MPV Data Dashboard September 20, 2022. Screenshot from DOH website.

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Department of Health introduces monkeypox data dashboard to track viral activity

The dashboard tracks cases numbers and hospitalizations across the state.

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OktoberFAST coming Oct. 8 to Pacific Raceways in Kent

Event to feature road racing, beer and food

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Seven-story Madison Plaza Apartments in Kent opening this month

157 units downtown at corner of West Meeker Street and Madison Avenue

Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy of King County.

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King County Executive proposes millions of dollars in public safety investments

The proposed budget will focus on reducing crime, gun violence, and behavioral health crises.

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Welcome to the voting round of the Best of Kent 2022!

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A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

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Kent ranks 7th as most ethnically diverse city in the nation

First among other cities in Washington, according to WalletHub study

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Still no trial date for SeaTac teen in hit-and-run murder case

Girl charged a year ago in death of Maple Valley jogger Gregory Moore; next court hearing Sept. 28

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Country artist Gary Allan to perform Jan. 13 in Kent

Ruthless Tour coming to ShoWare Center

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A new look to the busy Kent corner where REI once stood

Two blue and white industrial buildings, open green space occupy spot

A look inside the King County Juvenile Detention Center. File photo

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Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in King County

Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.

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Jesse Johnson appointed to Highline College Board of Trustees

Johnson, of Federal Way, currently finishing term as state representative

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Meghin Margel sworn in as Kent School Board member

BECU director fills vacant position on five-member board

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Man pleads guilty to assault on a federal officer in Des Moines

Shots fired in October 2021 incident near Des Moines gas station and Safeway

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State awards grant for solar panels at Kent Senior Center

Grant will be for first solar installation at a city-owned facility

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 29 to Sept. 9

Incidents include stabbing, apartment brawl, burglars caught, smoke shop robbery

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Tukwila’s Continental Mills changes name to The Krusteaz Company

Decision made in honor of 90th anniversary of brand; company has Kent manufacturing facility

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FareStart hits 5-million meals mark since pandemic struck

Nonprofit distributes food throughout Seattle area, including Kent organizations

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FAA to investigate Kent-based Blue Origin’s uncrewed rocket crash

Flight mishap after launch from West Texas site

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Kent team reaches semifinals of PGA Jr. League regionals

Meridian Valley Country Club team loses in Idaho to Utah squad