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Kent town hall details Meridian Elementary School lockdown

Man in custody for intimidating a school employee to have competency hearing

Courtesy Photo, City of Kent

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Larger pay increases could be coming for Kent City Council, mayor

Council approves controversial formation of salary commission to look at salaries

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City of Kent plans public hearing about selling wetlands

Properties near Bridges neighborhood near Auburn; wetlands would remain protected

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Kent City Council approves status quo biennial budget for 2023-2024

Council members agree with budget proposal mayor presented in September

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Kent’s Christmas Rush walk and run coming up Dec. 10 at Hogan Park

40th year of event; register online for 5K and 10K

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Kent Winterfest parade, tree lighting set for Saturday, Dec. 3

Events at Town Square Plaza

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Wizkid to perform at ShoWare Center in Kent March 31

Won Favorite Afrobeats Artist at the 2022 American Music Awards

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Downtown Kent business suffers major damage after attempted break in

Pawn Express employee calls it ‘traumatic’ to be crime victim after driver rams truck into store

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Kent City Council unanimously approves anti-hate resolution

Measure encourages residents to report discrimination, hate-based crimes

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Kent performing arts academy offers sensory-friendly holiday show

Allegro performance Dec. 17 at Auburn Performing Arts Center

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Two injured in six-vehicle crash in Kent on East Hill

Thursday morning, Nov. 17 at intersection of SE 208th Street and 108th Avenue SE

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Fallen trees cause road closures in Kent | Update

Strong wind brings down trees on at least five streets or power lines

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Best Western in Kent receives honors at company convention

Plaza by the Green meets levels of quality, guest satisfaction and dedication to the brand standards

Meridian Elementary School, 25621 140th Ave. SE, on the East Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent Police take man into custody in gun incident near Meridian Elementary

No reason given for arrest; classes remain canceled; school district releases statement

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Boyce concedes in 47th District Senate race against Kauffman

Kauffman continues to lead with 52.68% of the vote in Kent showdown

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Kent Police chief explains Meridian Elementary School incident

Padilla says state law, courts have made it difficult to take man who had gun into custody

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Meridian Elementary closes again based on Kent Police information

Second consecutive day of no school after gun incident at nearby house

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Kent Station taking photo appointments for Santa Claus

Shopping village will feature a Black Santa on Dec. 3; time slots available online for all Santas

Meridian Elementary School, 25621 140th Ave. SE, on the East Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District closes Meridian Elementary after gun incident

No classes Tuesday after man with gun in nearby house on Monday not arrested

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Man with gun at Kent house near Meridian Elementary leads to lockdown

Valley SWAT responds; nobody injured or arrested; police take custody of rifle