Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela made the decision to keep flags raised at schools after the death of Charlie Kirk. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

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Flag raising controversy strikes Kent School District

Tensions rise after superintendent’s decision not to keep flags at half-staff for Charlie Kirk

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 24 to Sept. 5

Incidents include child shot in leg, scooter attack, school threat

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Pedestrian dies after getting struck by vehicle in Kent

Renton man, 34, reportedly tried to cross SE 208th Street at about 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Kent City Council approves $63.5 million campus relocation project

Work will begin on new administrative services building, Centennial Center; City Hall to come down

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb dies of cancer

Webb, 55, spent 26 years with the agency; diagnosed with cancer in late December 2024

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Kentridge High Class of 1975 to celebrate 50th reunion

Activities set for Sept. 12-14 include ‘Local Cruise In,’ dinner, bar gatherings

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Kent Police arrest man for eluding after chase into Federal Way

Pursuit began Sept. 2 along West Meeker Street and ended on Pacific Highway South

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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I-5 South 272nd northbound off-ramp to close two weekends in Kent

10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday Sept. 5-8 and Sept. 12-15 for Sound Transit construction

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Congresswoman Kim Schrier calls for Kennedy’s resignation

Actions as Health and Human Services secretary ‘jeopardize the health and safety of the American people’

Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol

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Kent man, 52, killed in crash along SR 18 in Auburn

Two vehicles collided traveling westbound Wednesday night, Sept. 3

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Kent City Council questions Metro about cutting bus route | Update

Members also voice concerns about areas of East Hill without service

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Kent-based Project Feast receives $86,750 county grant

Funds to help rescue surplus crops from local farmers to support culinary training for immigrants and refugees

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Kent Chamber to host Fred Meyer closure roundtable Sept. 9

Public invited to share ideas, voice concerns and collaborate on solutions

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Anti-Trump protests line overpasses in Kent, Auburn, Covington | Photos

People show up Labor Day along SR 18 and SR 167

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Crime stats show theft dropping at Kent East Hill Fred Meyer

Kroger listed theft as one reason for closing store despite 48% drop in incidents from 2022 to 2024

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire welcomes 18 new recruits

20-week training academy begins for firefighters

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Overpass protests against Trump set for Kent, Auburn, Covington

Banners, signs to be displayed along Highways 167, 18, including South 277th Street

A light rail vehicle parked Aug. 18 on the alignment during the construction of the Star Lake Station in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Light rail passenger service to Kent, Federal Way starts Dec. 6

Features two new light rail stations in Kent, one in Federal Way along 7.8-mile extension

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 11-24

Incidents include road rage, drive-by shooting, commercial burglary

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Kent School District students return for first day of classes | Photos

District features more than 25,000 students at 44 schools and academies