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Classes to start Aug. 23 in Kent School District

An earlier start compared to other nearby districts, but students finish on June 14, 2024

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Courtesy of Office of Secretary of State

Suspicious envelopes received by King County elections officials

Trace amounts of fentanyl found in letter received the day before primary elections.

Courtesy of Office of Secretary of State
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Kent house fire displaces three people; nobody injured

House fully involved when firefighters arrived Tuesday evening, Aug. 1 in 21200 block of 94th Ave. S.

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Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

Leslie Hamada, Donald Cook lead Kent School Board Aug. 1 primary race | Update

Hamada has large lead for one of two spots on Nov. 7 ballot; candidate Lawson endorses Cook

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

John Boyd leads Kelly Wiggans-Crawford, Jamie Lee in Kent City Council race | Update

Boyd to earn place on Nov. 7 ballot; Wiggans-Crawford extends lead in tight race for 2nd spot

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A glimpse into the lives of 3 killed in ATV crash, including a Kent man

Devon Anonson, 26, of Kent; Halle Cole, 24, of Maple Valley; Benji Gomez-Santana, 23, of Covington

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King County voters decide on Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy

If passed, Proposition 1 would authorize an additional six-year property tax levy.

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Former site of large Kent homeless encampment remains empty

City cleans up site along South 272nd Street near apartment complex; other areas remain challenging

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Maple Valley woman, 48, dies from July 28 gunshot wound in Kent

Update: Kent Police Chief confirms woman did not survive

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10-year-old boy draws standing ovation at Kent City Council meeting

Alex O’Keeffe delivers inspirational message about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

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Courtesy Photo, Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office

Kent man, 26, among 4 killed in ATV crash in Central Washington

Others killed include a Covington man, 23; a Maple Valley woman, 24; and an Orting man, 24

Courtesy Photo, Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office
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Kent Police make 100th DUI arrest of 2023; vehicle in ditch

Officer spots vehicle early in morning near Willis Street roundabout

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The Kent School District will have two levies on the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Two Kent School District levies to be on Nov. 7 ballot

Educational Programs and Operations Levy; plus Capital Projects and Technology measure

The Kent School District will have two levies on the Nov. 7, 2023 ballot. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County

King County wants to rehire employees who were fired over vaccine

A total of 314 employees separated from King County as a result of the mandate, with eight retiring, 25 resigning, and 281 fired as a result of noncompliance.

Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County
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Maple Valley woman, 48, shot and injured in Kent on East Hill

Early Thursday morning, July 27 in the 11100 block of SE 240th Street

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Kent Police Blotter: July 12-24

Incidents include DUI pursuit, stabbing, assault and multiple shootings

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Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses

Washington State Dept. of Commerce gives $79 million across the state’s hospitality sector.

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Kent Cornucopia Days were July 14-16 in downtown Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

47th District Republicans kicked out of Kent Cornucopia Days

Kent Lions evicted group at end of second day of three-day festival

Kent Cornucopia Days were July 14-16 in downtown Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County

King County Council targets “forever chemicals” in wastewater

The motion would initiate a study on how to mitigate the Puget Sound’s exposure to the toxic runoff.

West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County
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Kent motorcyclist, 35, dies in crash along I-5 in Seattle

Incident Tuesday night, July 25 southbound near University Street

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