Northwest
The falling of Roe v. Wade: Through the eyes of a local abortion access hotline volunteer
The Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) is already receiving calls from people in Texas and Louisiana.
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Hard-working, well-known Kent Police Officer Jen Prusa retires
She helped lead Neighborhood Response Team; worked 13 years in Kent after 15 years in Cowlitz County
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Kent speaker will discuss race and racism in America
Hasan Kwame Jeffries, part of the city’s speaker series, is a history professor at Ohio State
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Kent School Board votes to reject LGBTQ book ban decision
Multiple board members mentioned a need for policy changes in the book challenge process.
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Battle of the Badges raises money for Kent, Federal Way food banks
Police officers from each city and Puget Sound Fire compete in grocery story showdown
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Kent apartment rents up 16.8% compared to June 2021
Median rents are $1,477 for a one-bedroom apartment, $1,904 for a two-bedroom
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Award-winning Martin Sortun Elementary School principal retires
After 21 years, Greg Kroll has retired from his award-winning role as principal at Martin Sortun Elementary School…
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King County Local Dive: Prostitution coercion, hate crime, book ban
A new podcast for King County residents
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Data released on fireworks-related injuries in Washington
Last year fireworks caused $122,000 in damage.
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Gold Star Family from Renton has breakfast at the White House
Jarod Newlove’s wife and children found comfort through Wear Blue: Run to Remember.
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Kent School District superintendent to get $355,000 per year
School board approves 3-year contract for Israel Vela; pay higher than recent hires in Seattle, Federal Way
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Tacoma man dies in Kent I-5 crash after making unsafe lane change
Thursday afternoon, June 30 northbound near State Route 516
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Mysterious Renton in-home deaths of father, two daughters ruled as starvation
Written materials about fasting were found in the home; the father’s death called a suicide.
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Kent School Board revotes on grant after Farah conflict raised
Director Awale Farah initially voted on funds that went to his wife’s organization Living Well Kent
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Dr. Faisal Khan appointed as next King County health director
Dennis Worsham will continue to serve as interim director until September 6.
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Proposal would clear longtime Green River homeless encampment
County Councilmember Reagan Dunn submits legislation for property near Kent, Auburn
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Fire displaces family of five from downtown Kent home
Nobody injured in Monday evening, June 27 blaze
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Kentridge High drama teacher earns Outstanding Educator award
Jennifer Grajewski honored by The Fifth Avenue Theatre; Kentwood, Kent-Meridian muscials also recognized
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Renton spa employee accused of trying to coerce woman into prostitution, posing nude
Quyen T. Nguyen, 39, has been accused of attempted promotion of prostitution in the first degree and unlawful…