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Rain in Kent causes street closures, water over roadways | Update

Portions of James Street; East George Street; 81st Avenue South; 148th Avenue SE closed Monday

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to Kent hit and run on Highway 167

Driver sought for felony hit and run Feb. 27 near South 212th Street that injured two

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Courtesy of Bloodworks Northwest

Bloodworks Northwest and foodies partner to raise awareness of need for blood donations

Partnership includes restaurant and food brand owners and culinary gourmands from around the region.

Courtesy of Bloodworks Northwest
A KN95 mask. (Wikimedia Commons)

Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12

King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.

A KN95 mask. (Wikimedia Commons)
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Unity for Ukraine vigil set for Tuesday, March 1 in Kent

6:30 to 7 p.m. at Kent City Hall

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Farrington Court in Kent earns best assisted living award

Recognized for eighth consecutive year by SeniorAdvisor.com based on resident, family reviews

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The downtown Kent Library is expected to reopen in early April after damages from a fire and the sprinkler system. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System

Kent Library scheduled to reopen in early April after fire damage

Facility has been closed since Dec. 2 as crews repair walls, ceiling and replace carpet

The downtown Kent Library is expected to reopen in early April after damages from a fire and the sprinkler system. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System
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Man found dead in Auburn park in an apparent homicide

Police don’t have a suspect in custody

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A bond measure approved by Kent School District voters in 2016 paid for the construction of the new River Ridge Elementary that opened in 2021. That measure boosted property taxes that Kent residents are paying over a 10-year period. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Property taxes jump 12.9% in Kent for 2022; 5th highest hike in county

Voter-approved school measures lead to much of increase

A bond measure approved by Kent School District voters in 2016 paid for the construction of the new River Ridge Elementary that opened in 2021. That measure boosted property taxes that Kent residents are paying over a 10-year period. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 7-20

Incidents include shootings, robberies, stolen vehicles

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Mayor Dana Ralph

Kent Mayor Ralph issues statement in support of Ukrainian-Americans

More than 4,000 Ukrainian-Americans live in the city

Mayor Dana Ralph
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Homeless man dies from burns suffered in Kent encampment fire

The man appeared to be the only one living in small structure along Pacific Highway South

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Kent homicides jumped to 14 in 2021 from eight in 2020, four in 2019

Overall number of shots fired increased to 179 in 2021 from 117 in 2020

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Kent free recycling event set for March 5 at Hogan Park

Residents can bring items normally not collected curb side

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Kenyan Community International Church building close to completion

By Emily Riehl, For the Kent Reporter The Kenyan Community International Church is in the process of relocating to their own new building in Kent,… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2022
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Missing disabled Kent woman found safe after spending 9 days inside vehicle

Mother abandoned vehicle which was then towed to Burien with adult daughter inside

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Mayor Dana Ralph

Kent Mayor Ralph to deliver State of the City address March 10

6:30 p.m. at Kent-Meridian High School

Mayor Dana Ralph
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King County Wastemobile coming to Kent March 4-6

Residents may drop off hazardous waste items at Puget Sound Fire Station 75, 15635 SE 272nd St.

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SR 516 overnight closures in Kent set for light rail bridge deck work

Feb. 28, March 1-2 between Interstate 5 and Pacific Highway South

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St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan

King County’s first in-person sexual assault medical advocacy services now available

Federal Way hospital partners with Rebuilding Hope! to launch program.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan