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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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

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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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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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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

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Harlem Globetrotters to bring high-flying show to Kent in February

Basketball trick shots, dunks and more

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Celebration of life set for Kent volunteer Michelle McDowell | 1956-2024

2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at Kent Senior Center

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Kent School District Superintendent Vela gets 2-year contract extension

School Board approves contract after confrontational six-hour meeting; pay remains highest in area

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug.26 to Sept. 9

Incidents include robberies, carjackings, gunshot wounds

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Kent murder sentencing delayed after inmate refuses transfer to court

Judge grants reasonable force order prior to next sentencing hearing in 2022 apartment killing

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Group to submit signatures to change Kent City Council elections

Voters would decide whether members should represent districts rather than at-large positions

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Mother of man fatally shot in Kent starts fundraiser for funeral

Christian Moshofsky, 33, died in shooting with police Aug. 28 at Madison Plaza Apartments

Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th St. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Juvenile found at Kentridge High reportedly didn’t commit carjacking

Victim didn’t identify juvenile as the person who took his vehicle at gunpoint