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Kent teachers ratify 3-year contract just 2 years after strike

Kent Education Association (union) reaches agreement with Kent School District

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Kent Police Blotter: June 10-23

Incidents include vehicle thefts, robberies, shootings

The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds will open the 2024-2025 Western Hockey League season Sept. 20 at Vancouver. The home opener is Sept. 28 vs. Wenatchee at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based Thunderbirds release WHL regular season schedule

Home opener is Sept. 28 against Wenatchee Wild at ShoWare Center

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Juvenile crime rapidly climbs in Kent over two-year period

Assault with a firearm up 221% in 2023 compared to 2021; robberies increase 153%

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Kent Police arrest teen in stolen vehicle reportedly armed with gun

Officers locate vehicle on East Hill; boy, 16, allegedly carjacked it 2 days prior in Des Moines

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Salsa in the Streets event added to Kent Cornucopia Days lineup

Enjoy live salsa music and Santana tribute on Saturday, July 13

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Sheriff’s Office asking for help to identify vehicle in hit-and-run

Pedestrian injured in collision June 16 just east of Kent at 148th Avenue SE and SE 200th Street

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5-vehicle collision on I-5 in Kent totals 3 vehicles; no serious injuries

Three cars, two trucks involved in Friday, June 21 crash

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SeaTac man sentenced to life in 2021 Des Moines triple murder

Jury convicted Joshua Puloka in May of shootings outside of sports bar

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Tacoma woman, 18, faces vehicular assault charge after Kent crash

Reportedly had been drinking; female passenger, 18, in her vehicle suffers injuries

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Asylum seekers again ask for former Kent Econo Lodge to be reopened

Several testify at Kent City Council meeting; but King County has no plans to open hotel

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Most Kent crime numbers declining so far in 2024 compared to 2023

Homicides, robberies, vehicle thefts, residential burglaries fewer in first 5 months

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Kent’s Fourth of July Splash to feature fireworks display, music, food

Event to run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 4 at Lake Meridian Park

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Kent Police chief says they have ‘strong leads’ in student’s fatal shooting

Rafael Padilla ‘cautiously optimistic’ detectives will solve who shot Kent-Meridian High student

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Latter-day Saints make large food donation to Kent, Renton groups

Semi delivers shipment for Kent Food Bank, John Volken Academy and two local churches

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Police arrest Kentridge High student who reportedly had gun on campus | Update

17-year-old boy under investigation for unlawful possession of a firearm and fourth-degree assault

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Juneteenth flag goes up at Kent City Hall

Mayor Dana Ralph and Gwen Allen-Carston raise the flag for June 19

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State Patrol honors 7 Kent Police Department members in trooper shooting

Officers helped save the life of Trooper Seaburg in February incident; detectives built case

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Police arrest Kent boy, 16, for vehicular assault after 3-car collision

Teen and three others injured, two critically; boy reportedly stole vehicle prior to June 17 crash on East…

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Kent School District voters could face another levy in November

Superintendent Israel Vela reveals proposal to Kent School Board for less expensive measure