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Kent to get another $1 million in opioid lawsuit settlements

State settles with drug store, pharmaceutical companies for $371.8 million

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Kent Police investigate shooting along 104th Avenue SE

Person shot, injured in vehicle Monday evening, June 12 on East Hill

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19-year-old man fatally shot inside AMC Theatre at Kent Station

Detectives say they have ‘solid leads’ on a suspect in what police chief described as ‘chaotic incident’

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Kent Police arrest Covington man for reportedly stalking woman

Woman managed to take photo of man’s vehicle to help lead to his arrest

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Police investigate fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kent man

Baba Jawara killed June 4 in 11300 block of SE Kent-Kangley Road

A new sidewalk will be built for students walking to River Ridge Elementary School, 22420 Military Road South. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Crews begin work on new River Ridge Elementary School sidewalk

Sidewalk to be ready for start of new school year, according to Kent School District officials

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Kent City Council adds two more areas to no racing zone

East Valley Highway and South 180th Street; Kent-Kangley Road and 132nd Avenue SE

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Kent city officials remind residents personal fireworks illegal

City Council adopted ban in 2016; violators subject to fine

Ella Chau. COURTESY PHOTO, AAA Washington

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Kent student makes School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame

AAA Washington honors Glenridge Elementary School’s Ella Chau

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Juneteenth celebration in Kent set for Saturday, June 17

Event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kent YMCA on East Hill

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Firefighters rescue man from second floor in Maple Valley house fire | Correction

Update: Puget Sound Fire initially reported that the fire had been in Kent, which was incorrect

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Kent Police arrest man for reportedly using machete to threaten another man

Father of the man’s girlfriend approached man looking for his daughter prior to threat

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T-Birds celebrate sensational season with their fans in Kent | Photos

Crowd shows up at ShoWare Center plaza to honor the Western Hockey League champions

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Kent School District honors 12 employees of the year

Top teacher, principal, bus driver, coach, paraeducator and more

The Kent Farmers Market returns Saturday, June 17 and will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 19. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Farmers Market

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Kent Farmers Market to open 2023 season June 17 downtown

Will run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 19

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Kent Police collect 82 guns at city’s first gun buyback

People brought in guns in exchange for Amazon gift cards

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4 arrested in Kent after armed robbery at a Bellevue marijuana dispensary

Police used money trackers to locate four at a Kent apartment complex

Kentwood High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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First Kentwood High graduating class sets 40-year reunion

Registration begins for Class of 1983 event Aug. 26 at Arena Sports in Issaquah

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Kent Police Blotter: May 9-28

Incidents include numerous shootings, robberies

Fans are invited to honor the T-Birds for their outstanding hockey season during an event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 at the accesso ShoWare Center plaza in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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T-Birds fans invited to honor team’s spectacular season

Event is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 at the ShoWare Center plaza in Kent