Steve Hunter

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King County Elections offers virtual workshops for candidates

Interested in running for office? Workshops have the details

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California real estate group buys Webster Court apartments in Kent

PEF Advisors plans to spend $1.2 million on improvements to downtown senior living complex

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The city of Kent has closed Morrill Meadows Park on the East Hill until December for renovations, including an improved and expanded playground. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

City of Kent closes most of Morrill Meadows Park for renovations

Park to remain closed until December for expanded playground, new stage and more

The city of Kent has closed Morrill Meadows Park on the East Hill until December for renovations, including an improved and expanded playground. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
A man was killed March 28 in Kent near this homeless encampment in the 10900 block of SE 256th Street. This March 29 photo shows a piece of yellow tape used by Kent Police to mark the crime scene. BAILEY JO JOSIE, Sound Publishing

Man, 54, killed at Kent homeless encampment identified

Man died from blunt force trauma to the head, according to medical examiner

A man was killed March 28 in Kent near this homeless encampment in the 10900 block of SE 256th Street. This March 29 photo shows a piece of yellow tape used by Kent Police to mark the crime scene. BAILEY JO JOSIE, Sound Publishing
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Three Kent art groups receive ArtsFund, Paul Allen foundation grants

Soos Creek Studio, Greater Kent Historical Society and Rainier Youth Choirs get money

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Kent School District looks to purchase property for three programs

School board approves reallocation of $5.4 million for potential locations

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Kent School Board limited in discipline of fellow members

State association explains what steps can be taken against former Board President Tim Clark

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Kent Police Blotter: March 13-27

Incidents include burglaries, struggle with officers, injury crash

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The Tacoma Girls NFL Flag Football Club kicked off their inaugural season on May, 8, 2021. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks partner with Kent schools to launch girls flag football teams

Kent-Meridian, Kentridge, Kentwood and Kentlake to offer teams

The Tacoma Girls NFL Flag Football Club kicked off their inaugural season on May, 8, 2021. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks
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Tim Clark plans to remain on Kent School Board despite resignation pleas

Speakers at board meeting want Clark gone after insensitive comment about Somali families

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Washington state Senate passes tax break for newspapers

Vote 47-1 in favor of state B&O tax exemption; measure moves to House

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Keiser state bill caps insulin costs at $35 per month

Inslee signs legislation; Congress has yet to pass any federal cost controls

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Zandria Michaud to run for reelection to Kent City Council

Voters elected her to four-year term in 2019

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Four new crosswalks with flashing beacons in Kent under construction

Improvements along SE 240th Street, 104th Avenue SE and Central Avenue North

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Kent Police investigate homicide at homeless encampment

Man, 54, had obvious trauma to his head; found in 10900 block of SE 256th Street

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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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Thunderbirds open WHL playoffs in Kent against Kelowna March 31

Seattle aims for Memorial Cup championship in two months

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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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