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Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Jul 28, 2020
Puget Sound Fire call report
Pedal power                                A bicyclist heads down the Green River Trail on Monday afternoon in Kent behind The Ethos Apartments that replaced the former Riverbend par 3 golf course.                                STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter

Pedal power: A Kent Photo Moment

Bicyclist along the Green River Trail

  • Jul 27, 2020
Pedal power                                A bicyclist heads down the Green River Trail on Monday afternoon in Kent behind The Ethos Apartments that replaced the former Riverbend par 3 golf course.                                STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter
Freeway fire

Freeway fire

Car catches fire along I-5 in SeaTac

Freeway fire
Courtesy graphic, Blue Origin

Kent-based Blue Origin offers students chance to send a postcard to space

Answer ‘Why do you think Earth needs space?’

Courtesy graphic, Blue Origin
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Fireworks calls up 56% in Kent compared to last Fourth of July

Police focused on warnings, education

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COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

COVID-19 cases and deaths in King County cities

Numbers as of July 23, 2020.

  • Jul 23, 2020
COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
Calvin Watts. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Kent School Board postpones decision on superintendent’s contract extension

Directors had concerns about specifics, notification of what they were voting on

Calvin Watts. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference July 23, 2020.

Governor tightens restrictions on restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals

Staff reports Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday (July 23) he is tightening restrictions throughout the state for restaurants, bars, weddings, funerals and gyms in… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2020
  • Staff reports
Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference July 23, 2020.
Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger is approved, reproductive rights advocates say

Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger is approved, reproductive rights advocates say

Hospital representatives said “certain services” would cease, but wouldn’t give specifics.

Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger is approved, reproductive rights advocates say
A zoomed in view of Mount Rainier on July 20 from Frager Road in the Kent Valley. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter

Mountain view: A Kent Photo Moment

Mount Rainier looms south of the Kent Valley

  • Jul 23, 2020
A zoomed in view of Mount Rainier on July 20 from Frager Road in the Kent Valley. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter
Des Moines Police officers help save teen in Kent shooting

Des Moines Police officers help save teen in Kent shooting

One of six injured victims in Pacific Highway South incident

Des Moines Police officers help save teen in Kent shooting
City of Kent’s neighborhood traffic calming program put on hold

City of Kent’s neighborhood traffic calming program put on hold

COVID-19 throws off traffic flow with fewer commutes

City of Kent’s neighborhood traffic calming program put on hold
Kent Police gather to honor Officer Diego Moreno

Kent Police gather to honor Officer Diego Moreno

Died two years ago in the line of duty

Kent Police gather to honor Officer Diego Moreno
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Jul 22, 2020
Puget Sound Fire call report
Do opportunity zones in King County work?

Do opportunity zones in King County work?

The zones were created by Congress in 2017 to create jobs and spur economic development.

Do opportunity zones in King County work?
Round ‘n’ round in Kent

Round ‘n’ round in Kent

Crews begin work on new roundabout at Fourth and Willis

Round ‘n’ round in Kent
Kent Police trying to solve who shot, injured six people

Kent Police trying to solve who shot, injured six people

‘Mean mugging’ may have started July 13 incident along Pacific Highway South

Kent Police trying to solve who shot, injured six people
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Kent School District will open schools Aug. 27 with remote learning

Superintendent Calvin Watts says remote learning could extend at least through Oct. 30

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King County to distribute free face coverings in Federal Way on July 21

King County to distribute free face coverings in Federal Way on July 21

Event for all King County residents

  • Jul 20, 2020
King County to distribute free face coverings in Federal Way on July 21
Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

Gov. Jay Inslee met with elected officials, health officials and business partners in Federal Way to hear concerns, suggestions about state’s response to COVID-19.

Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says