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U.S. Department of Justice sues King County for banning ICE flights | Update

U.S. Department of Justice sues King County for banning ICE flights | Update

Constantine responds to claims of unlawful, unconstitutional restrictions on use of Boeing Field

  • Feb 10, 2020
U.S. Department of Justice sues King County for banning ICE flights | Update
Kent School District named Gold Star district

Kent School District named Gold Star district

79 percent of eligible middle school students signed-up for College Bound Scholarships

  • Feb 10, 2020
Kent School District named Gold Star district
King County Prosecutor Satterberg seeks more help for drug addicts

King County Prosecutor Satterberg seeks more help for drug addicts

Supports business head tax to raise revenue

King County Prosecutor Satterberg seeks more help for drug addicts
King County Metro’s battery-electric bus. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

King County Metro bus fleet will be electrified by 2035

Future base in South King County would house hundreds of the zero-emission vehicles.

King County Metro’s battery-electric bus. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov
Three-quarters of the suicide deaths among children ages 10 to 14 are caused by firearms, according to a new report from the Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at the University of Washington. File photo

King County studies youth gun violence amid rising suicides

It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.

Three-quarters of the suicide deaths among children ages 10 to 14 are caused by firearms, according to a new report from the Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at the University of Washington. File photo
A King County work crew clears a road near Preston on Feb. 7, 2020. Heavy rains appear to have caused multiple landslides along the road. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

The future could look a lot like this year’s flood season

Climate change is expected to lead to more winter flooding in King County.

A King County work crew clears a road near Preston on Feb. 7, 2020. Heavy rains appear to have caused multiple landslides along the road. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
High tides, as seen in this file photo of Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Pacific County, could become the norm in the future due to sea level rise. Sound Publishing file photo

UW summarizes Washington climate impact on water

The report localizes information from the United Nations.

High tides, as seen in this file photo of Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Pacific County, could become the norm in the future due to sea level rise. Sound Publishing file photo
Green River moves into flood phase 4 | Update

Green River moves into flood phase 4 | Update

Major flooding may occur in Kent

  • Feb 7, 2020
Green River moves into flood phase 4 | Update
Federal funding sought to enhance salmon recovery at Howard Hanson Dam

Federal funding sought to enhance salmon recovery at Howard Hanson Dam

Washington Congressional delegation supports fish passage project

  • Feb 7, 2020
Federal funding sought to enhance salmon recovery at Howard Hanson Dam
King County launches online application for property tax relief program

King County launches online application for property tax relief program

Thousands more eligible with change in law

  • Feb 6, 2020
King County launches online application for property tax relief program
King County Executive Constantine signs emergency proclamation in response to storm

King County Executive Constantine signs emergency proclamation in response to storm

Flooding, landslides and other damage from heavy rain

  • Feb 6, 2020
King County Executive Constantine signs emergency proclamation in response to storm
Army Corps running emergency operations, deploys spotters on Green, White rivers

Army Corps running emergency operations, deploys spotters on Green, White rivers

Levels continue to rise with constant rain

  • Feb 6, 2020
Army Corps running emergency operations, deploys spotters on Green, White rivers
Kent City Council approves new contract for ShoWare Center operator

Kent City Council approves new contract for ShoWare Center operator

Unanimous vote in favor of five-year extension for SMG

Kent City Council approves new contract for ShoWare Center operator
Fire damages Kent condo; man suffers burns

Fire damages Kent condo; man suffers burns

Feb. 5 in the 9600 block of South 248th Street

  • Feb 6, 2020
Fire damages Kent condo; man suffers burns
Link light rail closed in downtown Seattle this weekend

Link light rail closed in downtown Seattle this weekend

Friday night to Monday morning, Feb. 7-10

  • Feb 5, 2020
Link light rail closed in downtown Seattle this weekend
Fourth and Willis roundabout meeting set for Feb. 12 in Kent

Fourth and Willis roundabout meeting set for Feb. 12 in Kent

Discussion of possible road closures this summer

  • Feb 5, 2020
Fourth and Willis roundabout meeting set for Feb. 12 in Kent
Valley SWAT arrests wanted man on Kent’s East Hill

Valley SWAT arrests wanted man on Kent’s East Hill

Felony warrant for kidnapping/assault

Valley SWAT arrests wanted man on Kent’s East Hill
Hanson Dam protecting Green River Valley, Kent from flooding | Update

Hanson Dam protecting Green River Valley, Kent from flooding | Update

Army Corps controlled flow through dam during heavy rain

  • Feb 4, 2020
Hanson Dam protecting Green River Valley, Kent from flooding | Update
Kent apartment rent trends flat in January

Kent apartment rent trends flat in January

Rates up 0.1% from previous month

  • Feb 4, 2020
Kent apartment rent trends flat in January
Section 8 housing voucher waiting list lottery starts Feb. 12

Section 8 housing voucher waiting list lottery starts Feb. 12

Low-income households encouraged to apply; 2,500 to make list

  • Feb 3, 2020
Section 8 housing voucher waiting list lottery starts Feb. 12