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King County Wastemobile coming to Kent March 4-6
Residents may drop off hazardous waste items at Puget Sound Fire Station 75, 15635 SE 272nd St.
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SR 516 overnight closures in Kent set for light rail bridge deck work
Feb. 28, March 1-2 between Interstate 5 and Pacific Highway South
Life
World’s longest surviving kidney patient dies
Mercer Island resident Nancy Spaeth went on dialysis at age 18 and received four kidney transplants.
Sports
Ex-Kentwood High star Vandersloot re-signs with Chicago Sky
Point guard signs one-year contract for $195,000 as she hopes to lead team to another WNBA title
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Kent School District plans to make face masks optional March 21
Will follow state guidelines unless Public Health – Seattle King County issues new requirements
Life
The Drifters to perform rock ‘n’ roll hits Feb. 25 in Kent
7:30 p.m. at Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center
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Kent girl earns $1,000 for growing best cabbage in the state
Maeryn Nau is Star Lake Elementary School student; contest is for third graders across the nation
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King County repeals bike helmet law over evidence of racist and discriminatory enforcement
Board of Health still encourages helmet use, but citatations will no longer be issued
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King County’s first in-person sexual assault medical advocacy services now available
Federal Way hospital partners with Rebuilding Hope! to launch program.
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Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings
They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.
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Kent woman, 40, dies after reportedly walking in front of a train
Hit early Thursday morning, Feb. 17 by Sounder commuter train
Business
Kent’s Blue Origin wins Commercial Space Pioneer Award
New Shepard Team rocket program recognized by Commercial Spaceflight Federation
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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 25 to Feb. 7
Incidents include deaths, carjacking, robberies, erratic man, SWAT response
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Auburn police officer given written reprimand for hit and run
Man hit by SWAT vehicle has filed suit against the city
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Fire destroys former SeaTac elementary school | Photos
Firefighters battle blaze for seven hours; cause under investigation
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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances
The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.
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Debate continues over potential book ban in Kent schools
Some claim the LGBTQ books are inappropriate, while others argue the importance of representation.
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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce
King County officials say this decision is backed by science.
Sports
Seattle Sounders FC announce new HQ at Renton’s Longacres site
Facility is expected to open in 2024, before Seattle potentially hosts FIFA World Cup games in 2026.
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State Superintendent recommends change of mask mandate policies in schools, claims ‘landscape’ of pandemic has changed
Meanwhile, the state’s largest public school employees’ union continues support for masks in schools.