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Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.
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Kent City Council won’t defund Police Department
‘Reducing the number of officers in Kent will not improve public safety’
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Upthegrove supports $400 million county investment in supportive housing
Additional sales tax of 0.1% would fund program
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First Bezos Academy free preschool to open in Des Moines
Amazon founder plans many schools for underserved children
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Fred Hutch seeks volunteers of color for COVID-19 study
Research company recently released a Spanish-language version of the website for accessibility, inclusivity.
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High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study
A new paper outlines a potential plan for the region.
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World Rabies Day event; pet food giveaway set for ShoWare Center in Kent
From 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26
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Sounder celebrates 20 years of commuter rail service
First train in 2000; stop in Kent added in 2001
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Fourth and Willis intersection to close Oct. 3-5 in Kent | Update
Paving of new roundabout rescheduled due to forecast of wet weather
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Man shot, injured in Federal Way parking lot
Shooting occurred near the Redondo Heights Park and Ride around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 20
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Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?
With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.
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Kent Police crack down on street racing as it spreads across city, region
Parking lots at Dick’s Drive-In, LA Fitness become gathering spots
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Sound Transit delays construction of Kent parking garage for train commuters
Project placed on pause because of declining revenues due to COVID-19
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City outreach administrator prods homeless from sleeping in Auburn parks
New program started in April
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LaPorte to retire as city of Kent Public Works director
11 years as head of department; 31 years with city
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Former Kent pro soccer team owner pleads guilty to rape
Dion Earl, 48, was charged last year in Kirkland case
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Closure of 4th and Willis intersection in Kent set for Sept. 25-27
Crews finishing up work on roundabout