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Left to right: Dustin Everett, Clarence Tewasiliyaro and Brian Yeater all receive their awards. Courtesy photo

Kent Police chief awards three residents for their bravery

Dustin Everett, Brian Yeater and Clarence Tewasiliyaro all earned awards for their heroism.

Left to right: Dustin Everett, Clarence Tewasiliyaro and Brian Yeater all receive their awards. Courtesy photo
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Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla (Screenshot from Kent City Council video)

Kent Police chief gives annual crime data report to City Council

As crime trend increases, Padilla feels the city does not have resources to address roots of crime.

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Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla (Screenshot from Kent City Council video)
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Melissa Laramie holds up her right hand as she is sworn into the Auburn School Board by King County Superior Court Judge Matthew Williams on Dec. 13, 2021.

Melissa Laramie officially joins Auburn School Board

She is the executive director of communications for the Kent School District.

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Melissa Laramie holds up her right hand as she is sworn into the Auburn School Board by King County Superior Court Judge Matthew Williams on Dec. 13, 2021.
Homeless encampment in wooded area in Auburn on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

King County to skip annual homeless count again, citing faulty methodology

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority said the count is inaccurate and “harmful.”

Homeless encampment in wooded area in Auburn on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
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Kent’s Boyce chosen to chair Sound Cities Association committee

Kent City Council member will oversee Public Issues Committee

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire distributes gifts to children in need

Part of the annual Toys for Joy program

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This image was shared by the King County Sheriff’s Office in announcing they had identified the driver in the fatal hit and run of a Maple Valley man.

SeaTac girl, 16, charged in two hit-and-runs has Jan. 20 court date

A plea could be entered or a trial date set at hearing

This image was shared by the King County Sheriff’s Office in announcing they had identified the driver in the fatal hit and run of a Maple Valley man.
The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

FEMA community vaccination center opening in Federal Way, Auburn

Free COVID-19 vaccinations for adults, kids; Federal Way location appointments available now.

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
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State legislators unsure if federal infrastructure law will help Highway 18

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-District 8) held a press conference Dec. 13 in North Bend to discuss how the new federal infrastructure bill could help… Continue reading

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A man was shot and killed in the Federal Way Crossings parking lot on Dec. 8, 2021. Photo courtesy of South Sound News

Crime-conscious mayors criticize King County’s juvenile justice program

Auburn, Federal Way, Kent and Renton make up 27% of felony filings charged by the prosecutor.

A man was shot and killed in the Federal Way Crossings parking lot on Dec. 8, 2021. Photo courtesy of South Sound News
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Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now recommended over Johnson & Johnson

Recommendation comes following additional reports of blood clots after J&J vaccinations.

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Snow on Christmas Eve? | King County weather report Dec. 18-24

King County and the Puget Sound region could see snow by Christmas Eve, according to the National Weather Service. Here’s the forecast for the Seattle… Continue reading

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Sound Transit Board approves Federal Way site for light rail maintenance facility

South 336th St. site results in total loss of Christian Faith Center, dozens of displaced residents.

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UW researchers looking for stressed nurses and doctors to take part in a psilocybin study

Study will examine how psilocybin can be used in therapy for clinicians burned-out by the pandemic.

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Health department: COVID outbreaks linked to high school wrestling tournaments

At least 80 cases are tied to the events which included attendees from multiple counties and states.

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Pastor Laurence C. Boles III, executive director of the Team Redeemed Life Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Team Redeemed Life Center in Kent to get $80,000 federal grant

U.S. Department of Justice awards funds to combat youth violence

Pastor Laurence C. Boles III, executive director of the Team Redeemed Life Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
King County Courthouse adjacent to City Hall Park (courtesy of City of Seattle)

King County close to making trade with Seattle for City Hall Park

The proposed swap needs to be approved by Seattle City Council.

King County Courthouse adjacent to City Hall Park (courtesy of City of Seattle)
Cedar Heights Middle School in Covington, part of the Kent School District. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent School District closes two classrooms at Cedar Heights due to COVID-19

Classrooms at middle school closed Dec. 13, will reopen Jan. 3 after winter break

Cedar Heights Middle School in Covington, part of the Kent School District. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Hollis leaves Kent Police to become deputy chief in Lacey

Worked as commander and recently led race, equity and inclusion initiatives

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