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Future Algona transfer station faces planning stage headwinds

South King County’s new recycling and transfer station is expected to be completed in 2026.

Derek Kammerzell

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Kent group, mayor dispute hidden tweets on city accounts

Tweets about discipline of Assistant Police Chief Derek Kammerzell who posted Nazi insignia

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

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Health care leaders declare statewide crisis, request action

The letter written to Gov. Inslee requests deployment of National Guard.

Sen. Mona Das

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Kent Sen. Das sponsors affordable homes legislation

Bill would expand middle-income housing near transit sites

Screenshot from a YouTube stream of the Jan. 6, 2021, protest at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

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Far too little fraud to make a difference in election, AP finds

This story has been republished with permission from the Associated Press.

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Heavy rain causes Kent street closures, impacts due to flooding

Seven roads closed Thursday morning, Jan. 6

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Kent mayor, three City Council members sworn in | Photos

Dana Ralph, Toni Troutner, Satwinder Kaur and Brenda Fincher each return for four more years

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Three killed in murder-suicide in Auburn | Update

A man shot his wife and one child. Another child was able to escape the shooting.

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Kent School District sets Zoom meetings about Feb. 8 levy

Sessions on Jan. 6, 8 and 13 to ask questions about the replacement and operations measure

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Kent schools closed again on Wednesday due to road conditions

District also closed schools on Tuesday, Jan. 4

Mayor Dana Ralph

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Kent Mayor Ralph calls for resignation of assistant police chief

Wants Derek Kammerzell to resign over Nazi symbol incident after strong community response

Derek Kammerzell

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Jewish Federation ‘horrified’ at actions of Kent Police assistant chief

Group wants city officials to take stronger disciplinary step to posting of Nazi symbol on door

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Kent-based T-Birds to play Everett Feb. 26 at Climate Pledge Arena

Western Hockey League game to be moved to Seattle from ShoWare Center

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Downtown Kent Library remains closed for repairs

King County Library System expands hours at Kent Panther Lake, Southcenter locations

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Kent School District cancels classes Tuesday, Jan. 4

Due to staffing shortage, icy road conditions

Mayor Dana Ralph

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Kent mayor maintains stance against vaccine mandate for city employees

Discusses issue in response to question during virtual town hall

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Kent Police sets Coffee with the Chief for Jan. 12

At Macrina Bakery in north Kent Valley

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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New laws bring changes to minimum wage, plastic silverware, voting rights for felons

Two taxes take effect, but the future of each is uncertain.

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Pedestrian killed in Des Moines hit and run along Pacific Highway South

Early Monday morning near Kent Des Moines Road; police seek truck driver for vehicular homicide

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Kent Police assistant chief suspended for displaying Nazi insignia

Derek Kammerzell disciplined in July 2021 for placing symbol on his office door