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Pedestrian crossing I-5 in Kent struck, killed by pickup

Northbound Friday, March 25 on freeway near State Route 516

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Man shot, injured at bus stop near Kent Des Moines Road

Early Monday morning, March 28 along Pacific Highway South in Des Moines

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King County is launching a new mobile shower unit for the homeless with stops in Kent, Renton and Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

King County launches mobile shower unit for the homeless

Weekly stops in Kent, Renton and Seattle

King County is launching a new mobile shower unit for the homeless with stops in Kent, Renton and Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
State Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines. FILE PHOTO, Washington House Democrats

Inslee signs Orwall’s language access bill for schools

Program will use interpreters to improve family engagement with education system

State Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines. FILE PHOTO, Washington House Democrats
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Find free food pantry in Kent at Valley Cities Behavior Health Clinic

Provided by Degh Tegh Community Kitchen

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Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson (left) speaks with Paul Kramer at the signing of bills aimed at reducing gun violence Wednesday in Olympia. Kramer’s son Will was injured in a 2016 mass shooting in Mukilteo that left three people dead. (Washington State Attorney General)

Law signed banning sales of large capacity ammo magazines

Emotions swelled as Gov. Inslee signed a measure that limits capacity to 10 rounds. The new law takes effect July 1.

  • Mar 25, 2022
  • By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson (left) speaks with Paul Kramer at the signing of bills aimed at reducing gun violence Wednesday in Olympia. Kramer’s son Will was injured in a 2016 mass shooting in Mukilteo that left three people dead. (Washington State Attorney General)
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State Sen. Mona Das drops out of race to retain 47th District seat

Kent City Councilmember Satwinder Kaur will challenge Council President Bill Boyce for position

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Auburn man killed in car crash on I-5

The man was driving at a high speed when the crash occured.

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Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo

County wants input for plan to develop Cedar Hills Regional Landfill

Sustainable waste management supporters have called previous environmental impact statements a “boondoggle.”

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo
Jimmy Hung, Chief Deputy Prosecutor at King County’s Juvenile Division. Photo courtesy of King County

Juvenile division prosecutor defends Restorative Community Pathways

Controversial King County program diverts young offenders from incarceration for certain crimes.

Jimmy Hung, Chief Deputy Prosecutor at King County’s Juvenile Division. Photo courtesy of King County
House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, will retire this year after 18 years in office. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington House Democrats

House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan to retire from Legislature

Covington Democrat has represented District 47 for 18 years

House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan, D-Covington, will retire this year after 18 years in office. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington House Democrats
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Family files $500,000 claim against Kent School District

For alleged sexual assault of a fourth-grader by a substitute teacher

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The Kent Library will reopen Monday, April 4 after a fire in December damaged the facility. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System

Kent Library to reopen April 4 after four-month closure due to fire

Cost of repairs so far is $804,503 to fix walls, ceiling, carpet

The Kent Library will reopen Monday, April 4 after a fire in December damaged the facility. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System
Lake Washington High School. Courtesy photo

New law targets active shooter lockdown drills in Washington schools

By Brooklynn Hillemann, WNPA News Service

  • Mar 22, 2022
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Kent-Meridian High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

24 apply to be next Kent School District superintendent

Board plans to fill position by end of April after picking up to 3 finalists

Kent-Meridian High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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1 woman dead after 3-car crash in Federal Way

Woman ejected from car after striking two vehicles, crashing into tree off I-5, according to WSP.

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Sales of Brown Sugar Shortbread cookies decorated with the Ukrainian flag at Macrina Bakery in Kent will help benefit a bakery in Kyiv, Ukraine. COURTESY PHOTO, Macrina Bakery

Kent’s Macrina Bakery selling cookies to help Ukrainian bakery

Kyiv bakery giving away free bread to Ukrainians

Sales of Brown Sugar Shortbread cookies decorated with the Ukrainian flag at Macrina Bakery in Kent will help benefit a bakery in Kyiv, Ukraine. COURTESY PHOTO, Macrina Bakery
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King County Council approves program intended to help fight displacement, promote equity among historically disadvantaged groups

Grants program and other resources will aim to prevent commercial and cultural displacement.

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Amazon cited for unsafe work practices at Kent fulfillment center

State Department of L&I says company faces a $60,000 fine; Amazon disagrees with claims

COURTESY PHOTO, Amazon