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City of Kent hires firm to design new maintenance, operations facility

Shop to be built on East Hill within the next few years

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Stolen merchandise is piled up at the Safeway Distribution Center, the result of the Auburn Police Department’s multi-jurisdictional investigation into a pawn shop scheme. (Photo courtesy of Auburn Police Department)

Police recover millions of dollars in stolen property after thrift shop scheme

Pictures and videos from inside the Safeway Distribution Center show boxes and boxes of stolen merchandise — a printer, a home theater audio system, tools,… Continue reading

Stolen merchandise is piled up at the Safeway Distribution Center, the result of the Auburn Police Department’s multi-jurisdictional investigation into a pawn shop scheme. (Photo courtesy of Auburn Police Department)
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Clark resigns as Kent School Board president but retains his seat

Decision comes after public outcry over an insensitive comment by Clark about Somalia families

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Soos Creek Water & Sewer District corrects billing errors

One customer received a bill for $9,000; district serves parts of Kent, Auburn, Renton and other cities

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Audit finds accountability issues in King County’s equity and social justices programs

Auditors say the county lacks progress tracking, clearly defined roles and accountability measures.

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Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget

The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits

  • Mar 24, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
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Kent man faces murder charge in 2022 Auburn case of man found shot

The two men apparently were friends; man found inside vehicle

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SeaTac girl pleads guilty to hit-and-run murder of Maple Valley man

Judge sentences the 17-year-old to remain in custody until she turns 21; maximum allowed by law

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Northwest Kidney Centers opening Panther Lake location in Kent

Open house set for 2-4 p.m. Thursday, March 30

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New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected

Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a capital budget Monday.

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Aerial view of Clark Lake and surrounding natural area. (Screenshot from City of Kent Youtube page)

Kent’s parks undergo renovations and reimagination

Mayor Dana Ralph outlines recent and future projects.

Aerial view of Clark Lake and surrounding natural area. (Screenshot from City of Kent Youtube page)
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Elements of the city’s interactive space-themed park being lowered in. (Screenshot from Kent Youtube page)

Aerospace industry among Kent’s top economic boosters

Mayor said the Kent Valley is home to about 250,000 jobs.

Elements of the city’s interactive space-themed park being lowered in. (Screenshot from Kent Youtube page)
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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 28 to March 12

Incidents include multiple store robberies, shootings

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Kent Police investigate possible hit-and-run that left one man dead

A 33-year-old Kent man was found in a driveway.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short

OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short. Senate Bill 5002 to reduce the maximum blood alcohol… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.
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Kent Police give update on Feb. 28 traffic fatality

Police clarify that the situation suspected to be a hit-and-run was not so.

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Kent’s Independent Salary Commission meeting on March 13. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

Commission approves pay raises for Kent mayor and city council

The City of Kent’s Independent Salary Commission recently approved a pay raise for city council members and the mayor in a move that will make… Continue reading

Kent’s Independent Salary Commission meeting on March 13. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)
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BJ Cummings to talk about the Duwamish River’s human and natural history

Greater Kent Historical Society one of sponsors of April 6 event at Kent Commons

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City of Kent-owned Riverbend Golf Complex turns a profit in 2022

Sale of par 3 course helped pay for major upgrades at driving range and eliminated loan debt

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