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Kent apartment rents up 18% compared to same time last year
Rates went up in May for fifth consecutive month
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Red, White & Blues Festival returns in Federal Way
The free festival includes live music, a fireworks show and more on July 4.
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Gnome Trail draws visitors to whimsical patch of forest in Maple Valley
There is a small issue of broken gnomes and even instances of intentional vandalism.
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State Patrol arrests man for drive-by shooting in Kent on Highway 167
Renton man reportedly fired shots at vehicle in May 18 incident
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New rescue boat ‘Zenith’ expected to make regional impact
Vessel will serve communities beyond South King Fire’s main jurisdictions of Federal Way and Des Moines, including Vashon…
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Law enforcement task force kills man in Kent wanted for murder
Man reportedly fled California after killing his former girlfriend whose body remains missing
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King County Democrats endorse Kaur, Stearns in state races
Both are running in the 47th District that includes parts of Kent, Auburn and Covington
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Kent Police Blotter: May 10-30
Incidents include shots fired, armed robbery, dead body, child’s death, bar brawl
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Seattle Thunderbirds advance to WHL Championship Series
Kent-based team rallies to beat Kamloops in game seven; will face Edmonton next
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Kent apartment fire displaces eight families on East Hill
Red Cross assists nearly 20 people at Alvista 240 Apartments after Sunday fire
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Kentridge High senior Saydi Orange captures state javelin title
Easily defeats rest of field with throw of 153-9
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Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County
The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.
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Monkeypox comes to town, bad timing on police recruitment banner, protesters slam Kirkland hotel | King County Local Dive
A new podcast for King County residents
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Against the grain: Reagan Dunn holds the torch for King County conservatives
What it means to be the top Republican in a liberal King County government.
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COVID testing sites to re-open in Auburn, Federal Way
The testing sites will be operated by community partners rather than the county.
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Kent School District superintendent issues message about shootings
District conducts safety, lockdown drills with local law enforcement
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Kent School District to buy six new buses for $989,932
Diesel buses will replace older models from 2002 to 2006
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Kent continues to attract apartment, townhome projects
Local architectural firm has seven projects from East Hill to downtown to West Hill
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Kent Downtown Partnership offers quarterly photo contest
Looking for best shots of downtown Kent
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South King Tool Library earns Recycler of the Year honors
The South King Tool Library was recently named the nonprofit Recycler of the Year by the Washington State…