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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 31 to Feb. 13
Incidents include multiple store robberies
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Renton man identified in Kent fatal shooting at apartment complex
No arrest yet in Feb. 11 killing
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State Patrol seeks witnesses to hit-and-run in Kent on SR 516
A driver struck a pedestrian, took the 18-year-old woman to a hospital and fled the scene
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Large pay increases proposed for Kent City Council, mayor
Part-time council pay would jump $18,828 (110%) per year and full-time mayor’s $29,856 (18%)
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House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward
Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025…
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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday
A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…
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Carson replaces retiring Morris as Kent-based Puget Sound Fire chief
Board appoints Assistant Chief Brian Carson to oversee agency with more than 450 employees
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Legislation helped employers save $2.5B in state unemployment insurance
Sen. Keiser, D-Des Moines, sponsored bills in 2021 and 2022 for savings over last 3 years
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Friends start scholarship fund in memory of Kent teacher Gail Gese
Donate on GoFundMe page for Cedar Heights Middle School teacher
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Kent Police to distribute steering lock devices for Kia, Hyundai owners
Events on Feb. 28, March 4 for Kent residents in effort to cut down on vehicle thefts
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Next hearing in March for SeaTac girl charged with hit-and-run murder
Mitigation report submitted by defense; Maple Valley jogger Gregory Moore killed in July 2021
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City of Kent extends contract to house 5 Federal Way inmates per day
New contract for five years; Kent to receive $301,125 per year
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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds
A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.
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Two face charges after wild pursuit, carjacking in Kent, Des Moines
Update, details about Feb. 9 incident along Pacific Highway South
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Kent schools closed Tuesday, Feb. 14 due to icy roads in some areas
District initially announced a two-hour delay
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Guardian One helicopter helps Kent Police catch wanted robbery suspect | Video
Pursuit Monday afternoon along South 277th Street ends at West Valley Highway
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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds
Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.
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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.
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Renton man, 26, found fatally shot at Kent apartment complex
Early Saturday morning, Feb. 11; third homicide of 2023
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City of Kent’s liability insurance rate jumps 21% in 2023
Annual premium up to $1.37 million to cover potential jury verdicts or settlements