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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The month wants to call attention to a deadly and costly problem
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Overnight parking for homeless in the works
Nancy Huntington had the idea of having a safe place for homeless individuals to stay overnight in their…
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Kent School District hosts sign-up event for Section 8 housing wait list
The Kent School District and the King County Housing Authority (KCHA) will host a community sign-up event for…
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Tips for avoiding prom scams
Before teenagers dance the night away, families will need a checklist to prepare for a scam-free prom
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New plans and events | Community News and Notes
Kent School District held its first of two meetings to discuss the district’s strategic plan
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Judge clarifies ruling in OPMA case
The King County Superior Court recently clarified its most recent ruling in the OPMA case
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Stolen checks, broken chair, car prowler and more | Police Blotter
On March 29 it was reported that a check was stolen from a mailbox and was cashed
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Stolen vehicle, shoplifters, bar fight and more | Police Blotter
On March 24 it was reported that a vehicle was stolen from a residence in Pebble Creek
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Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety fire benefit charge returns to ballot
The Aug. 1 primary election ballot will feature another go at the fire benefit charge
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Man sentenced to 50 years in Auburn DUI crash that killed 4
The insults done to the bodies of the five victims in the crash of 2014 shocked and seared…
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Ex-Kent City Councilwoman Albertson to run for mayor
Former Kent City Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson will run for mayor.
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Hargrove introduces REAL ID compliance bill
The bill will bring Washington state into full compliance with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005
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Precautions to take around trains
Pedestrians need to be careful around trains to avoid any fatal accidents
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Kent School District to hold public presentations
The presentations will be on the District’s plan, “Blueprint: Leaning forward Together 2016-2021”
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Pet license outreach and education program begins April 1
Staff from Regional Animal Services will inform residents about the benefits of pet licensing
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Shoppers to see higher sales tax rates April 1 in many areas statewide
Many consumers will see their local sales tax rates increase starting Saturday, April 1
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Beware of Jury Duty scams
The Better Business Bureau warns of Kootenai County Sheriff’s Impersonators
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Wasdin resigns as King County Library System director after code of conduct violation
Gary Wasdin, director of the King County Library System (KCLS) since January 2015, has resigned.
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Burglaries, DUIs, larceny and more | Police Blotter
A vacant home was entered and vandalized on March 18
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Board of Trustees pass resolution supporting safe environment
Green River College’s Board of Trustees wants people to know it is a safe and welcoming environment