City of Kent to receive $3.8 million in coronavirus relief

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City of Kent to receive $3.8 million in coronavirus relief

State begins distributing federal CARES Act funds

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Federal Way schools outline plans for graduating senior celebrations, traditions

Virtual graduation ceremonies will be broadcast on local Channel 21, Facebook Live and YouTube on June 13.

80-degree heat wave incoming for Puget Sound this weekend

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80-degree heat wave incoming for Puget Sound this weekend

Officials reminded people to keep a safe distance from others, on what may be the warmest days so…

New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities

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New county COVID-19 dashboard focuses on long-term care facilities

The dashboard shows which facilities have reported the most deaths, as well as what symptoms and co-morbidities patients…

Kent City Council approves $4.4 million 76th Avenue South project

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Kent City Council approves $4.4 million 76th Avenue South project

Road to be raised to stop flooding

Woman killed in head-on collision on Highway 167 in Auburn | Update

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Woman killed in head-on collision on Highway 167 in Auburn | Update

Driver identified

King County Metro, which provides bus and transit service throughout the county, is facing a nearly $400 million drop in revenue over the next three years. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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COVID-19 budget woes hit King County

Several critical programs are facing significant shortfalls.

Sheri Bebbington says technology was her lifeline when she was in isolation at St. Joseph Medical Center undergoing a clinical drug study for COVID-19. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way woman is first patient in COVID-19 clinical drug trial

‘I’m so, so grateful I got my life back’

Kent City Council awards $4.7 million Fourth and Willis roundabout project

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Kent City Council awards $4.7 million Fourth and Willis roundabout project

Work to start this summer at major intersection

Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound

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Air Force flyover salutes frontline heroes in Puget Sound

Jets will depart Joint Base Lewis-McChord at 12:30 p.m. May 8 to honor workers on frontlines of COVID-19.

Smoke from a wildfire. File photo

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Wind, warm temperatures raise weekend wildfire risk

Temperatures could reach the mid-80s, with gusts of wind up to 25 mph.

The third phase of Washington’s reopening will allow recreational sports with five to 50 people, gatherings of fewer than 50 people, all non-essential travel and open facilities like public pools, libraries and museums. This 2019 file photo shows teenagers at the Enumclaw pool. Courtesy photo

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As Washington state slowly reopens, dark clouds hover over budget

A new report warns there may be billions of dollars less for programs and services in coming years.

Kent Police tell residents to beware of scam calls

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Kent Police tell residents to beware of scam calls

Caller claims to be officer, asks for money or personal information

Alliance for Gun Responsibility endorses five Kent-area legislative candidates

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Alliance for Gun Responsibility endorses five Kent-area legislative candidates

Group wants leaders who ‘ensure effective implementation of our gun safety laws’

Firefighters extinguish blaze at Neely-O’Brien Elementary School in Kent

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Firefighters extinguish blaze at Neely-O’Brien Elementary School in Kent

Battle fire for nearly 2 hours early Wednesday morning

Driver cited for going 115 mph on I-5 in Kent

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Driver cited for going 115 mph on I-5 in Kent

High speeds on uptick with less traffic on highways

Pictured: Riverbend par 3 golf course in Kent. File photo

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Phased reopening in WA: Golf but no haircuts yet

Barber shops, hair salons and limited restaurant dining coming next month.

$1.4 million unclaimed Lotto ticket bought in Auburn expires May 21

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$1.4 million unclaimed Lotto ticket bought in Auburn expires May 21

82 high-value prizes totaling more than $5.7 million currently unclaimed

Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens was shot and killed as part of a botched undercover sting in 2017. Courtesy photo

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$2.25 million settlement reached in King County shooting lawsuit

Family of MiChance Dunlap-Gittens will receive money and an apology from county.

Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County

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Two reports show COVID-19 transmission has slowed in King County

Further confirmation that social distancing measures have reduced transmission