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Matt Marshall, leader of the Washington Three Percenters gun rights group, addresses a crowd rallying for Second Amendment rights Jan. 17, 2020, at the state Capitol in Olympia. File photo

Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol, rallies

A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.

  • May 13, 2021
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
Matt Marshall, leader of the Washington Three Percenters gun rights group, addresses a crowd rallying for Second Amendment rights Jan. 17, 2020, at the state Capitol in Olympia. File photo
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Kent School District custodian charged with immoral communication with a minor

Citizen watchdog group posts fake profile of boy, 16, to reportedly catch man online

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E. coli. Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration

Seven King County children sickened with E. coli

Seven children in King County have been infected with E. coli, a bacteria that produces Shiga toxin. King County Public Health is currently investigating the… Continue reading

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As rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges

WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.

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City of Kent to start receiving $28.2 million in federal funds

Money to be allocated as part of the American Rescue Plan

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to Highway 167 road rage shooting near Kent

Jaguar driver fired three shots from AR-15 rifle that hit pickup taillight

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Kent City Council postpones decision to ban roosters

Several residents tell council, staff they oppose proposed ban

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Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee, receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way.

County health officer looks to community immunity instead of herd immunity

Herd immunity may be unlikely to reach King County anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that people living in the county won’t be able to… Continue reading

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Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee, receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way.
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Kent Police officer shoots, injures man

Monday night incident at apartment complex in Panther Lake area

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A rendering of a new street and sidewalks to be built to connect the Kent/Des Moines light rail station to Highline College. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit

Sound Transit seeks public input on development in Kent

Transit-oriented projects on 4 acres near Kent/Des Moines light rail station

A rendering of a new street and sidewalks to be built to connect the Kent/Des Moines light rail station to Highline College. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit
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State plans to add Highway 167 auxiliary lane in Kent

Southbound from State Route 516 interchange to South 277th Street

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King County property values rise sharply in southeast Kent

Median residential property valuation up 15.5%

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Interactive space-themed park could be coming to Kent

Fundraising goal is $1.25 million for redevelopment of Kherson Park

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Kent School District sets virtual career fair for May 22

District hiring for all positions, numerous teaching jobs

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Kent man, 24, drowns in Lake Tapps in Pierce County

Gabriel Swart died in May 1 swimming accident

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City of Kent considering rooster ban to help stop cockfighting

Current law only addresses crowing

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Food, used bicycle drive set for May 13 in Kent

Keller Williams organizes event at YMCA

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Police search for suspect in fatal shooting of 8-year-old Federal Way girl

The girl’s father was initially arrested by police, but further investigation has revealed a new suspect.

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The interior of the crew capsule on Blue Origin’s New Shepard. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin

Kent-based Blue Origin opens bids for its first passenger flight into space

Single seat to go to highest bidder for July 20 flight

The interior of the crew capsule on Blue Origin’s New Shepard. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin