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The city of Federal Way will continue to contact with the Kent city jail for up to five beds per day. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

City of Kent extends contract to house 5 Federal Way inmates per day

New contract for five years; Kent to receive $301,125 per year

The city of Federal Way will continue to contact with the Kent city jail for up to five beds per day. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent
CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds

A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.

CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Two face charges after wild pursuit, carjacking in Kent, Des Moines

Update, details about Feb. 9 incident along Pacific Highway South

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Kent schools closed Tuesday, Feb. 14 due to icy roads in some areas

District initially announced a two-hour delay

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Guardian One helicopter helps Kent Police catch wanted robbery suspect | Video

Pursuit Monday afternoon along South 277th Street ends at West Valley Highway

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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds

Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.

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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession. Should cops make arrests and, if so, on what… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
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Renton man, 26, found fatally shot at Kent apartment complex

Early Saturday morning, Feb. 11; third homicide of 2023

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City of Kent’s liability insurance rate jumps 21% in 2023

Annual premium up to $1.37 million to cover potential jury verdicts or settlements

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Kent, Des Moines police take two into custody after carjackings

Kent officer fired handgun but didn’t hit anyone after pursuit

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Kent Police contract with Puget Sound Fire for co-responder team

FD Cares program will provide a nurse and social worker to handle certain calls

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Three vehicles go over an embankment near Kent, Auburn

One person sustains minor injuries; four people escape injury

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Woman, 42, dies in Tukwila car crash along West Valley Highway | Update

Vehicle collides with box truck on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 5; woman from Federal Way

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Celebration of life service set for Kent teacher Gail Gese

March 4 at Sunset Bible Church in University Place; taught at Cedar Heights Middle School

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Powerball $754 million winner bought ticket at Auburn Fred Meyer

Winner has not yet come forward; fifth largest payout in game’s history

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The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo

King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy

The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.

The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo
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Power outage impacts portion of Kent | Update

Caused by vehicle crash into utility pole early Tuesday morning

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Firefighter, resident suffer minor injuries in Kent RV fire

Fire broke out Saturday afternoon, Feb. 4 on East Hill

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Two victims identified in Kent Valley Motel shooting

Police still looking for shooter

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Kent man found not guilty in murder case faces new charges

King County case over; Pierce County prosecutors charge him with robbery, kidnapping, assault

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