In this 2019 file photo, Puget Sound Energy product development manager John Dooley stands in front of one of four units at the Glacier Battery Storage Project in northwest Washington state. The project can provide power to the small town of Glacier for around two hours if needed. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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What will a green WA electric grid look like?

It will require a lot more coordination, but will be more resilient.

River Ridge Elementary is the recommended name for the new Kent School District school under construction on the West Hill. The school is scheduled to open next fall. COURTESY GRAPHIC, Kent School District

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River Ridge, Kent Laboratory Academy recommended names for new schools

For elementary school on West Hill; combined academy on East Hill

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Study: Nonprofits struggle amid pandemic

Nonprofits around the state are struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic, according to a new study…

A “closed” sign at Jackson’s restaurant on Cole Street in downtown Enumclaw. Sound Publishing file photo

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Governor extends restrictions on businesses and gatherings

It’s been a month since the governor imposed the new rules. And the pandemic has only gotten worse.

Leah Bowen, far left, Leslie Hamada and Michele Bettinger were sworn in last December to the Kent School Board. Bowen resigned Nov. 25 from the board. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

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Bowen resigns from Kent School Board after just one year

Voters elected her in 2019 when she ran unopposed

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Kent Youth and Family Services receives $250,000 state grant

Funds will help support student online learning program

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State Department of Health offers ways to minimize the spread of COVID-19 this holiday season

Limit celebrations to members of your immediate households; online gathering alternatives

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Seven cities in South King County have a contract with the SCORE (South Correctional Entity) jail in Des Moines.

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Federal Way returns to SCORE Jail with new agreement

Federal Way City Council approves $175,000 jail services contract which guarantees three inmate beds for $128 per day.

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Light rail work to cause South 272nd lane closures in Kent

On certain dates in December

Media day at OMF to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle June 19, 2019.

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Sound Transit temporarily reduces light rail peak-hour service

COVID-19 causes staffing shortage

King County bought the Econo Lodge on Central Avenue in Kent in March for $4 million and turned it into an isolation and quarantine facility for COVID-19 patients. The center had temporarily closed, but reopened Nov. 30 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases across the county. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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King County reopens COVID-19 isolation center in Kent at former hotel

City leaders satisfied with operation after controversy about March opening

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Changes this year in Puget Sound Fire’s Toys for Joy donation event

Drop-off events; online money donations replace barrels at fire stations

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Kent Police Blotter | Nov. 14-29

Drive-by shooting, robbery, carjacking among incidents

Kristy Nhan

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Kentridge High graduate Nhan earns BECU scholarship

Receives $3,500 to help attened University of Washington

A Tumwater company will take over medical services for city of Kent jail inmates. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent City Council approves jail medical services contract

$628,000 per year with Tumwater company that will replace Valley Medical Center agreement

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Kent man faces animal fighting charge for cockfighting operation

Court date set for Dec. 7

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Kent Police used vehicles as shields in fatal shooting of man armed with rifle | Update

Investigation shows no shots by man hit vehicles; some rounds within a few feet of officers

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Kent Police issue alert about robberies during meetings to buy/sell products

People initially meet on websites; police offer safety tips