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Kent-based Blue Origin prepares for liftoff of its New Shepard rocket Feb. 4 in Texas. COURTESY VIDEO SCREENSHOT, Blue Origin

Kent-based Blue Origin to launch 12th human flight May 31

Will be company’s 32nd flight overall of New Shepard program

Kent-based Blue Origin prepares for liftoff of its New Shepard rocket Feb. 4 in Texas. COURTESY VIDEO SCREENSHOT, Blue Origin
Open Doors for Multicultural Families plans to open an Early Learning Center and Family Resource Center as part of the proposed Kent Multicultural Village on the West Hill near light rail. Courtesy Rendering, Schemata Workshop

Kent’s Open Doors for Multicultural Families receives $12M from state

Funds to be used for early learning and family resource centers at planned Kent Multicultural Village

Open Doors for Multicultural Families plans to open an Early Learning Center and Family Resource Center as part of the proposed Kent Multicultural Village on the West Hill near light rail. Courtesy Rendering, Schemata Workshop
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Kent Police weren’t part of ICE raid at local business

State law prohibits local agencies to assist federal agents with civil immigration matters

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Kent-Meridian High School teacher Marissa Winmill, winner of a National Education Association’s human and civil rights award. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent-Meridian High teacher wins national civil rights award

Marissa Winmill honored by National Education Association for her work with young women

Kent-Meridian High School teacher Marissa Winmill, winner of a National Education Association’s human and civil rights award. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Pedestrian killed in Kent hit-and-run on Pacific Highway South | Update

Kent man, 41, identified by medical examiner; police arrest Seattle man, 32, in May 22 incident

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Khalsa Day Celebration and Parade fills the streets of Kent

May 17 procession reflected the Sikh community’s rich cultural heritage, values of inclusion and service

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Children learn about medical exams at Kent Teddy Bear Clinic

Kids got a free bear to be examined by Puget Sound Fire at annual event

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Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent School District superintendent fined for election violations

State Public Disclosure Commission determines election law rules broken by Israel Vela, district staff

Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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U.S. Rep. Smith rips ICE raid at Kent company

Says ‘Trump administration is terrorizing our community through a series of ICE arrests’

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ICE arrests 17 in raid at Kent beverage business

Tuesday, May 20 incident at Eagle Beverage; removed in handcuffs and ankle restraints to bus

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Two Kent-Meridian High School students win photography awards | Photos

Emily Fong won for flag football photo; John Sanchez won for football feature profile photo

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Young anglers in Kent participate in annual Fishing Experience

More than 120 children attended Saturday, May 17 event

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Water Safety Day at Kent YMCA attracts more than 200 people

Free event designed to emphasize the need for swim lessons

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Tahoma National Cemetery to host annual Memorial Day event

Commemorative Ceremony starts at 1 p.m. Monday, May 26

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The 2024 Nerd Party in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Downtown Partnership

Kent Nerd Party coming to historic downtown June 7

Includes cosplay, miniature painting contests, Lego museum, live action role-playing games

The 2024 Nerd Party in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Downtown Partnership
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Kent Police arrest man wanted by Seattle Police for child rape

Issaquah man, 39, taken into custody without incident at Kent Valley business

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PawFest coming to ShoWare Center in Kent on June 7

Dogs and cats will be available to adopt; pet costume contest and other activities to be featured

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COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Comcast/Xfinity

Comcast reports May 19 outage in Kent from vandalized cables

Service expected to be restored later in the day; second outage in a month

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City of Kent Corrections Facility, 1230 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Medical examiner rules Kent female inmate jail death as ‘natural’

45-year-old woman died April 22 in City of Kent Corrections Facility

City of Kent Corrections Facility, 1230 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
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Kent Police Blotter: April 28 to May 11

Incidents include wanted woman, caught on camera, 99 Ranch Market robbery

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