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Police arrest woman for stabbing, injuring a man at Kent apartment

Detectives track down suspect four days after attack; Valley SWAT assists

The inside of Sound Transit’s light rail Operations and Maintenance Facility in Seattle. The agency plans to build a similar facility in Federal Way or Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Costs of light rail maintenance facility jump 54% to 77% in Federal Way, Kent

Sound Transit blames real estate, construction market conditions for higher estimates

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Seattle renters seek cheaper rent in surrounding cities

One factor includes the ability to work remotely, according to housing economist.

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State health officials announce next steps for vaccines

From the Washington State Department of Health:

Screenshot from a YouTube stream of the Jan. 6, 2021, protest at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

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WA, King County lawmakers react to Capitol Building storming

A mob of right-wing agitators stormed the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, as Congress was preparing to certify…

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City of Kent receives $1.5 million grant for South 212th Street project

Asphalt overlay between Green River Bridge and Orillia Road

The Ethos Apartments along West Meeker Street in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Kent apartment rents decline 1.4% in December from previous month

Rate up just 0.6% from same time in 2019

Courtesy of WA Governor’s Office

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Inslee announces new COVID-19 reopening plan for Washington

Some restrictions will be eased beginning as soon as next week, the governor said.

An Auburn man and his two sons escaped this early-morning fire on Jan. 1, thanks to working smoke alarms. COURTESY PHOTO, Valley Regional Fire Authority.

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Smoke alarms alert Auburn family of early morning fire

Father, two sons safely escape New Year’s Day blaze at home

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. 	File photo

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Bills to follow in the 2021 Legislative session include police reform

It’s legislation filing season, and the floodgates have opened in Olympia.

Kentwood High School had the highest graduation rate for 2020 in the Kent School District. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kentwood High ranks top in district for 2020 graduation rate

92.2% rate just ahead of Kentlake at 91.9%

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Flooding closes a few Kent streets to start the new year

James Street reopens Monday

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Upthegrove helps secure funding for discounted Metro tickets for nonprofits

For low-income clients to get to medical appointments, jobs, school

Congresswoman Kim Schrier. COURTESY PHOTO

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Schrier sworn in to second term representing 8th Congressional District

Will serve on Energy and Commerce Committee

Sixth-grade students might move from elementary schools to Meridian Middle School and other middle schools in Kent under a boundary revision proposal. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent considering moving sixth graders to middle schools

Change in the fall would help ease overcrowding at elementary schools

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Courtesy photo

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US Navy punishes suicidal sailor who sought mental health treatment

Federal Way native’s case has attracted the attention of a national advocacy group.

The city of Kent will install a new pedestrian crossing in early 2021 at West James Street and Second Avenue North to improve access between North Park and the Sounder train at Kent Station. FILE PHOTO

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City of Kent to install new pedestrian crossing along West James Street

Will improve access between North Park and Sounder train at Kent Station

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New Kent School District academy becoming a reality

At site of former Panther Lake Elementary

Gov. Jay Inslee, pictured in December as he signed the certified statewide election results. Courtesy photo

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Gov. Inslee extends ban on indoor dining, other restrictions

An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.

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Kent Reporter’s most viewed website stories of 2020

Crime, COVID-19 fill top-10 list