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Kent Police seek public’s help to find kidnapping suspect

Detectives release more photos of the man reportedly involved in the Feb. 28 incident; children found safe

Madison Plaza Apartments in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Kent apartment rents up just 0.1% in February compared to January

Rents are up 2.6% compared to February 2022

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Education and Workforce Summit set for Kent’s ShoWare Center

Presented by the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce

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Man killed in Kent hit-and-run on Central Avenue North

Police seek vehicle, driver in Tuesday night, Feb. 28 incident near South 228th Street

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Kent Police looking for kidnapping suspect; children found safe

Man reportedly took vehicle from mother with two children inside the morning of Feb. 28

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Male shot, injured early Wednesday morning in Kent on West Hill

Police looking for public’s help for tips about March 1 incident

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Pedestrian killed by train in Kent identified by medical examiner

39-year-old man was walking across the BNSF Railway tracks

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State bill to implement inclusive learning curriculum passes Senate

Standards to include the histories, contributions, and perspectives of LGBTQ people

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Kent man sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking

Considered one of the leaders of a violent international drug ring

Courtesy Photo, City of Kent

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Kent City Council adopts Race and Equity Action Plan

Goal to ensure government policies and practices are equitable for all people

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Kent-based Thunderbirds riding 10-game WHL winning streak

Seattle beats Portland to expand leads in U.S. Division, Western Conference

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Son charged with murder of Kent teacher ruled incompetent to stand trial

Michael Gese, 31, to receive competency restoration at Western State Hospital

BNSF Railway Smith Street crossing in Kent. File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Pedestrian hit, killed by train in Kent while walking on BNSF tracks

39-year-old man dies Sunday night, Feb. 26 near South 228th Street

A crew member unloads hazardous waste items for the King County Wastemobile, which will be in Kent March 3-5. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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King County Wastemobile coming to Kent March 3-5

Residents can drop off hazardous waste items at Puget Sound Fire Station on SE 272nd Street

The speed limit along Pacific Highway South in Kent will be lowered from 45 to 40 mph later this year between South 272nd Street and Kent Des Moines Road. Staff Photo, Kent Reporter

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Speed limit on Pacific Highway in Kent to drop from 45 to 40 mph

Lower speeds also coming to two East Hill streets - SE 260th and SE 264th

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Kent Police chief supports pursuit, illegal street racing bills

Updates City Council about potential changes in laws by Legislature

Courtesy Photo, City of Federal Way

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Correct numbers released on Federal Way City Council pay

Federal Way finance director provided incorrect salary figures to city of Kent for its report

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Kent Police find missing 64-year-old man safe | Update

Police reported George Bonilla missing Feb. 22 after he was last seen Feb. 12; tip led to finding…

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Kent accepts $4.7 million grant for Meeker Street Project

Federal funds will help build roundabout at Meeker and Lincoln

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City of Kent seeks lifeguards for summer work at Lake Meridian

Applications open now for positions that pay $20 to $25 per hour depending on experience