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Kent Police arrest pair for downtown robbery of pedestrian

Reportedly used pepper spray to attack Kent man, 56, as he walked on sidewalk Dec. 16

Meeker Middle School, one of six schools closed Wednesday, Dec. 18 in the Kent School District due to power outages from a windstorm. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Windstorm causes closure of six Kent schools due to power outages

Four elementary, two middle schools closed Wednesday, Dec. 18; couple of city roads closed

Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent will give away more than 1,000 meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Day. COURTESY PHOTO, Nana’s Southern Kitchen

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Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent to give away 1,000 meals Christmas Day

Fifth year of event to give back to community and provide meals to those in need

Volunteers wrap gifts during the 2023 Toys for Joy program. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Puget Sound Fire puts out plea for more Toys for Joy donations

Toys needed for children ages 9 to 12; more bikes, scooters requested; deadline is Dec. 20

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Hundreds participate in Kent Christmas Rush run/walk

Seattle’s Nathan Morrisson wins 10K; Kent’s Travis Houser captures 5K

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Kent man, 19, faces multiple charges after pursuit near Wenatchee

Driver reportedly fails to stop for state trooper, crashes stolen vehicle along State Route 97

Kent School District Board Director Awale Farah, left, and Superintendent Israel Vela at a high school graduation last summer. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Awale Farah resigns immediately from Kent School Board

Says because of ‘family commitments’ he cannot fulfill rest of his term that expires in November 2025

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Kent’s Lower Russell Levee project receives John Spellman Award

City, King County Flood District and other partners recognized for historic preservation

Northwood Middle School, 17007 SE 184th St., in unincorporated part of King County in Renton and part of the Kent School District. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Calls about man trying to access Northwood Middle School causes lockdown

Deputies arrest man for investigation of resisting arrest, obstruction at Kent School District property

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Orwall replaces Keiser as 33rd Legislative District senator

Moves from House to Senate to fill seat of retiring Keiser; district includes part of Kent

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Driver in Kent suffers minor injuries after crashing into pole

Single-car crash Wednesday morning, Dec. 11 in 8600 block of South 228th Street

The Kent International Festival received a $15,700 grant from 4Culture, one of several Kent groups to get funds. Courtesy Photo, Kent International Festival

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Kent cultural groups to receive county grants from 4Culture

Kent International Festival, Kent Downtown Partnership, Greater Kent Historical Society among organizations

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Kent’s Winterfest kicks off holiday season with tree lighting, parade

‘A fun, fabulous time had by all’ during celebration at Town Square Plaza

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Fifty children participate in 11th annual Kent Police Shop with a Cop

Officers pair up with children to buy gifts at Target from community donations

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Kent Police arrest man for reportedly texting a child to meet for sex

Police say incident a cautionary story for anyone with children; offer online/cellphone safety advice

Kent School of Rock’s new owners Phil Gustavson, Joshila Wilson and Chris Wilson. COURTESY PHOTO, School of Rock

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School of Rock Kent new owners plan relaunch party Dec. 14

Group looks to bring ‘fresh perspective and energy to iconic music education brand’

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State Patrol arrests Federal Way man in fatal Kent crash on I-5 | Update

Victim identified; driver faces vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and DUI charges in Dec. 8 collision

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Man, 27, fatally shot at Kent bar parking lot identified | Update

Died of multiple gunshot wounds early Sunday morning, Dec. 8 at Cloud 9 Bar

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Dept. of Justice

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Judge sentences Kent man to 3 years in prison for gun violations

Dion Cooper, 33, illegally bought and trafficked more than 130 firearms

Kentwood High School in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Reports of ‘threats with a gun’ causes Kentwood High lockdown

Subject detained Friday afternoon, Dec. 6; no weapon found