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Kent Police are asking for the public’s help to find Guadalupe Torres Gomez, who has been missing since the morning of Feb. 10. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
Kent Police are asking for the public’s help to find Guadalupe Torres Gomez, who has been missing since the morning of Feb. 10. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 26-31

Assault, carjacking, robbery, rescue among incidents

  • Feb 16, 2021
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Kent School Board approves new elementary school boundaries

Board votes down plan to move sixth graders to middle schools in 2022 until further discussion

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Everett online heroin and meth dealer sentenced for mailing drugs nationwide

Todd Peterman-Dishion of Everett, let go by Boeing and addicted, turned to dark internet commerce.

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Of the 84 schools that had COVID-19 outbreaks across the state, 69% were public schools and the remaining were private schools, according to a new report. Courtesy photo

State releases data on COVID outbreaks in schools

A new statewide report outlines how COVID-19 outbreaks have moved through Washington schools. The report, released on Feb. 11, lists outbreaks in King County and… Continue reading

Of the 84 schools that had COVID-19 outbreaks across the state, 69% were public schools and the remaining were private schools, according to a new report. Courtesy photo
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Teachers union ‘disappointed’ that Kent School District blames it for reopening delay

Negotiations continue between district and Kent Education Association

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Kent School District: ‘We cannot predict the return date for in-person learning’

Neighboring districts set return dates; Kent claims labor negotiations holding things up

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Teachers placed signs in front of Sherwood Forest Elementary School in Federal Way for students in April 2020. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

Pre-K, first-grade students to return to Federal Way classrooms March 8 | Update

School district offers hybrid and remote learning; some students may get new teacher to accommodate learning model options.

Teachers placed signs in front of Sherwood Forest Elementary School in Federal Way for students in April 2020. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
Alleah Taylor talks to “CBS This Morning” Feb. 10 about the alleged attack by ex-Seahawk lineman Chad Wheeler in their Kent apartment. COURTESY IMAGE, CBS

Kent woman gives interview to CBS about alleged attack by ex-Seahawk Chad Wheeler

Says she is ‘beyond grateful’ to be alive

Alleah Taylor talks to “CBS This Morning” Feb. 10 about the alleged attack by ex-Seahawk lineman Chad Wheeler in their Kent apartment. COURTESY IMAGE, CBS
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Legislature examines restructuring public health in WA

Lawmakers in Olympia are considering an overhaul of Washington state’s public health system to increase access to basic services. A number of changes are expected… Continue reading

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Gray wolves historically roamed across the state but were eradicated in Washington by 1930s. In recent decades wolves have been migrating back to the state from Canada, Idaho and Oregon. John and Karen Hollingsworth/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Pack to the future: Will more wolves come to King County?

Some experts believe we’re on the cusp of discovering packs in King County.

Gray wolves historically roamed across the state but were eradicated in Washington by 1930s. In recent decades wolves have been migrating back to the state from Canada, Idaho and Oregon. John and Karen Hollingsworth/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Auburn COVID-19 vaccination appointments shifted to Kent Feb. 11-13

All appointments to be indoors at ShoWare Center rather than Auburn drive-thru site

  • Feb 10, 2021
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Police Chief Rafael Padilla. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Kent City Council grills police chief about controversial arrest

Rafael Padilla put on hot seat about tactics, language used after members see video

Police Chief Rafael Padilla. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
Children nap in the lunchroom at Kent Police headquarters. Children in crisis sometimes end up staying in the room until their caseworker arrives. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Kent Police plan blanket, pillow drive for children in crisis

Feb. 24 at headquarters next to City Hall

Children nap in the lunchroom at Kent Police headquarters. Children in crisis sometimes end up staying in the room until their caseworker arrives. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
A city snowplow hits the streets of Kent in February 2019. Snow is expected to fall Thursday night through Saturday, Feb. 11-13. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

Snow likely to start falling Thursday night in Kent with more the next two days

No large amounts predicted each day but could total an estimated 5 inches or more

A city snowplow hits the streets of Kent in February 2019. Snow is expected to fall Thursday night through Saturday, Feb. 11-13. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent
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Divers find stolen vehicle in Kent’s Lake Fenwick

SUV reported stolen in 2018

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Joe Fain. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Women’s group wants Joe Fain to resign from state Redistricting Commission

Says rape allegation made in 2018 has never been properly investigated

Joe Fain. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Investigation of Kent Police fatal shooting of armed man nears end

Darren Butrick, 60, died in Nov. 4 shootout outside his home

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Lt. Michael Boutte pictured at the Westway Community Center in Federal Way waiting for the start of an Easter egg hunt in April 1998. Photo courtesy of FWPD Deputy Kyle Sumpter

Former Federal Way Police officer killed in line of duty in Mississippi

Lt. Michael Boutte, 57, shot and killed while responding to a call on Feb. 1

Lt. Michael Boutte pictured at the Westway Community Center in Federal Way waiting for the start of an Easter egg hunt in April 1998. Photo courtesy of FWPD Deputy Kyle Sumpter