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Kent Police Blotter | June 14-29

Kent Police Blotter | June 14-29

ATM robbery; gunfire exchanged; drive-by shooting; burglary arrest

Kent Police Blotter | June 14-29
Sound Transit gets $100 million federal grant for Federal Way light rail extension

Sound Transit gets $100 million federal grant for Federal Way light rail extension

Portion of $790 million payment toward $3.1 billion project

Sound Transit gets $100 million federal grant for Federal Way light rail extension
Kent apartment rents up 0.8% in June compared to last year

Kent apartment rents up 0.8% in June compared to last year

Median rents at $1,501 for one-bedroom unit

Kent apartment rents up 0.8% in June compared to last year
King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers

King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers

Over half of all new cases are among people ages 20-39

King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers
Stay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health

Stay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health

Officials want people to limit cross-state travel to help slow spread of COVID-19

Stay local with summer travel plans | State Department of Health
Fireworks illegal in city of Kent

Fireworks illegal in city of Kent

Police post concerns about ban violations due to Fourth of July Splash cancellation

Fireworks illegal in city of Kent
Nicholas Germer. COURTESY PHOTO/gofundme.com

Kent man killed in shooting at Cedar River; man charged with murder

Argument led to fight, shooting June 18

Nicholas Germer. COURTESY PHOTO/gofundme.com
Bloodworks Northwest plans Pop-Up Donor Center at Kent Station
Bloodworks Northwest plans Pop-Up Donor Center at Kent Station
Public and private universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs and similar schools and programs may resume general instruction, including in-person classes and lectures, starting Aug. 1. Pictured: The University of Washington-Bothell campus. File photo

Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says

His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.

Public and private universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs and similar schools and programs may resume general instruction, including in-person classes and lectures, starting Aug. 1. Pictured: The University of Washington-Bothell campus. File photo
Kent School District task force working on back-to-school plan

Kent School District task force working on back-to-school plan

Final proposal to go to Kent School Board on Aug. 13

Kent School District task force working on back-to-school plan
ShoWare Center in Kent to offer drive-in movies | Update

ShoWare Center in Kent to offer drive-in movies | Update

Opening films July 8-12 are ‘The Land Before Time’ and ‘Jurassic Park’

ShoWare Center in Kent to offer drive-in movies | Update
A young chef carefully spreads sauce onto pizza dough during a cooking class at Young Chefs Academy of Covington. Courtesy photo/YCA Covington

Kids culinary school opens in Covington

The school takes the unknown out of cooking for kids, owner Deb O’Brien said.

A young chef carefully spreads sauce onto pizza dough during a cooking class at Young Chefs Academy of Covington. Courtesy photo/YCA Covington
A new measure from the King County Council could increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas of King County. File photo

County measure would increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas

Staff report Legislation the King County Council passed June 23 could lead to increased flexibility for restaurants, retail shops, and providers of certain personal services… Continue reading

A new measure from the King County Council could increase flexibility for businesses in rural areas of King County. File photo
Changes coming to Port of Seattle Police Department

Changes coming to Port of Seattle Police Department

Hiring practices, commitment to diversity, use of force

Changes coming to Port of Seattle Police Department
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
During a recent training, South King Fire and Rescue members at Station 62 wear personal protective gear, which includes face masks, eye protection, gloves and gowns. Courtesy photo

Governor orders statewide use of face coverings in public

Jay Inslee says that until there is a vaccine, it’s the best weapon to stop the spread of COVID-19.

During a recent training, South King Fire and Rescue members at Station 62 wear personal protective gear, which includes face masks, eye protection, gloves and gowns. Courtesy photo
A number of Landmark 10 and Cineplex locations in the Okanagan are to reopen on July 3. (Contributed)

Several Okanagan movie theatres to open July 3

Select theatres in Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Kamloops are reopening

A number of Landmark 10 and Cineplex locations in the Okanagan are to reopen on July 3. (Contributed)
City of Kent opens more park amenities

City of Kent opens more park amenities

Playgrounds, restrooms, basketball courts, tennis courts

City of Kent opens more park amenities
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Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform

Inslee names civil rights activists, pastors, and cops to panel that may forge ideas for new laws

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Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice

Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice

24 members includes families who have lost loved ones; police officials

Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice