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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12
King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.
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Farrington Court in Kent earns best assisted living award
Recognized for eighth consecutive year by SeniorAdvisor.com based on resident, family reviews
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Kent Library scheduled to reopen in early April after fire damage
Facility has been closed since Dec. 2 as crews repair walls, ceiling and replace carpet
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Property taxes jump 12.9% in Kent for 2022; 5th highest hike in county
Voter-approved school measures lead to much of increase
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Kent Mayor Ralph issues statement in support of Ukrainian-Americans
More than 4,000 Ukrainian-Americans live in the city
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Homeless man dies from burns suffered in Kent encampment fire
The man appeared to be the only one living in small structure along Pacific Highway South
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Kent homicides jumped to 14 in 2021 from eight in 2020, four in 2019
Overall number of shots fired increased to 179 in 2021 from 117 in 2020
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Kent free recycling event set for March 5 at Hogan Park
Residents can bring items normally not collected curb side
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Missing disabled Kent woman found safe after spending 9 days inside vehicle
Mother abandoned vehicle which was then towed to Burien with adult daughter inside
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Kent Mayor Ralph to deliver State of the City address March 10
6:30 p.m. at Kent-Meridian High School
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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