Courtesy of King County                                Rendering of the future South County Recycling and Transfer Station.

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New Algona transfer station to open in 2023

King County will replace facility built 53 years ago

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MultiCare opens new Indigo Urgent Care clinic to serve Auburn, Kent

Located in Lakeland Hills

Jesse Sarey. Courtesy photo

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Auburn Police Officer Nelson faces second-degree murder, first-degree assault charges in shooting of Jesse Sarey

Satterberg says officer created situation that brought about his use of deadly force

Man arrested for Seattle suitcase murders of Federal Way woman, Kent man

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Man arrested for Seattle suitcase murders of Federal Way woman, Kent man

The 62-year-old man was arrested at a Burien residence on Aug. 19.

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park cancels 2020 season

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Wild Waves Theme & Water Park cancels 2020 season

Uncertainty due to COVID-19 pandemic led to the Federal Way park’s decision.

A health care worker administers a COVID-19 test in the Highline College East parking lot in Des Moines, where testing takes place 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Testing also is available 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday at the accesso ShoWare Center parking lot in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO

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Highline College hosts COVID-19 testing every Wednesday

Testing is available regardless of immigration status or age, free to those without health insurance.

Pictured left to right: Former Congressman Dave Reichert, Slade Gorton, and King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn visit Washington, D.C., to testify in favor of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area designation. Courtesy photo

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Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton dies at 92

Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton died Aug. 19 in Seattle at age 92.

Federal Way man, two others charged for selling deadly fentanyl to Navy sailor

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Federal Way man, two others charged for selling deadly fentanyl to Navy sailor

Victim was found dead from overdose aboard ship at Naval Base Kitsap on April 18.

Raising the road in Kent

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Raising the road in Kent

Crews work to get 76th Avenue South out of the flood zone

Puget Sound Fire call report

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Kent mayor plans status quo budget for 2021

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Kent mayor plans status quo budget for 2021

Budget cuts in May due to COVID-19 carrying over into next year

Group demands city leaders to defund Kent Police | Photos

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Group demands city leaders to defund Kent Police | Photos

Peaceful protest Monday outside of City Hall, Police Department

Screenshot from a press conference by Gov. Jay Inslee.

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Republican state lawmakers want special session

Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democrats are waiting to see what Congress does.

New website shows construction projects underway, coming up in Kent

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New website shows construction projects underway, coming up in Kent

City launches to provide information to residents

Smith Brothers Farms in Kent offers food giveway Aug. 29

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Smith Brothers Farms in Kent offers food giveway Aug. 29

Free drive-thru groceries at company headquarters

Kent mayor drops plan for ballot measure to hire more police

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Kent mayor drops plan for ballot measure to hire more police

Proposal would have raised property taxes

Two men face charges in Pacific Highway shooting in Kent

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Two men face charges in Pacific Highway shooting in Kent

July 13 incident injured seven people

Kent School District delays start to Sept. 3

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Kent School District delays start to Sept. 3

Orginal starting date was Aug. 27; students to begin with remote learning

ForFortyTwo group plans defund Kent Police rally Aug. 17

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ForFortyTwo group plans defund Kent Police rally Aug. 17

Protesters to gather from 5:30-7:30 p.m. downtown outside Police Department

The COVID-19 outbreak closed schools statewide last spring and has led to many school districts opting for remote learning in the fall. Pictured: A Decatur High School staff member takes cover from the rain while celebrating the graduating class of 2020 in June. File photo

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Study: Virus cases must drop for state’s schools to safely reopen

Bringing students back in any capacity will lead to new infections, the report found.