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Kent Police issue alert about robberies during meetings to buy/sell products

People initially meet on websites; police offer safety tips

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Mona Das

Kent’s Das elected Senate Democratic Caucus vice chair

Second-year lawmaker will help decide legislative priorities

Mona Das
A King County Sheriff’s Office photo of the crawlspace in which Urbano Velazquez was hiding when a K-9 unit was used. Sound Publishing file photo

King County settles $2 million dog bite lawsuit

The county agreed to pay $100,000 after being sued after a 2016 K-9 unit arrest.

A King County Sheriff’s Office photo of the crawlspace in which Urbano Velazquez was hiding when a K-9 unit was used. Sound Publishing file photo
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A map showing the locations where plants have gone extinct in the U.S. and Canada since European settlers arrived.

Study: 65 plant species have gone extinct in U.S., Canada

More than 65 species of plants have gone extinct in the U.S. and Canada since European colonization, according to a new study. The study was… Continue reading

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A map showing the locations where plants have gone extinct in the U.S. and Canada since European settlers arrived.
Media day at the Operations Maintenance Facility in Seattle in June 2019 to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle purchased by Sound Transit. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Sound Transit

Sound Transit light rail trains are now running on clean energy

PSE’s Green Direct program allows agency to power Link trains with carbon-free energy

Media day at the Operations Maintenance Facility in Seattle in June 2019 to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle purchased by Sound Transit. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Sound Transit
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Kent man firing rifle stood near home’s front door when police fatally shot him | Update

Investigation determines three officers fired 24 shots, two more than previously reported

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Sage Viniconis is a career performing artist in King County who’s been out of work and seeking creative outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy photo/Sage Viniconis

Puget Sound artists adapt creativity, and business sense, to pandemic

Artists Sunday is an online directory that connects artists across the county, state and nation.

Sage Viniconis is a career performing artist in King County who’s been out of work and seeking creative outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy photo/Sage Viniconis
The developer of the Ethos Community Apartments along West Meeker Street will receive about a $3.1 million property tax break from the city of Kent over an eight-year period. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Ethos apartment developer in Kent to get $3.1 million property tax break

City Council approves exemption as follow up to land sale agreement

The developer of the Ethos Community Apartments along West Meeker Street will receive about a $3.1 million property tax break from the city of Kent over an eight-year period. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
A Kent-Meridian High School graduate makes the walk at the 2020 ceremony. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
A Kent-Meridian High School graduate makes the walk at the 2020 ceremony. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Kent City Councilmember Kaur awarded with Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Program recognizes elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas

Satwinder Kaur. COURTESY PHOTO
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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Nov 25, 2020
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Police chief: Crime in Kent has increased during pandemic

Shootings up 53% so far in 2020 compared to last year

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Kent Police looking for help to solve fatal shooting of 20-year-old man | Update

Man identified as Tomas Valencia by King County Medical Examiner’s Office

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Kent School District plans virtual meetings about boundary study

The Kent School District will hold three virtual meetings to present findings about the boundary study and proposed next steps. The meetings are Dec. 5,… Continue reading

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Nica Sy speaks at the ForFortyTwo rally Aug. 17 outside of Kent City Hall and the Kent Police Department. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Kent group says City Council ignored demands to defund police

ForFortyTwo plans to continue fight for city to invest in Black-led and youth-led organizations

Nica Sy speaks at the ForFortyTwo rally Aug. 17 outside of Kent City Hall and the Kent Police Department. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Three Kent Police officers remain on leave after fatal shooting

One officer has 10 years experience, one has six years and another one joined force in 2019

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A Black Lives Matter protest march through Kent in June. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Kent’s Entenman part of state leadership team to propose policing changes

House Democrats say racial equity and justice system reforms needed

A Black Lives Matter protest march through Kent in June. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Snow Lake, located near Snoqualmie Pass in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Washington releases new forest plan

It outlines ways the state will protect and maintain forest health.

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Snow Lake, located near Snoqualmie Pass in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
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Sound Transit seeking public comment on proposed Sounder fare change

Online survey available; public hearing on Dec. 3

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