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Kent woman dies after being struck by vehicle

Kent woman dies after being struck by vehicle

Late Saturday night on East Hill

Kent woman dies after being struck by vehicle
Kent YMCA gets $500,000 grant from Boeing employees

Kent YMCA gets $500,000 grant from Boeing employees

Facility expected to open in September 2019

Kent YMCA gets $500,000 grant from Boeing employees

King County seeks applicants to fill six openings on WaterWorks Grant Ranking Committee

The King County WaterWorks Grant Ranking Committee – a 13-member, volunteer advisory group appointed by the King County Executive and confirmed by King County Council… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2018
Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

Inadequate medical care plagues immigrants at facility, but ICE claims otherwise

Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates
Mayor earns Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Mayor earns Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Ralph completes training program with Association of Washington Cities

  • Oct 9, 2018
Mayor earns Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership
Kent man, 25, dies in two-vehicle crash on Reith Road | Update: man identified
Kent man, 25, dies in two-vehicle crash on Reith Road | Update: man identified
Kent man could face four charges of vehicular homicide

Kent man could face four charges of vehicular homicide

Trooper could ‘detect a strong odor of intoxicants’ coming from Tenorio

Kent man could face four charges of vehicular homicide
State Patrol seeks witnesses to crash that killed four Kent men

State Patrol seeks witnesses to crash that killed four Kent men

Kent driver survives, could face vehicular homicide charges

State Patrol seeks witnesses to crash that killed four Kent men
Three Kent men die in single-vehicle crash Sunday along SR 518 in Tukwila | Update: victims identified

Three Kent men die in single-vehicle crash Sunday along SR 518 in Tukwila | Update: victims identified

Kent driver under investigation for vehicular homicide; fourth man also killed

Three Kent men die in single-vehicle crash Sunday along SR 518 in Tukwila | Update: victims identified
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Oct 8, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
Six people, dog escape Kent house fire

Six people, dog escape Kent house fire

Sunday night on East Hill

Six people, dog escape Kent house fire
UW awarded $40 million in GEAR UP grants in partnership with Kent schools

UW awarded $40 million in GEAR UP grants in partnership with Kent schools

The University of Washington Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) has been awarded $40 million in GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2018
UW awarded $40 million in GEAR UP grants in partnership with Kent schools
Report: Seven Kent schools make the list of the 100 best elementary schools in the region

Report: Seven Kent schools make the list of the 100 best elementary schools in the region

Academics and diversity help determine rankings

  • Oct 7, 2018
Report: Seven Kent schools make the list of the 100 best elementary schools in the region
DNA under girl’s fingernail leads to attempted kidnapping arrest, charge

DNA under girl’s fingernail leads to attempted kidnapping arrest, charge

Teen scratched man’s face after he forced her into vehicle near Kent

DNA under girl’s fingernail leads to attempted kidnapping arrest, charge
Sheriff’s Office arrests man for kidnapping 16-year-old girl

Sheriff’s Office arrests man for kidnapping 16-year-old girl

Suspect in August incident near Kent

Sheriff’s Office arrests man for kidnapping 16-year-old girl
City of Kent says ‘matter closed’ over complaint about police actions during summer demonstration

City of Kent says ‘matter closed’ over complaint about police actions during summer demonstration

Groups oppose treatment of protesters at Planned Parenthood rally

City of Kent says ‘matter closed’ over complaint about police actions during summer demonstration
King County executive reforms police deadly force inquest process

King County executive reforms police deadly force inquest process

Pending cases include Kent, Auburn shootings

King County executive reforms police deadly force inquest process
Kent plans lane closures at Fourth and West Meeker | Update
Kent plans lane closures at Fourth and West Meeker | Update

Free talks to mark Indigenous Peoples Day at Highline College

The public is invited to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, Oct. 8 at Highline College. Two Native presenters will offer their unique perspectives. Both… Continue reading

  • Oct 4, 2018
Green River College President Suzanne Johnson does not dispute a 2017 review that found the school had violated statutory and regulatory requirements, but said the college would appeal the Department of Education’s hefty fine of $574,500. FILE PHOTO

Green River College fined $574,500 for violations

Department of Education’s review found school failed to report crime statistics and inform the public

Green River College President Suzanne Johnson does not dispute a 2017 review that found the school had violated statutory and regulatory requirements, but said the college would appeal the Department of Education’s hefty fine of $574,500. FILE PHOTO