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Homelessness may be trending down after seven years

Homelessness may be trending down after seven years

A press release from the annual count showed a reduction in people living without a home.

Homelessness may be trending down after seven years
King County International Airport, also known as Boeing Field. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

King County airport operators will stop serving ICE flights

Three companies at Boeing Field have indicated they will not service deportation flights.

King County International Airport, also known as Boeing Field. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov
Thousands to join Sikh celebration in Kent

Thousands to join Sikh celebration in Kent

Khalsa Day features prayer, music, demonstrations and a large parade

Thousands to join Sikh celebration in Kent
Sound Transit CEO Rogoff discusses where to put light rail maintenance facility

Sound Transit CEO Rogoff discusses where to put light rail maintenance facility

Agency ‘looking for the least bad choice’ in Kent, Federal Way

Sound Transit CEO Rogoff discusses where to put light rail maintenance facility
King County assessor applauds Legislature for expanding property tax reduction programs

King County assessor applauds Legislature for expanding property tax reduction programs

Relief targets low-income seniors, people with disabilities, veterans

  • May 2, 2019
King County assessor applauds Legislature for expanding property tax reduction programs
Kent man charged with multiple online threats to kill members of Trump family, Jewish community
Kent man charged with multiple online threats to kill members of Trump family, Jewish community
Homeless may be trending down after seven years in King County

Homeless may be trending down after seven years in King County

A preliminary release from the 2019 point in time homelessness count shows the number of people experiencing homelessness in King County has dropped for the… Continue reading

Homeless may be trending down after seven years in King County
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to develop luxury hotel at Auburn casino

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to develop luxury hotel at Auburn casino

Opening in 2021, dynamic resort experience to meet guest demand, the tribe says

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to develop luxury hotel at Auburn casino
Two Kent apartment developers saving millions in property tax breaks

Two Kent apartment developers saving millions in property tax breaks

Dwell at Kent Station; Marquee on Meeker upscale multifamily complexes

Two Kent apartment developers saving millions in property tax breaks
U.S. Marine from Kent killed in small Georgia town | Update

U.S. Marine from Kent killed in small Georgia town | Update

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 20-year-old - a former Kentwood High student

U.S. Marine from Kent killed in small Georgia town | Update
Registration open for summit for young women of color

Registration open for summit for young women of color

Y.E.L.L. Summit at Highline College targets South King County students

  • May 1, 2019
Registration open for summit for young women of color

King County Flood District accepting applications for flood reduction grant program

The King County Flood Control District has more than $3.6 million in grant funding available in 2019 for projects that target flood-risk reduction along rivers,… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2019
City of Kent kicks off lunar rover replica, park fundraising efforts

City of Kent kicks off lunar rover replica, park fundraising efforts

ShoWare Center display to help encourage donations

City of Kent kicks off lunar rover replica, park fundraising efforts
City of Kent to keep getting state’s streamlined sales tax mitigation funds

City of Kent to keep getting state’s streamlined sales tax mitigation funds

Legislature approves payments of about $4.4 million per year

City of Kent to keep getting state’s streamlined sales tax mitigation funds
Sound Transit, King County Metro to continue integrated rail operations, maintenance through 2023

Sound Transit, King County Metro to continue integrated rail operations, maintenance through 2023

Metro employs more than 370 for light rail service

  • Apr 29, 2019
Sound Transit, King County Metro to continue integrated rail operations, maintenance through 2023
Kent Police aim to slow street racers with new technology

Kent Police aim to slow street racers with new technology

Agency hopes to be part of state’s pilot program that catches loud vehicles

Kent Police aim to slow street racers with new technology
Kentridge High vocalists win State Solo and Ensemble Competition

Kentridge High vocalists win State Solo and Ensemble Competition

Event at Central Washington University

  • Apr 29, 2019
Kentridge High vocalists win State Solo and Ensemble Competition
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Apr 29, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report
What latest numbers show about firearm homicide in King County

What latest numbers show about firearm homicide in King County

Public Health - Seattle & King County report: Kent third-highest rate

  • Apr 26, 2019
What latest numbers show about firearm homicide in King County
State Patrol emphasis on ‘Move over law’ set for April 26-28

State Patrol emphasis on ‘Move over law’ set for April 26-28

Drivers must slow down or change lanes

  • Apr 26, 2019
State Patrol emphasis on ‘Move over law’ set for April 26-28