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Kent Police issue statement about 52-minute 911 response time

Express condolences to woman’s family; say incident is under review

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Kent girl missing since February 2020 featured on semi trailers

Asia Wilbon part of State Patrol’s Homeward Bound program with Kam-Way Transportation

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THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Kelowna motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

The crash happened Sunday at about 1:30 p.m.

  • Jun 21, 2021
  • By Jen Zielinski
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Totem Middle School is at 26630 40th Ave. S., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Totem Middle School Facebook page

Totem Middle School in Kent to undergo name, mascot change

Tribal leaders told Federal Way district the school name is ‘a misrepresentation of a spiritual term’

Totem Middle School is at 26630 40th Ave. S., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Totem Middle School Facebook page
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Auburn man charged with murder of girlfriend in Kent hotel | Update

Police took 52 minutes to respond to 911 call that said ‘we have someone getting murdered’

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Man charged with attempting to elude a pursuing Kent Police vehicle

Spanaway man reportedly organized dozens of illegal street racing events in South King County

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Dr. Amit Desai of St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way receives a COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 17, 2020. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan

Vaccination data reveals disparities among regions and race

South King County and certain minority groups are far behind on COVID-19 vaccine goals.

Dr. Amit Desai of St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way receives a COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 17, 2020. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan
NiAni Rashaard. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

How Kent Police found missing 18-year-old autistic woman

Video showed her getting into a man’s vehicle; she stayed at his home

NiAni Rashaard. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
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33rd Legislative District virtual town hall set for June 24

Keiser, Orwall and Gregerson to appear

  • Jun 17, 2021
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Councilmembers raise Pride flag at Kent City Hall

Mayor Ralph declared June as Pride Month in Kent

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City of Kent prepares Lake Meridian Park for swimmers

Swim area marked off, beach groomed as hot weather hits the area

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Kent Police arrest Auburn man for killing female companion

Officers responded to domestic violence incident at local hotel

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An example of a police body camera. Photo courtesy of Axon

City Council approves body cameras for Federal Way Police

The goal is to implement body-worn cameras by Jan. 1, 2022.

An example of a police body camera. Photo courtesy of Axon
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Auburn man shoots, injures Shelton man in Kent road rage incident

Wednesday morning on East Hill along 124th Avenue SE

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A rendering of the Kent/Des Moines light rail station scheduled to open in 2024. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit

Sound Transit, Amazon agreement to create affordable housing projects

$100 million commitment to build near light rail stations, including Kent and Federal Way

A rendering of the Kent/Des Moines light rail station scheduled to open in 2024. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit
A protective mask hanging on a front door. (Sound Publishing file photo)

King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29

About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.

A protective mask hanging on a front door. (Sound Publishing file photo)
The Appian Way Apartments on Kent’s West Hill. COURTESY PHOTO, Mercy Housing Northwest
The Appian Way Apartments on Kent’s West Hill. COURTESY PHOTO, Mercy Housing Northwest
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King County leaders propose emergency funding for gun violence prevention initiative

Sixty-nine people were reportedly shot during the first quarter of 2021.

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Kent Rotary helps procure equipment to fight food insecurity

$27,000 donation pays for refrigerators, freezers for local programs

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Development planning continues for Kent’s West Hill, downtown properties

Land near light rail station and Naden property

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