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Christian Faith Center voices opposition to Sound Transit facility at Federal Way site

One site in Kent, two in Federal Way under consideration for maintenance facility

Police Chief Rafael Padilla. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent police chief says department recruiting has been “stifled”

Department tweaks recruiting policies to increase applicant diversity.

A map indicating estimated high housing displacement risk neighborhoods in Kent. (Courtesy of the City of Kent)

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Kent housing report estimates nearly 6,000 units of housing to be needed by 2040

Report identifies concerns of displacement if specific housing needs are not met.

photo credit: Public Health - Seattle & King County

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Vaccination appointments available for South King County residents

Two sites at Auburn Outlet Mall and Kent ShoWare Center are taking appointments through April 26.

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Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine appointments open at Auburn, Kent clinics

Appointments available through April 26, says Public Health – Seattle & King County.

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Kent Police Blotter: April 1-11

Robbery, dead body, child neglect among incidents

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City of Kent to pay $4.4M settlement in police shooting from liability fund

Confidential negotiations with mediator determined amount

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Mother’s fight for justice leads to $4.4M settlement with Kent in son’s death

City agrees to payment after Joseph-McDade fatally shot by police officer in 2017

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Kent Police chief analyzes high number of homicides this year

Six killed in first four months

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Renton man could face murder charge in March 30 Kent shooting

Marcus Golden killed on his way to an apartment where a man and woman were arguing

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Man charged in 2017 Kent murder of 17-year-old outside service station

Fled to Mexico after shooting

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City of Kent settles Joseph-McDade civil rights lawsuit for $4.4 million

Giovann Joseph-McDade fatally shot by police after short pursuit in 2017

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City of Kent recommends alternate routes due to stuck railroad gates

Malfunction causing long delays Wednesday morning at several crossings

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King County residents needed for first respiratory study using Apple watches

UW study to help find if devices can detect early warning signs of acute respiratory infections, such as…

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Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect

Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital…

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Kent Police reactivate school zone speed cameras | Update

Cameras are at six elementary schools; fines are $136 or $248 based on speed

Kent’s World Relief Seattle will receive a grant between $15,000 and $25,000 from a national nonprofit to help feed children ages 0 to 5. COURTESY PHOTO, World Relief Seattle

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Kent’s World Relief Seattle receives grant to help feed young children

Between $15,000 and $25,000 from national No Kid Hungry campaign

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Kent School District elementary students return to buildings | Photos

April 12 marks first day back to in-person learning since closure in March 2020 due to COVID-19

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Man jumps to death from freeway overpass near Federal Way

Incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. April 12 near the S. 375th Street overpass.

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Legislature approves streamlined sales tax mitigation funds for Kent

Measure worth $12.1 million to city over next five years