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Federal Way schools reach agreement with Department of Justice over complaints of harassment

District was investigated over claims that officials “failed to respond promptly and appropriately.”

Kent-based Mother Africa received $10,000 from the federal CARES Act to help fund youth programs. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Mother Africa

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Kent nonprofits receive federal CARES Act funds for youth programs

Part of $9.4 million distributed by state to 421 organizations in Washington

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Kent City Council to vote Nov. 17 on proposed 2021-2022 budget

A new position of a equity manager part of the proposal

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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 24-Nov. 8

Robbery, shooting, stabbing among incidents

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City of Kent’s free Thanksgiving dinner changes to drive-thru event

Families must register to pick up meals Nov. 21 at Kent Senior Activity Center

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Man fired seven shots at Kent Police who returned fire with 22 shots | Update

60-year-old man died in exchange of gunfire Nov. 4 at East Hill home

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Sound Transit scraps elephant sculpture idea from Federal Way Link Extension project

Pressure from city of Federal Way, community resulted in CEO’s decision to drop proposed idea

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Teen shot, critically injured at Kent apartment complex | Update

14-year-old attacked early Sunday morning at Indigo Springs Apartments

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Man fatally shot by Kent Police fired multiple shots at officers | Update

60-year-old man identified by Medical Examiner’s Office

Courtesy Photo, Kent School District

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Kent School District to receive $7.3M in federal funds due to COVID-19

Money to be used to pay for transition to remote learning

An artist's conception of the proposed sculpture to be placed in the pedestrian plaza of the incoming Federal Way Link Extension.

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Federal Way City Council opposes possible elephant structure at light rail station

The proposed art piece will be on display near the incoming Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension station.

Foster Farms donated 12,000 pounds of Thanksgiving turkey Nov. 3 to the Northwest Harvest food bank warehouse in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Foster Farms

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Foster Farms donates more than 1,000 turkeys to Northwest Harvest in Kent

Food will be distributed to food banks for Thanksgiving meals

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Witnesses catch man who stole purse off woman’s arm in Kent mall parking lot

They heard screams for help, tackle man at Great Wall Shopping Mall

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

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Man armed with rifle fatally shot by Kent Police in exchange of gunfire

Officers responded to domestic violence assault at home near Kentridge High School

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Firefighters extinguish fire along I-5 shoulder in SeaTac

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Dunn to seek reelection to King County Council

Represents 9th District that includes parts of Kent

An 18-year-old woman suffered only minor injuries after her car went out of control Nov. 4 along northbound Interstate 5 near the South 188th Street exit in SeaTac. COURTESY PHOTO, State Patrol

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18-year-old woman escapes serious injury in I-5 rollover crash

Wednesday afternoon near South 188th Street in SeaTac

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Seattle man charged with murder in SeaTac pedestrian death

Driver fled from State Patrol trooper along I-5 in Kent

Jay Inslee (D), left, and Loren Culp (R). File photo

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Gov. Inslee surges to big lead as he nears rare third term

Statewide office roundup: Schools chief Reykdal in close contest; Secretary of State Wyman fends off challenge.