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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 21 to March 6

Robberies, catalytic converter thefts, shootings, street racing

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Rep. Jesse Johnson announces he is not seeking re-election

Johnson (D-Federal Way) sponsored legislative bills on police reform, use of force.

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Republic Services to issue rebates for missed Kent garbage pick up

Service halted Jan. 12-14 due to work stoppage; rebates range from $2 to $25 based on container size

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Kent Parks to launch new online registration system March 14

Sign up for spring and summer programs

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Avi Schiffmann, left, and Marco Burstein at Harvard University. Courtesy photo

Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter

Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.

Avi Schiffmann, left, and Marco Burstein at Harvard University. Courtesy photo
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Kent Police played key role in man’s 25-year sentence for sex crimes

SeaTac man, 38, also faces child rape charges after guilty plea to sexual abuse of children

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Kent man, 21, faces fentanyl distribution charges in Seattle crackdown

Arrested near International District; part of undercover operation to combat open air drug markets

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Motorcyclist, 34, dies in collision on I-5 near Kent

The collision closed SB I-5 for several hours on March 6.

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King County Local Dive

King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery

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Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said Valeriy Goloborodko.

Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
Mayor Dana Ralph. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent mayor explains city portion just small part of property tax bill hike

Says 11% of bill goes to help pay for city services

Mayor Dana Ralph. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
PHOTO CREDIT, Metro Creative Graphics

Kent apartment rents up 15% compared to February 2021

Monthly increase just 0.2% compared to January

PHOTO CREDIT, Metro Creative Graphics
Screenshot from March 1 meeting of the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee.

Community testifies in support of restorative justice for youth in South King County cities

KC Councilmember Reagan Dunn wanted to pause the program after local mayors expressed concern.

Screenshot from March 1 meeting of the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee.
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Unity for Ukraine rally in Kent calls for Putin to end war | Photos

Supporters gather outside Kent City Hall

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Landslide closes westbound lanes of SR 18 in Auburn | Update

One lane reopened late Wednesday morning

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Michael Carney chosen as Kent School District Teacher of the Year

Teaches sixth grade math, science at Scenic Hill Elementary

  • Mar 1, 2022
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Donations wanted in Kent for March of Diapers drive

Kiwanis Club of Kent, Kent Station, city of Kent lead effort

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Kent assistant police chief remains on paid administrative leave

Talks among city, police union, Kammerzell in 3rd month after Nazi insignia incident reported

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Man dies after hit-and-run in Federal Way

Driver fled the scene, crashed car into nearby business, police say.

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