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People line Covington street to protest Trump, Musk actions
One of many protests across the nation against ‘the anti-democratic and illegal actions’
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Man fatally shot by Kent Police had high blood alcohol level
Crime lab test results show 0.27 blood concentration level in August 2024 shooting at apartments
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Construction set in Kent for 74th Ave. S. and Willis Street
Crews to install traffic islands, curbing at busy intersection
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Joann to close fabric stores in Kent, Renton and Federal Way
Part of nationwide closure of more than 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy
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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 26 to Feb. 6
Incidents include vehicle prowls, carjacking arrest, police pursuits, shots fired
Business
Kent-based Blue Origin to reduce workforce by 10%
Estimated 1,400 to lose jobs at Kent and other locations
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Former Kentlake High School teacher pleads guilty to sex charge
Jesse Webb, 46, pleads guilty to communication with a minor for immoral purposes
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Kent School Board appoints Teresa Gregory to vacant seat
Gregory selected from among 7 finalists to replace Awale Farah
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Former state Sen. Karen Keiser appointed to state Exchange health board
Health Benefit Exchange formed as part of Affordable Care Act
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Eastbound SR 516 ramp to I-5 in Kent to close for 4 months
Drivers heading to northbound I-5 will use a temporary left turn lane
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Tacoma boy, 17, charged with murder in November 2024 Kent case
Reportedly fired six shots into vehicle that killed 21-year-old SeaTac man on West Hill
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King County executive’s plan to renew parks levy 6 more years
King County Council still must approve proposal to voters on August ballot
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CW series ‘Police 24/7’ features Kent indecent exposure case
Department also part of future TV episodes after crews responded on calls with police in 2024
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Kent mobile home park fire displaces 7 people, kills family dog
Cause of accidental fire Feb. 6 in 24400 block of 64th Avenue S. remains under investigation
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Police arrest man at Kent hotel wanted for Alabama murder
Officers take fugitive into custody Feb. 5 for December 2024 shooting
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Seven candidates to interview for Kent School Board vacancy
School Board members scheduled to select replacement at Tuesday night, Feb. 11 special meeting
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Kent man, 24, identified in city’s first homicide of 2025
Elijah J. Oceguera Bestgen fatally shot Feb. 7 in wooded area along Lake Fenwick Road South
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Kent officers part of CW ‘Police 24/7’ episode Thursday night, Feb. 6
Department also part of future episodes after CW crews responded on calls with police in 2024
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Pedestrian, 30, dies in Kent collision with Amtrak train | Update
Medical examiner identifies Kent man struck Wednesday evening, Feb. 5 near East Titus Street
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NTSB rules pilot lost control in 2023 Kent small plane crash
Pilot and passenger were injured; pilot flew without receiving training in plane model’s operation