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Kent Police arrest man for reportedly killing smoke shop clerk

Kent man, 28, allegedly used his vehicle to strike clerk, 58, after dispute over shoplifted item

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Kent Black Action Commission to host candidates forum Oct. 11

Event at Kent Commons to feature races for Kent City Council, King County Council, Legislature

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I-5 southbound in Kent to close on the Sept. 26-28 weekend

Between SR 516 and South 272nd Street from 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 through 4 a.m. Monday, Sept.…

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Republic Services in Kent releases rebate amounts for customers

Credits to be issued for work stoppage in July when drivers honored strikes elsewhere

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WSDOT plans lane, ramp closures on I-5, SR 516 in Kent

Closures planned for Sept. 22-27

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Local candidates forum set for Oct. 1 at Kent Lutheran Church

Candidates from two Kent City Council races and one King County Council race to participate

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Celebration of Life on Saturday, Oct. 4 for Kent firefighter

Ceremony for Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb at Christian Faith Center in Federal Way

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Kent Republic Services customers to get rebates for missed service

City negotiated with company to get rebates after labor dispute halted service July 9-18

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Kent City Council approves higher sales tax to hire more police

Tax will rise 0.1% in 2026 (10 cents on $100 purchase) to add 10 officers, 4 support jobs…

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Pedestrian killed in Kent collision with vehicle identified

Shane O’Flynn, 34, of Renton, died in accident, according to King County Medical Examiner’s Office

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Halloween Themed Spirits Walk coming to downtown Kent Oct. 24

Wear costumes and taste spirits from boutique distilleries and local makers

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Cause, manner of death of Kent man, 81, to remain undetermined

Remains of Larry Martinez were found in August after he went missing in June 2022

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Police arrest two Kent teens for robbery near Kent Station

Boys ages 17 and 14 reportedly robbed a 16-year-old Federal Way boy of money Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16

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Kent School District leader further explains flag raising decision

‘This choice was not made lightly,’ superintendent Israel Vela says in email to staff

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela made the decision to keep flags raised at schools after the death of Charlie Kirk. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

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Flag raising controversy strikes Kent School District

Tensions rise after superintendent’s decision not to keep flags at half-staff for Charlie Kirk

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 24 to Sept. 5

Incidents include child shot in leg, scooter attack, school threat

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Pedestrian dies after getting struck by vehicle in Kent

Renton man, 34, reportedly tried to cross SE 208th Street at about 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Kent City Council approves $63.5 million campus relocation project

Work will begin on new administrative services building, Centennial Center; City Hall to come down

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb dies of cancer

Webb, 55, spent 26 years with the agency; diagnosed with cancer in late December 2024

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Kentridge High Class of 1975 to celebrate 50th reunion

Activities set for Sept. 12-14 include ‘Local Cruise In,’ dinner, bar gatherings