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SeaTac girl, 16, charged in two hit-and-runs has Jan. 20 court date
A plea could be entered or a trial date set at hearing
Business
Nana’s Southern Kitchen and Microsoft executives team up to give away 1,200 meals on Christmas Day
Kent and Covington locations will each give away 600 free meals to the public.
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King County to skip annual homeless count again, citing faulty methodology
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority said the count is inaccurate and “harmful.”
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FEMA community vaccination center opening in Federal Way, Auburn
Free COVID-19 vaccinations for adults, kids; Federal Way location appointments available now.
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State legislators unsure if federal infrastructure law will help Highway 18
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-District 8) held a press conference Dec. 13 in North Bend to discuss how…
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Crime-conscious mayors criticize King County’s juvenile justice program
Auburn, Federal Way, Kent and Renton make up 27% of felony filings charged by the prosecutor.
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Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now recommended over Johnson & Johnson
Recommendation comes following additional reports of blood clots after J&J vaccinations.
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Sound Transit Board approves Federal Way site for light rail maintenance facility
South 336th St. site results in total loss of Christian Faith Center, dozens of displaced residents.
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UW researchers looking for stressed nurses and doctors to take part in a psilocybin study
Study will examine how psilocybin can be used in therapy for clinicians burned-out by the pandemic.
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Health department: COVID outbreaks linked to high school wrestling tournaments
At least 80 cases are tied to the events which included attendees from multiple counties and states.
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Team Redeemed Life Center in Kent to get $80,000 federal grant
U.S. Department of Justice awards funds to combat youth violence
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King County close to making trade with Seattle for City Hall Park
The proposed swap needs to be approved by Seattle City Council.
Sports
Seattle Thunderbirds Milic named WHL goaltender of the week
Saves 56 of 58 shots in two victories by Kent-based team
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Tacoma man wins Kent’s Christmas Rush 10K; Kentlake student takes 5K
129 runners compete in 10K; 347 participate in 5K run and walk on windy, rainy day
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Kent School District closes two classrooms at Cedar Heights due to COVID-19
Classrooms at middle school closed Dec. 13, will reopen Jan. 3 after winter break
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Healthcare workers facing widespread burnout amid pandemic, say multiple unions
Healthcare workers unions are pushing for increased staffing to avoid mass resignations.
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Hollis leaves Kent Police to become deputy chief in Lacey
Worked as commander and recently led race, equity and inclusion initiatives
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Senate Minority Leader Braun to speak in Kent at Boyce campaign kickoff
Kent Mayor Ralph also among guest speakers as Boyce challenges Democratic Sen. Das
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King County adopts amended districting plan
Residents can view adopted districting map on the county’s website.