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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
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Kent School District task force looks at remote learning proposal

Final plan to be reviewed Aug. 3 by School Board

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Hit-and-run driver kills Kent man

Hit-and-run driver kills Kent man

Police seek public’s help in South 272nd Street incident

Hit-and-run driver kills Kent man
Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise

Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise

The governor urges young people, who are not getting infected the most, to curb their social habits.

  • Jul 17, 2020
  • By Jerry Cornfield and Joseph Thompson Herald Writers
  • Coronavirus
Inslee warns of stay home order as COVID cases rise
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Auburn considers law to help protect tenants from eviction

Ordinance would give the city more enforcement power when governor’s eviction moratorium ends.

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Kent Police Blotter | July 3-12

Kent Police Blotter | July 3-12

Residents stop home burglary attempts

Kent Police Blotter | July 3-12
Accreditation Assessment Team seeks public comment about 911 center in Kent
Accreditation Assessment Team seeks public comment about 911 center in Kent
Flood District approves $1.4M for salmon habitat improvements in Kent
Flood District approves $1.4M for salmon habitat improvements in Kent
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Jul 16, 2020
Puget Sound Fire call report