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Kent Station releases summer concert lineup

Scheduled to run July 14 through Aug. 18 if COVID-19 protocols allow

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Free virtual parent workshops offered to Kent School District families

Goal to help families support their student’s social emotional wellness

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State bill creating Office of Independent Investigations passes House

Kent’s Entenman sponsors measure to oversee police uses of force

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Moody’s upgrades Kent School District bond rating

District has a solid financial position

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Wanda Herndon, receives COVID-19 vaccine number 100,000 administered by UW Medicine at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Susan Gregg | UW Medicine

UW Medicine hits COVID-19 milestones in vaccines, tests

The healthcare system’s 100,000th dose of COVID-19 vaccine administered

Wanda Herndon, receives COVID-19 vaccine number 100,000 administered by UW Medicine at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Susan Gregg | UW Medicine
Mona Das

Senate passes Das bill to promote recycling, reduce expanded polystyrene

Targets plastic beverage containers, trash bags and bottles for household products

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State Senate passes bill to create a police use-of-force database

No central repository for use-of-force data in state currently exists

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Bonita Webb named Kent School District Teacher of the Year

Teaches at Meridian Middle School

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Kent schools eye March 22 return for preschool through first grade

Hybrid plan with remote and in-person learning

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Dieu Tran, of Renton, receives the COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 1 in the concourse of the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent.COURTESY FILE PHOTO, King County

Eligibility at Kent, Auburn vaccination sites expanded to age 65 and older

COVID-19 shots offered Monday through Saturday

Dieu Tran, of Renton, receives the COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 1 in the concourse of the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent.COURTESY FILE PHOTO, King County
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Lower fares on Sounder train begin March 1

$1.50 one-way fares for youth; $1 for seniors

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City of Kent offers free recycling event March 6 at Hogan Park

For items not accepted at curbside pickup

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Kent ranks as 8th most ethnically diverse city in the nation

Jersey City, New Jersey ranks first, according to WalletHub study

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Children nap in the lunchroom at Kent Police headquarters. Children in crisis sometimes end up staying in the room until their caseworker arrives. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Kent Police plan blanket, pillow drive for children in crisis

Feb. 24 at headquarters next to City Hall

Children nap in the lunchroom at Kent Police headquarters. Children in crisis sometimes end up staying in the room until their caseworker arrives. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
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AMC Kent Station reopens Feb. 5 for movies

At 25% capacity under Phase 2

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Kent Rotary honors 25 individuals for pandemic food project

Packaging and delivery of goods to food banks and individuals in need

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Kent high school athletes can begin in-person training Feb. 15

District releases start date for conditioning prior to March seasons

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Kent intersection to close Feb. 5-22 for light rail work

30th Avenue South and Kent Des Moines Road

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