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Kent Panther Lake Library to reopen March 13 after 10-month closure

Repairs took longer than expected after vehicle smashed into building

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Gov. Jay Inslee. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)

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In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA

Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature…

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Man killed in Kent hit-and-run identified

Alvin G. Walker, 44, died after being struck by a vehicle while walking along Central Avenue North

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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 15-26

Incidents include robberies at Chevron, 7-Eleven

For sale sign hanging in front of house

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Washington needs more than 1 million homes in the next 20 years

Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well.

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Kent woman among 7 indicted on federal drug trafficking charges

Drug ring reportedly with ties to Pennsylvania, Arizona and Seattle

An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery

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WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot

An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

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Kent Police seek public’s help to find kidnapping suspect

Detectives release more photos of the man reportedly involved in the Feb. 28 incident; children found safe

Brown areas indicate where shellfish harvesting is closed due to pollution. (Screenshot from Washington Shellfish Safety Map)

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DOH awards $5.5M to improve Puget Sound shellfish habitats

$455,000 was earmarked to improve the health of shellfish beds in Poverty Bay.

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Masking requirements in healthcare, other facilities to end April 3

DOH still recommends masks for patients, healthcare providers, and visitors in healthcare settings.

Construction workers work on the final stop of the Federal Way Link Extension light rail route along South 320th Street in Federal Way on Nov. 19, 2021. Olivia Sullivan, Sound Publishing

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Light rail service to Tacoma delayed to 2035

Sound Transit studies more options for the train line route.

Madison Plaza Apartments in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Kent apartment rents up just 0.1% in February compared to January

Rents are up 2.6% compared to February 2022

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Man killed in Kent hit-and-run on Central Avenue North

Police seek vehicle, driver in Tuesday night, Feb. 28 incident near South 228th Street

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Kent Police looking for kidnapping suspect; children found safe

Man reportedly took vehicle from mother with two children inside the morning of Feb. 28

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Male shot, injured early Wednesday morning in Kent on West Hill

Police looking for public’s help for tips about March 1 incident

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Pedestrian killed by train in Kent identified by medical examiner

39-year-old man was walking across the BNSF Railway tracks

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Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer to House votes

And a comprehensive remaking of state’s approach to drug possession advances toward action in the Senate.

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Kent man sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking

Considered one of the leaders of a violent international drug ring

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What do you do with your food waste? King County wants to know

King County Solid Waste Division will have an online food waste survey open until April 30.

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Kent City Council adopts Race and Equity Action Plan

Goal to ensure government policies and practices are equitable for all people