News
No garbage, recycling service in Kent for third straight day due to work stoppage
Republic Services sets up temporary drop-off site at ShoWare Center
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Body found in Kent along Canyon Drive
Puget Sound Fire assists Kent Police with recovery Thursday afternoon
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City of Kent wants Republic Services to set up drop-off site
Trash, recycling piling up during work stoppage as drivers honor union strike in San Diego
News
District closes classroom at Kent Elementary School due to COVID-19
Closed on Jan. 12, reopening expected Jan. 18
Northwest
Sequim senator seeks improvements to police accountability laws
Senate Bill would allow more police vehicle pursuits; better define use of physical force
News
Work stoppage halts Republic Services garbage pickup in Kent | Update
Second day in a row Thursday as drivers honor picket lines in support of San Diego strike
News
Kent’s Carmen Goers to run for House seat in 47th District
Will run as Republican for seat held by Democrat Pat Sullivan
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Kent School District plans to stay with in-person learning
Goal remains to keep schools open as long as enough staff is available during omicron variant surge
Business
Kent-based Blue Origin leases warehouse space for further expansion
Other new aerospace companies in Kent Valley started by former Blue Origin engineers
Business
Domino’s Supply Chain Center in Kent hiring for all positions
Facility produces fresh pizza dough, toppings and ingredients for stores in Washington
Life
Four Kent festivals/events to receive county funds to help restart in 2022
Cornucopia Days, Fourth of July Splash, International Festival and Juneteenth Celebration
Life
International Guitar Night coming to Kent Jan. 21
Featuring Luca Stricagnoli, Thu Li, Jim “Kimo” West and Lulo Reinhardt
Life
Meeker Street Nerd Party set for Feb. 26 in downtown Kent
Goal to promote downtown local, small businesses by highlighting nerd culture
News
Kent Police Department’s Coffee with the Chief changes location
Jan. 12 event at City Council Chambers from 8 to 10 a.m.
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Kent mayor, police chief release statement about Kammerzell controversy
Third communication from city since news of assistant chief placing Nazi insignia on office door
Sports
Seattle Thunderbirds game in Kent postponed due to COVID-19
Spokane at Seattle on Jan. 8 one of eight games postponed by Western Hockey League
News
Kent-based Puget Sound Fire plans to hire 31 firefighters in 2022
Seven recruits to soon graduate from academy; others just starting training
News
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
News
Kent group, mayor dispute hidden tweets on city accounts
Tweets about discipline of Assistant Police Chief Derek Kammerzell who posted Nazi insignia
News
Kent Sen. Das sponsors affordable homes legislation
Bill would expand middle-income housing near transit sites