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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 28 to March 12

Incidents include multiple store robberies, shootings

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Kent Police investigate possible hit-and-run that left one man dead

A 33-year-old Kent man was found in a driveway.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short

OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short. Senate Bill 5002 to reduce the maximum blood alcohol… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.
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Kent Police give update on Feb. 28 traffic fatality

Police clarify that the situation suspected to be a hit-and-run was not so.

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Kent’s Independent Salary Commission meeting on March 13. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

Commission approves pay raises for Kent mayor and city council

The City of Kent’s Independent Salary Commission recently approved a pay raise for city council members and the mayor in a move that will make… Continue reading

Kent’s Independent Salary Commission meeting on March 13. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)
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BJ Cummings to talk about the Duwamish River’s human and natural history

Greater Kent Historical Society one of sponsors of April 6 event at Kent Commons

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City of Kent-owned Riverbend Golf Complex turns a profit in 2022

Sale of par 3 course helped pay for major upgrades at driving range and eliminated loan debt

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Half Lion Public House finds success at Riverbend in Kent

Three previous restaurants at city-owned golf complex went out of business

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33rd Legislative District representatives set March 18 town hall

Sen. Karen Keiser, Reps. Tina Orwall and Mia Gregerson to discuss state issues

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Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North King County

The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)
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Kent man faces charges of intent to distribute cocaine, fentanyl

Reportedly targeted clients at Seattle methadone clinic for sales

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Kent Police release more photos of kidnapping suspect

Man wanted in March incident on East Hill remains at large

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Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)

House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban

Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for it.

  • Mar 9, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)
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Green River College vice president finalist for Pierce College jobs

Rolita Flores Ezeonu a candidate for president positions at campuses in Fort Steilacoom, Puyallup

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State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment, cameras for deputies

On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some of what he considers to be successes… Continue reading

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Kent Station scholarship to honor longtime Green River College president

Rich Rutkowski, who died in 2022, was president of the college from 1983 to 2010

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Kent Panther Lake Library to reopen March 13 after 10-month closure

Repairs took longer than expected after vehicle smashed into building

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Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Gov. Jay Inslee. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)

In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA

Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature on Monday.

  • Mar 7, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Gov. Jay Inslee. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)
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Man killed in Kent hit-and-run identified

Alvin G. Walker, 44, died after being struck by a vehicle while walking along Central Avenue North

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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 15-26

Incidents include robberies at Chevron, 7-Eleven

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