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The ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) arrives home at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol in this 2015 file photo. Courtesy of the U.S. Navy

Auburn woman pleads guilty to defrauding U.S. government

Oversaw steel tests for U.S. Navy submarines; faces prison sentence of up to 10 years

The ballistic-missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) arrives home at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol in this 2015 file photo. Courtesy of the U.S. Navy
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Puget Sound Fire administers vaccines to Tahoma district students | Update

458 children ages 5 to 11 receive shots at clinic

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There’s no school on Friday, Nov. 12 in the Kent School District due to staff and substitute shortages. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent School District to cancel classes Friday, Nov. 12

A lack of staff and substitutes leads to decision of extra-day closure after Veterans Day

There’s no school on Friday, Nov. 12 in the Kent School District due to staff and substitute shortages. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Wild Kent chase leads to eluding police, hit-and-run charges

Driver in stolen vehicle hit five vehicles, injured two people during pursuit

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Man charged in Kent killing reportedly drove victim’s car with body in back

Fatally shot man in head in back seat; kept car for 3 days before abandoning it on West Hill

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Man faces assault charge for Kent drive-by shooting

Fired from his car at couple in their car over lack of drug payment

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Kent’s Goers receives county’s MLK Medal of Distinguished Service award

Chosen by King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn for her community service

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‘A heart for service’

Honors, remembrances for longtime Kent community volunteer Marge Williams

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Kent city leaders grateful to get strong voter support

Residents return Mayor Ralph; City Councilmembers Fincher, Troutner and Kaur for 4 more years

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Bus driver shortage to impact Kent School District students

Buses, times could change and some may not get transportation

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Kent School District offers vaccine shots for students ages 5-11

Nov. 9-18 at four middle schools; parents must register online

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Kent Uber driver charged with rape of 13-year-old girl

Reportedly assaulted her on ride from Federal Way to Burien

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No classroom closed at Kentwood High due to COVID-19 | Update

Kent School District corrects error on School Status Map

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Left: Dave Upthegrove, right: Shukri Olow (screenshot from King County website)

Upthegrove leads early in King County Council race for District 5

Incumbent Dave Upthegrove is challenged by Shukri Olow.

Left: Dave Upthegrove, right: Shukri Olow (screenshot from King County website)
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Apartment rents up 13.5% in Kent compared to same time last year

Rents up just 1% over past month, ninth consecutive month of increases

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Kent’s ShoWare Center to get additional $1.5 million in federal relief

City-owned arena received $3.1 million earlier this year due to COVID-19 impact that shuttered venue

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Highline College President John Mosby. COURTESY PHOTO, Highline College

Highline, Green River chosen among top 150 community colleges

Aspen Institute picks both schools to U.S. list out of more than 1,000

Highline College President John Mosby. COURTESY PHOTO, Highline College
Abusive power and control diagram (Screenshot taken from Zoom meeting with advocates against domestic violence)

For domestic violence survivors, petitioning for a protective order can be an uphill battle

New state law intends to remove barriers to protection, but advocates say it may not do enough.

Abusive power and control diagram (Screenshot taken from Zoom meeting with advocates against domestic violence)
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Foster Farms donates 8,000 pounds of turkey in Kent to NW Harvest

Food bank warehouse will distribute Thanksgiving turkeys to people in need

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Toni Troutner and Brenda Fincher

Toni Troutner, Brenda Fincher retain Kent City Council positions

Fincher receives 75% of the vote against Hussey; Troutner close to 60% against Cawthon

Toni Troutner and Brenda Fincher