News
Kent Library closes after fire in book drop activates sprinklers
No reopening date set yet
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FEMA to send mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit to Western Washington
The mobile site is set to open Dec. 20 in Federal Way; additional locations to come.
News
NASA selects Kent-based Blue Origin to help develop new space station
One of three companies chosen; Blue Origin to receive estimated $130 million contract
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Washington health officials discuss response to new COVID variant
Things will be handled with Omicron variant similar to the Delta variant.
Sports
City of Kent’s Christmas Rush Fun Run and Walk on Dec. 11
Register online through Dec. 9 or in person on morning of race
Sports
Auburn High School celebrates Bobby Vogel during basketball game
Vogel served as the boys basketball team manager for nearly two decades.
News
Kent’s West Hill water tower on the way up to 16 stories
Construction could be completed by spring; reservoir to go into service by fall
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Kent apartment rents decrease 0.3% in November
First drop in 10 months; prices up 14.2% compared to last year
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As new COVID-19 variant looms, vaccination disparities linger in King County
County data shows gaps among age, geography and race.
Life
Registration open for 12th Annual Black and Brown Male Summit
Free event Dec. 11 at Highline College in Des Moines; registration required
News
Developer plans Kent hotel, Dairy Queen, gas station
On Military Road South near I-5 and Kent Des Moines Road
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King County Councilmember Dunn will challenge Rep. Kim Schrier for U.S. Congress seat
The current County Councilmember would be following in his late mother’s footsteps
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Antonio Wells, 39, died from multiple gunshot wounds in Kent shooting
Federal Way man identified in Nov. 26 killing
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Sixth graders will remain in Kent elementary schools for now
Potential move to middle schools pushed out to 2023-2024; boundary decisions also delayed
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Healthplanfinder Adventure Tour to stop in Kent Dec. 18
Aims to help people navigate health insurance options
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Kent mayor calls for meeting with county officials about shootings
Goal to make Pacific Highway South corridor safe
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Male shot, injured in second shooting at same Kent location in 2 days
Police were on scene to provide security for vigil for man shot previous day
News
Federal Way man fatally shot in Kent
At bus stop along Pacific Highway South near Kent Des Moines Road
News
Thanksgiving traffic forecast is heavier than pre-pandemic
Drivers and ferry riders could be in for long waits, depending on when they go.
News
Kent City Council considers adding more red-light cameras
At six more intersections to double the total as well as double the revenue to about $6M per…