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Kent Mayor Ralph to run for reelection; Bennett to challenge

Ralph seeks second term; Bennett a newcomer to politics

An Axon body-worn police camera. COURTESY PHOTO, Axon

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Kent Police to purchase 40 more body-worn cameras over next 2 years

Entire 160-member force to be outfitted by mid-2022

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Kent looks at April 12 for return to in-person learning for pre-k to 1st grade

No agreements yet between school district and labor partners

Kentlake High players practice in preparation for playing Kentwood on Friday night, March 12. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter

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No fans to be allowed at NPSL, Kent high school games

COVID-19 protocol to keep spectators away; games to be livestreamed

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Kent man, 25, critically injured in Highway 18 head-on crash

Tacoma woman, 30, also critically hurt in collision near Kent

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Landfill conversion in Kent to light rail maintenance yard a pricey proposal

Sound Transit estimates cost at $1.7 to $2.8 billion

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Seattle man charged with murder in Kent road-rage shooting

41-year-old man was found dead Jan. 7 inside car with engine still running

Mayor Dana Ralph

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Kent Mayor Ralph to deliver State of the City Address March 22

Virtual event to be shown on Facebook, YouTube, Comcast

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City of Auburn still considering annexation of Bridges neighborhood in Kent

Controversial development of townhouses under consideration by Kent City Council

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Man arrested in fatal shooting of Des Moines man, woman

March 5 in residence across from Highline College

State Capitol in Olympia.

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State House approves bill to restore streamlined sales tax funds

Measure would mean about $4 million per year to city of Kent

The Bridges housing development is in the city of Kent but surrounded by properties in the city of Auburn. The developer wants to build 150 townhouses on 13 acres near the homes. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Kent City Council votes 4-3 against land-use change for townhouses

Ordinance expected to be considered again at March 16 meeting

Courtesy Photo, Brian Liesse/Seattle Thunderbirds

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Four T-Birds games to be shown on television in March

Three against Portland, one against Spokane on JOEtv

There were lots of donations to sort from the Kent Police blanket and pillow drive for children. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent residents donate hundreds of blankets, pillows for children

Police held drive outside department headquarters

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High school football players prepare for showtime in Kent

After seven-month delay, teams hit the practice field

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Woman shot, critically injured outside Kent hookah bar

Saturday night, Feb. 27 on the East Hill

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City of Kent seeks police data collection consultant

To help determine whether department’s policies and practices result in discriminatory enforcement

Mariah Hogan

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Kentridge High graduate receives mock trial honors at Central Washington

Mariah Hogan a senior in school’s Law and Justice program

COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System

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Downtown Kent Library to reopen March 3

King County Library System to open six locations for in-building services

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Kent City Council to switch back to smaller committees for governing

Will replace the large Committee of the Whole with four working groups