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Kent woman, 40, dies after reportedly walking in front of a train

Hit early Thursday morning, Feb. 17 by Sounder commuter train

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Kent’s Blue Origin wins Commercial Space Pioneer Award

New Shepard Team rocket program recognized by Commercial Spaceflight Federation

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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 25 to Feb. 7

Incidents include deaths, carjacking, robberies, erratic man, SWAT response

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Fire destroys former SeaTac elementary school | Photos

Firefighters battle blaze for seven hours; cause under investigation

New golf carts recently arrived at Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex gets 72 new golf carts

City Council approves four-year lease agreement for $333,277; cart revenues easily cover cost

COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Downtown Partnership

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Downtown Kent Cider & Ale Trail set for March 11

A chance to sample beer and cider at local merchants

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Kent church receives $102,000 PSE grant to install solar panels

Project will reduce electric bills, emissions at Kent United Methodist Church

COURTESY PHOTO, Vibe Apartments

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Kent apartment rents decline slightly over the past month

A 0.2% drop; but rate up 14.4% compared to same time in 2021

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Green River Glass Show and Sale set for Feb. 26 at Kent Commons

44th annual event features 30 exhibitors and 200 tables

Kentwood High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Fight leads Kentwood High principal to seek refocus on kindness

Asks in email for partnership with parents, students to reduce violence

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Convicted teen murderer caught at a Kent McDonald’s parking lot | Update

15 year old had escaped from Snoqualmie juvenile detention center; 2nd escapee also caught in Kent

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Man found fatally shot inside car in Kent along Green River Road

Kent Police say it does not appear to be a random act

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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 10-23

Incidents include carjacking, barista bandits, robberies, bar manager attacked

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Metal band Dream Theater to play at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Tuesday, Feb. 8 concert will feature special guest Arch Echo

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Kent City Council President Boyce to hold virtual meeting

Residents can ask questions, make comments during Feb. 24 Zoom session

The former Econo Lodge in Kent is a King County Isolation and Quarantine Facility for COVID-19 patients. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Man dies at Kent COVID-19 isolation and quarantine facility

Found dead in room at former hotel during routine medical staff check

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How to curb demand for catalytic converters and reduce theft

King County senior prosecuting attorney urges Legislature to strengthen Senate bill

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Inquest hearing for Kent man fatally shot by Seattle Police set for March

Four officers to testify in April 2017 shooting that killed Damarius Butts, 19

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Kent Spotlight Series to feature mariachi group Feb. 5

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico will take the stage at Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center

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Kent’s Kendrick Glover wins 2022 King County’s Larry Gossett Service Award

For contributions to the areas of racial equity, social justice and/or human rights