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Bezos’ Kent-based Blue Origin enters presidential endorsement controversy

Company leaders met with Trump shortly after Bezos’ Washington Post decided against any endorsement

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Kent husband reportedly assaults wife in hotel parking lot

Allegedly attacks woman with metal poles; witnesses help stop man from dragging her into vehicle

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Kent Police Blotter: Sept. 11-23

Incidents include sex trafficking, 7-Eleven robbery, shots fired, postal worker robbery

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Chuck E. Cheese in Kent plans grand reopening Oct. 9

Newly remodeled Kent location will offer special deals during celebration

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Asylum seekers in Kent moved from tent encampment to housing, shelter

King County clears property next to former Econo Lodge along Central Avenue North

Kentridge High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Two student arrests, social media threats disrupt Kent high schools

Arrests at Kentridge and Kentwood; parents pull students out early at Kentwood, Mattson Middle School

A seaplane is removed Aug. 24 from Lake Meridian after a crash that killed the pilot. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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NTSB issues preliminary report about Kent plane crash into Lake Meridian

Plane had landing gear down used for runway landings in accident that killed pilot

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Kent Police make felony warrant arrests after spotting stolen pickup

Seattle woman, 40, wanted for robbery, kidnapping and assault

Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Ave. SE., in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kentwood High went into lockdown after reports of a student with a gun

Lockdown lifted prior to noon Wednesday, Sept. 25; female student detained

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Kent mayor proposes hike in city B&O tax to help pay for police

Would bring in $859,000 in 2025 to hire 2 patrol sergeants, 1 officer and 1 corrections sergeant

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City of Kent plans to buy Naden property that had 4 house fires

City Council approves purchase price of $140,000

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Life

The Wolf’s Hometown Holiday country concert set for Dec. 5 in Kent

Lineup: Jordan Davis, Randy Houser, Warren Zeiders, Jackson Dean, Priscilla Block and Zach Top

Food donated for the Kent Food Bank. Courtesy File Photo, Torklift Central

Business

Registration open for Kent Turkey Challenge’s food bank fundraiser

Competition among businesses to collect money, food donations for Thanksgiving meals

Scenic Hill Elementary School in Kent, 26025 Woodland Way S. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District places elementary music teacher on leave

Decision comes after numerous complaints about teacher at public meeting by Scenic Hill parents.

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Kent Police officer fired 9 shots, suspect 7 during apartment shooting

Christian Moshofsky, 33, died during Aug. 28 incident at Madison Plaza Apartments

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City of Kent honors 3 girls for stopping a reported abduction

‘Their decisive actions ensured a child’s safety,’ police say

Courtesy photo, King County

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Man, 26, faces multiple charges after violent attack of Kent woman

Woman, 29, grabbed from behind while walking on sidewalk along Central Avenue North

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FD Cares program celebrates 10th year in Kent of helping residents

911 calls from one woman dropped from 75 to 1 after units staffed with nurse, social worker responded

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Sports

City of Kent honors Paralympian medalist Jaleen Roberts

Roberts took silver in the long jump and bronze in the 100 meters in Paris

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Business

Celebration of Life set for Kent business owner Bob Schlosser

4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 in a big tent at his Tents and Party Rents location