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Man missing for eight days found alive and well near North Bend

On Monday morning, June 28, a trail runner found a man who’d been missing for eight days in the wilderness near North Bend. According to… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2021
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Kent woman dies 3 weeks after celebrating 75th wedding anniversary

Bobbie and Roland Allen reached milestone May 31

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King County leaders propose funding to support immigrants in the region

$11.3 million proposed for citizenship application support and COVID relief to undocumented families

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Kent Police recover nearly 800 catalytic converters during arrests

Detectives also seize about $40,000 in cash

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Auburn, Kent hit hardest by high temperatures, says heat mapping project

King County released the results of a new heat mapping project showing Auburn and Kent are disproportionately affected by high temperatures. The project began on… Continue reading

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Where to stay cool in Kent | Update

Library; Memorial Park Building; Valley Ice Centre; Catholic Community Services

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Kent School Board extends superintendent’s contract to 2023

Controversial 3-2 vote gives Calvin Watts another year

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Kent Police arrest man for March 21 fatal shooting of Tukwila man

Arrest made at Auburn apartment complex for killing of Avery Wilcox Jr.

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Gov. Jay Inslee (center) gives a speech on the importance of getting vaccinated and to spread awareness of the state's efforts to vaccinate all Washingtonians during his visit to the Auburn vaccine clinic on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Auburn Reporter

Gov. Inslee visits Auburn vaccine clinic

Continues to encourage people to get vaccinated

Gov. Jay Inslee (center) gives a speech on the importance of getting vaccinated and to spread awareness of the state's efforts to vaccinate all Washingtonians during his visit to the Auburn vaccine clinic on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Auburn Reporter
Gov. Jay Inslee waves during his Thursday morning press conference on extending protections for renters. (TVW)

Governor extends some protections for Washington renters

Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a relief program.

Gov. Jay Inslee waves during his Thursday morning press conference on extending protections for renters. (TVW)
Fire burns a Volkswagen Beetle on Wednesday, June 23 in the 11000 block of SE 220th St., in Kent. Firefighters extinguished the fire before it spread to any other vehicles. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Fire burns VW Beetle in Kent parking lot

Puget Sound Fire extinguishes fire

Fire burns a Volkswagen Beetle on Wednesday, June 23 in the 11000 block of SE 220th St., in Kent. Firefighters extinguished the fire before it spread to any other vehicles. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
Firefighters contained a fire June 23 at the Kent QFC store to a roof area near the back of the building. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Firefighters quickly extinguish fire at Kent QFC store

Twenty units respond to early Wednesday morning, June 23 fire

Firefighters contained a fire June 23 at the Kent QFC store to a roof area near the back of the building. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
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Kent City Council drops proposal to ban roosters

Decides no rule changes needed to reduce noise complaints

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Car crashes into Kent restaurant on East Hill

Minor injuries to driver

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Kent’s Scenic Hill Elementary School celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Nine Kent schools hit anniversary milestones this year

Scenic Hill Elementary celebrates 60th year

Kent’s Scenic Hill Elementary School celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers

Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.

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High school graduates celebrate at Kent campuses

Class of 2021 gathers at schools across town

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Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone (left) and King County Executive Dow Constantine (right) discuss in front of the newly purchased shelter (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

County purchases Renton hotel to serve as homeless shelter

Deal is part of Health Through Housing initiative; controversial Red Lion shelter to be “phased out.”

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone (left) and King County Executive Dow Constantine (right) discuss in front of the newly purchased shelter (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)
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City of Kent moves $4.5 million to liability insurance fund

Civil rights case settlement on police shooting contributes to costs

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Tips for staying safe during Washington’s heat wave

The Puget Sound region could see record breaking temperatures this week as a heat wave hits Washington. Monday’s temperatures reached the high 80s. The record… Continue reading

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