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City of Kent seeks to purchase property rights for street project
25 owners to have portions of property impacted by widening of South/SE 216th Street up East Hill
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Man fatally shot at Kent park and ride lot near ShoWare Center
Shots fired Sunday night, Nov. 23 at James Street Park and Ride
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Firefighters rescue cat from Kent apartment fire
Nobody injured as Puget Sound Fire extinguishes blaze in about 20 minutes
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Kent city leaders lower speed limits to make travel safer
City Council approves changes for 2026 along West Valley, Kent-Kangley and other routes
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Man facing Kent murder charge reportedly dismembered body
Brian Mares, 43, allegedly killed Austin Leming, 36 in 2021 in Kent apartment; remains still missing
Life
Kent’s Allegro academy to present sensory-friendly holiday show
Catch ‘Winter at the Beach’ Dec. 20 at Auburn Performing Arts Center
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Quinn calls King County budget a win for Black community
Includes funds for Kent Black Action Commission and group that supports Black businesses
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Kent Police arrest Des Moines man, 46, for 2021 murder
Detectives have been working the disappearance of Austin Leming, 36, for four years; remains still not found
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Springbrook Elementary students in Kent receive new coats, hats
Donation program provides 135 coats and hats to kindergartners and first graders
Life
Winterfest celebration in Kent set for Saturday, Dec. 6
Event includes parade, tree lighting, music, vendors and Santa
Business
BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union
When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion
Sports
Kent Christmas Rush run/walk set for Dec. 13 along Green River
43rd annual event features 10K run and 5K run/walk
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Man killed by Kent Police in 2024 fired 15 shots from apartment
Valley Independent Investigation Team releases results from Washington State Patrol Crime Lab
Life
National Civics Bee competition open to middle school students
Kent Chamber of Commerce seeks students to apply for contest that will send winner to Washington, D.C.
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Kent School District addresses $10.5 million budget shortfall
Cuts this school year in central administration office materials, supplies and leaving office positions vacant
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Conservative activist Scott Presler to speak in Kent Nov. 20
Presler part of Super Signer Rally for three proposed state initiatives on voting, parents’ rights and female sports
Life
Kent-based Puget Sound Fire kicks off Toys for Joy program
Donations wanted to provide food and toys for those in need during the holiday season.
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Kent Police arrest armed robbery suspect in Auburn
Auburn man, 50, reportedly robbed Kent espresso stand Nov. 16 along Central Avenue South
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Kent Democrat Kauffman to seek reelection to state Senate
Claudia Kauffman won tight primary, general election races in 2022
Business
Kent-based Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch ‘a big deal’
Space media websites describe the ‘historic’ achievement by the company