logistics of developing aviation fuel out of municipal garbage.

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Sixth graders will remain in Kent elementary schools for now

Potential move to middle schools pushed out to 2023-2024; boundary decisions also delayed

Courtesy Photo/Washington Health Benefit Exchange

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Healthplanfinder Adventure Tour to stop in Kent Dec. 18

Aims to help people navigate health insurance options

Mayor Dana Ralph

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Kent mayor calls for meeting with county officials about shootings

Goal to make Pacific Highway South corridor safe