Courtesy Photo, Kent School District

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Snow causes closure of Kent schools on Monday, Feb. 3

Conditions worsened overnight

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Kent Police hire officer who fatally shot Kansas man while on duty

Officer previously worked for Olathe Police Department; remains subject of wrongful death lawsuit

Calvin Watts. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

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Ex-Kent schools’ superintendent Watts fired from Georgia job

Gwinnett County board terminates superintendent contract; Watts left Kent in 2021 for position

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Medical examiner identifies Kent man, 84, killed in car crash

Robert N. Gaunce died from multiple blunt force injuries after truck flipped on its side

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Congressman Adam Smith criticizes Trump for accusing DEI for plane crash

‘The president is not seeking to solve real problems by blaming DEI,’ Smith says

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Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot to return to Chicago

WNBA point guard spent last two seasons with New York Liberty

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Man to face sentencing in murder of girlfriend at Kent hotel

A jury convicted Phillip J. Lopez in the 2021 beating death of Amber Keith at Ramada Inn

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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 14-25

Incidents include robberies, burglaries, carjackings, stolen vehicles

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Kent Police arrest woman reportedly trying to break into home

Owner was home and observed woman on security camera trying to open doors

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King County Council picks Quinn to replace Upthegrove

De’Sean Quinn currently serves on the Tukwila City Council; selected over Keiser and Patterson

Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th St. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Gun fired during teen fight outside Kentridge High School

Incident occurred Monday evening, Jan. 27 outside gym packed with fans for unified basketball game

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and Police Chief Rafael Padilla. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent mayor, police chief discuss immigration enforcement

No changes planned in city after Trump signs executive orders to arrest immigrants

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Kent man, 84, dies in two-vehicle crash along 104th Ave. SE

Truck flipped on driver’s side after Monday morning, Jan. 27 collision

Phoenix Court Apartments, 23913 111th Pl. SE in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments

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City of Kent drops lawsuit against Phoenix Court Apartments

Reaches agreement with apartment owners for safety measures to reduce crime at complex

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Kent Police arrest man who fired shots at another man on West Hill

Nobody hit by shots in early Friday, Jan. 24 incident

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Showtime for Kent Police officers coming up on CW series

Department will be featured on ‘Police 24/7’ episodes this year

Karen Keiser, above, former state senator and representative, is one of three nominees by King County Executive Dow Constantine to replace Dave Upthegrove on the County Council. The other nominees are former King County Councilmember Julia Patterson and current Tukwila City Councilmember De’Sean Quinn. COURTESY PHOTO

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Constantine nominates 3 candidates for King County Council

Karen Keiser, Julia Patterson and De’Sean Quinn are the nominees to replace Dave Upthegrove

Holy Spirit Church, 313 Third Ave. S., in downtown Kent will serve as a cold weather shelter Jan. 22-24. COURTESY PHOTO, Holy Spirit Church

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City of Kent to open Severe Weather Shelter Wednesday night, Jan. 22

Holy Spirit Church will open doors at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 22-24

Damaged cable lines. FILE PHOTO

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Comcast outage in South King County caused by vandals

Outage strikes Tuesday, Jan. 21 in parts of Kent, Renton and other cities

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Man says he’s ‘truly sorry’ for Kent Denny’s shooting that hurt 5

Reacts to governor’s decision to reduce sentence; claims he’s not the same person who shot up restaurant