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Kent group wants to save historic barn in levee project’s path
An old, red barn that sits along the Green River could be just what Kent needs to preserve…
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City of Kent cuts large backlog of code enforcement complaints
Residents should find complaints to the city of Kent about litter, rats, graffiti, abandoned homes or other gripes…
Business
Kent’s Airways Brewing reveals new logo; opening date for new location
Kent-based Airways Brewing released a new logo and branding on Thursday in connection with a June relocation of…
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Kent man fights for four minutes with two officers | Police Blotter
It took a nearly four-minute tussle before two Kent Police officers could handcuff a man who had reportedly…
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Kent plans improvements to First Avenue North
Crews will install new parking spots, sidewalks, curbs and trees along First Avenue North in Kent between West…
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Kent Police officers receive Life Saving awards
Teamwork between Kent police officers and firefighters helped save the lives of at least three people in February…
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Candidates file for Kent-area state, federal races
State Rep. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, is the only Kent-area incumbent who will face more than one challenger…
Life
Dolly Parton tickets as high as $874 for sold-out Kent concert
It’s going to cost anywhere from $231 to $874 if someone wants a ticket to the sold-out Dolly…
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Kent’s first Sonic Drive-In to open next year
Sonic Drive-In is coming next year to Kent at the northeast corner of 116th Avenue Southeast and Kent…
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Kent City Council adopts policy for selling surplus property after Pine Tree Park debacle
If the Kent City Council considers selling another park, residents won’t be left in the dark.
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Father of baby girl killed in Kent pleads not guilty to prostitution charge
The father of a 1-year-old baby girl killed in a drive-by shooting last year in Kent pleaded not…
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Des Moines Police arrest third teen in murder of Kent man
Des Moines Police arrested a 13-year-old boy on Monday in connection with the May 6 shooting death of…
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Officers arrest man for Kent fitness club hot tub assault | Police Blotter
Kent Police arrested a 44-year-old man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he allegedly inappropriately touched a 40-year-old…
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Two senior apartment complexes to be built in Kent
Two new senior living apartment complexes are coming to Kent, including a six-story downtown building with 252 units.
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Kent plans policy change for selling surplus property
Policy changes are coming to Kent City Hall after the Pine Tree Park sale fiasco.
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Des Moines teen faces murder charge for shooting Kent man
It turned out to be the final ride for Carl D. Phelps when he pedaled his bicycle along…
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City of Kent adds new analyst position
The city of Kent will hire its first business strategy and performance analyst later this year.
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Des Moines teen arrested for murder of Kent man
Des Moines Police arrested a 15-year-old boy on Monday for investigation of second-degree murder for shooting a 41-year-old…
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Kent driver speeds in reverse to elude officers, crashes | Police Blotter
Things took a change for the worse for a man after a Kent Police officer attempted to pull…
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Pedestrian struck by bus in Kent dies | Update
The 38-year-old man struck and injured by a Metro bus on May 3 while crossing 104th Avenue Southeast…