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Kent Lutheran Church is looking for volunteers to help serve its weekly Monday supper to the homeless. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Lutheran Church

Kent church seeks volunteers to help serve dinners to the homeless

Many positions to fill as Kent Lutheran plans return to indoor weekly meals

Kent Lutheran Church is looking for volunteers to help serve its weekly Monday supper to the homeless. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Lutheran Church
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King County to offer grants for innovative recycling, reuse and waste reduction project proposals

Proposers are eligible for $20,000 to $300,000 per project, the deadline for applicants is May 6.

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Sound Transit announces end of Teamsters’ strike that stopped concrete deliveries to projects across the region

The strike has resulted in more than 4,300 missed concrete deliveries, according to the agency.

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School bus, 3 other vehicles involved in Kent crash | Update

No injuries in Friday afternoon, April 8 collision along South 240th Street; 36 students on bus

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Man fatally shot in Kent near Hillcrest Cemetery identified | Update

Dispute among group leads to Thursday evening, April 7 shooting; no arrest made

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Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

Judged by XII: Story of a police officer charged with murder | King County Local Dive

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.
Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administer a COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County

COVID-19 vaccination clinic to close at Kent Public Health Center

Lack of demand causes Public Health – Seattle & King County to reduce sites

Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administer a COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County
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Kent City Council considers allowing tiny home village for homeless

Nonprofit wants to build 28 homes on St. James Episcopal Church property

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Left: Patti Cole-Tindall, middle: Charles Kimble, right: Reginald Moorman (Courtesy of King County)

Three final candidates identified for King County Sheriff as recruitment moves into the last phase

The county has announced public forums for community members to engage in the process.

Left: Patti Cole-Tindall, middle: Charles Kimble, right: Reginald Moorman (Courtesy of King County)
Girder tie-in from the Angle Lake Station to the Federal Way Link Extension. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Federal Way light rail construction connects to existing line

The 7.8-mile light rail extension scheduled to open in 2024

  • Apr 7, 2022
  • By Mirror Staff
Girder tie-in from the Angle Lake Station to the Federal Way Link Extension. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit
The Class of 2017 Kent-Meridian High School graduation at the ShoWare Center. FILE PHOTO

High school graduations in Kent to return to ShoWare Center

Ceremonies were at campuses last two years due to COVID-19 restrictions

The Class of 2017 Kent-Meridian High School graduation at the ShoWare Center. FILE PHOTO
One of many design examples Sound Transit is considering for a new Kent Station parking garage for Sounder commuters. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Sound Transit seeks public input on Sounder parking garage design

Agency wants to know what style people prefer

One of many design examples Sound Transit is considering for a new Kent Station parking garage for Sounder commuters. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit
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King County to audit eviction prevention and rental assistance payments made during pandemic

DCHS says they gave out a unprecedented $318.5 million in funds to thousands of households.

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Auburn Councilmember Chris Stearns announces run for 47th District House seat

Third candidate so far to replace Democrat Pat Sullivan.

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Kent apartment fire on West Hill displaces five

Cause of April 1 fire determined to be accidental; nobody injured

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Seattle Police reportedly found a large quantity of drugs, two guns and $20,000 cash inside the vehicle of a man arrested March 29 in downtown Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Police

Man faces drug charges after arrest in Kent by Seattle Police

Charged with possession and intent to deliver heroin, meth

Seattle Police reportedly found a large quantity of drugs, two guns and $20,000 cash inside the vehicle of a man arrested March 29 in downtown Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Police
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Kent’s West Hill water tower gets higher and higher

16-story reservoir expected to open in the fall to provide better water supply and service

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Superintendent finalists Keisha Scarlett, Israel Vela and Mary Templeton. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent School Board picks three superintendent finalists

Interim head Israel Vela a candidate along with district leaders from Seattle, Washougal

Superintendent finalists Keisha Scarlett, Israel Vela and Mary Templeton. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Prosecutor files multiple charges against Auburn man for high-speed crash in Kent

Witnesses say car reached over 100 mph before smashing into another vehicle

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