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Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla and Mayor Dana Ralph released a statement and video Jan. 7 about Assistant Chief Derek Kammerzell and his posting of a Nazi symbol on his office door. SCREENSHOT PHOTO/City of Kent video

Kent mayor, police chief release statement about Kammerzell controversy

Third communication from city since news of assistant chief placing Nazi insignia on office door

Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla and Mayor Dana Ralph released a statement and video Jan. 7 about Assistant Chief Derek Kammerzell and his posting of a Nazi symbol on his office door. SCREENSHOT PHOTO/City of Kent video
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell files as candidate for King County prosecutor

Ferrell was re-elected for his third term as mayor in Nov. 2021.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell
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Four roads remain closed in Kent due to flooding | Update

Mill Creek Middle School didn’t open Friday, Jan. 7 due to water around building

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Courtesy of Leesa Manion

Leesa Manion, chief of staff for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, to run for county prosecutor

Announcement comes the same day that Dan Satterberg announced he would not run for re-election.

Courtesy of Leesa Manion
King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg photographed in Jan. 2022 in the King County Courthouse in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Dan DeLong

King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg not seeking re-election

After 15 years as county prosecuting attorney, Satterberg announced he will retire Dec. 31, 2022.

King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg photographed in Jan. 2022 in the King County Courthouse in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Dan DeLong
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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire plans to hire 31 firefighters in 2022

Seven recruits to soon graduate from academy; others just starting training

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Derek Kammerzell

Kent group, mayor dispute hidden tweets on city accounts

Tweets about discipline of Assistant Police Chief Derek Kammerzell who posted Nazi insignia

Derek Kammerzell
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Future Algona transfer station faces planning stage headwinds

South King County’s new recycling and transfer station is expected to be completed in 2026.

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COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)

Health care leaders declare statewide crisis, request action

The letter written to Gov. Inslee requests deployment of National Guard.

COVID-19. (Image courtesy CDC)
Sen. Mona Das

Kent Sen. Das sponsors affordable homes legislation

Bill would expand middle-income housing near transit sites

Sen. Mona Das
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Three killed in murder-suicide in Auburn | Update

A man shot his wife and one child. Another child was able to escape the shooting.

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Heavy rain causes Kent street closures, impacts due to flooding

Seven roads closed Thursday morning, Jan. 6

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Screenshot of National Weather Service radar image taken Jan. 5, 2022.

Extended 5-day weather forecast for King County

Thursday, Jan. 6: High 42°, low 37°; 100 percent chance of rain. Friday, Jan. 7: High 41°, low 31°; 97 percent chance of rain. Saturday,… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2022
Screenshot of National Weather Service radar image taken Jan. 5, 2022.
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Kent mayor, three City Council members sworn in | Photos

Dana Ralph, Toni Troutner, Satwinder Kaur and Brenda Fincher each return for four more years

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Kent School District sets Zoom meetings about Feb. 8 levy

Sessions on Jan. 6, 8 and 13 to ask questions about the replacement and operations measure

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COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent schools closed again on Wednesday due to road conditions

District also closed schools on Tuesday, Jan. 4

COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District
Mayor Dana Ralph

Kent Mayor Ralph calls for resignation of assistant police chief

Wants Derek Kammerzell to resign over Nazi symbol incident after strong community response

Mayor Dana Ralph
Top: Washington State Redistricting Commissioners (from left) April Sims, Brady Piñero Walkinshaw, Joe Fain, Paul Graves and Sarah Augustine. Center: Congressional map (left) and Legislative map. Bottom: Washington State Supreme Court Justices (from left) González, Gordon McCloud, Johnson, Whitener, Madsen, Montoya-Lewis, Owens, Stephens and Yu.

Legal fight on redistricting returning to the Supreme Court

Two lawsuits say the plans aren’t valid because commissioners broke state law before voting to approve them.

  • Jan 4, 2022
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
Top: Washington State Redistricting Commissioners (from left) April Sims, Brady Piñero Walkinshaw, Joe Fain, Paul Graves and Sarah Augustine. Center: Congressional map (left) and Legislative map. Bottom: Washington State Supreme Court Justices (from left) González, Gordon McCloud, Johnson, Whitener, Madsen, Montoya-Lewis, Owens, Stephens and Yu.
Derek Kammerzell

Jewish Federation ‘horrified’ at actions of Kent Police assistant chief

Group wants city officials to take stronger disciplinary step to posting of Nazi symbol on door

Derek Kammerzell
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Downtown Kent Library remains closed for repairs

King County Library System expands hours at Kent Panther Lake, Southcenter locations

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