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Kenyan Community International Church building close to completion
By Emily Riehl, For the Kent Reporter
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Team USA Climbing coach charged with raping second teen
Alexander Fritz, 28, engaged in multiple “inappropriate relationships” with 15-year-old girls, a deputy prosecutor wrote.
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King County repeals bike helmet law over evidence of racist and discriminatory enforcement
Board of Health still encourages helmet use, but citatations will no longer be issued
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King County’s first in-person sexual assault medical advocacy services now available
Federal Way hospital partners with Rebuilding Hope! to launch program.
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Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings
They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.
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Amanda Knox finds a fresh start on Vashon
Knox and Robinson bought a home on the island in 2019 just before the pandemic arrived. They’ve since…
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Auburn police officer given written reprimand for hit-and-run
An internal investigation found he engaged in actual misconduct by breaking the law.
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Survey data shows why some WA parents are hesitant to vaccinate their children
Census Bureau survey data shows what reasons are cited, and how Washington compares to other states.
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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances
The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.
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Debate continues over potential book ban in Kent schools
Some claim the LGBTQ books are inappropriate, while others argue the importance of representation.
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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce
King County officials say this decision is backed by science.
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County files homicide charges in Kirkland fentanyl overdose case
Defendant accused of selling blue M30 fentanyl pills to clients after victim died in his apartment.
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State Superintendent recommends change of mask mandate policies in schools, claims ‘landscape’ of pandemic has changed
Meanwhile, the state’s largest public school employees’ union continues support for masks in schools.
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Leader of theft ring sentenced to six years in federal prison
Auburn man operated storefront businesses in Kent and Renton that fronted as legitimate pawn shops.
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Man sues Auburn after police commit hit-and-run in Federal Way
The lawsuit alleges the city is responsible for the victim’s injuries.
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Inslee: Mask mandate is going away, but not quite yet
Governor said he’ll say exactly when next week. Meanwhile, a pause on elective surgeries will end Feb. 17.
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5 things Democrats didn’t say about their $17B transpo plan
Democrats’ transportation package in the Washington state Legislature, as of Feb. 9, spends lots of money. It also…
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Kent School District librarian is ready to defend LGBTQ books ‘even more now’
A few books curated by librarian are under review by district for “sexually explicit content.”
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Auburn business owners convicted of felonies for stealing from employees
The pair operated two cleaning businesses in King County.
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Kent School District issues statement as LGBTQ library books are under fire
Some believe the books are too sexually explicit for middle school, but others decry library censorship.