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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph during her 2024 State of the City address. FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent Mayor Ralph sets State of the City address for March 20

Speech will begin at 7 p.m. at Kent-Meridian High School

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph during her 2024 State of the City address. FILE PHOTO, City of Kent
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Kent Police arrest 14-year-old boy for eluding, stealing a vehicle

Teen, two 16-year-old male passengers all ran from officers after vehicle hit curb but were caught

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

Kentwood student reportedly caught with a firearm on campus

School went into lockdown Feb. 28 for at least fourth time in past year due to gun incidents

Kentwood High School in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Des Moines Police locate suspect after alleged Feb. 28 assault | Update

Man reportedly pistol-whipped two adults in their home Friday morning, Feb. 28

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Zumba events to honor Renton man, 34, killed in vehicle crash

Pedro Sandoval attended and taught the dance fitness classes across the area, including Kent

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Kent-based Blue Origin plans all-female spaceflight

Katy Perry, Gayle King among the six crew members for spring trip

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The Seattle-based Paula Boggs Band will perform Friday, March 7 at the Kent Cider & Ale Trail. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Paula Boggs Band

Kent Cider & Ale Trail set for March 7 in historic downtown

Sample drinks and check out the entertainment at local businesses from 6 to 9 p.m.

The Seattle-based Paula Boggs Band will perform Friday, March 7 at the Kent Cider & Ale Trail. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Paula Boggs Band
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Kent Police arrest 16-year-old boy for Renton carjacking

Pursuit leads to arrest early Wednesday morning, Feb. 26 after vehicle spotted on East Hill

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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 9-23

Incidents include shots fired, mall robbery, stolen water cannon, copper wire theft

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Kent Police arrest mother walking and yelling at young boy

Taken into custody for criminal mistreatment investigation; 911 callers reported Sunday incident downtown

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Maple Valley singer advances on ‘The Voice’ to next round

Lucia Flores-Wiseman, 22, is a graduate of University of Washington, Green River College and Tahoma High

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King County’s Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. FILE PHOTO

Tacoma teen pleads not guilty to November 2024 Kent murder

Prince Mayamba, 17, accused of firing six shots into vehicle and killing 21-year-old SeaTac man

King County’s Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. FILE PHOTO
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Kent-based Blue Origin completes 10th human spaceflight

Company has flown more than 50 people into space since first flight in 2021

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The Federal Way Link light rail extension between Federal Way and SeaTac is scheduled to open in 2026. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Temporary nighttime lane closures on I-5 south of Kent

Sound Transit project will close 2 southbound right lanes on certain nights from Feb. 24 to March 13

The Federal Way Link light rail extension between Federal Way and SeaTac is scheduled to open in 2026. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit
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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire raises staffing on ladder trucks

Federal grant of $3.4 million pays for extra firefighters on ladder trucks for next 3 years

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Kent renews contract to keep crime-fighting Flock cameras

Take photos of vehicle make, model and license plate at streets across the city

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Austin Leming, reported missing in 2021, was last seen in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO

Reward increases for tips about missing man last seen in Kent

Crime Stoppers offers $21,000 for information about Austin Leming’s 2021 disappearance

Austin Leming, reported missing in 2021, was last seen in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO
Chris Reykdal. COURTESY PHOTO, OSPI

OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs

Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies

Chris Reykdal. COURTESY PHOTO, OSPI
Holy Spirit Parish in downtown Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Holy Spirit Parish

Kent’s Severe Weather Shelter housed dozens of people

As many as 36 people stayed one night during February’s freezing temperatures

Holy Spirit Parish in downtown Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Holy Spirit Parish
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Kent Police officer shoots, injures man in Des Moines

Feb. 14 incident under review by Valley Independent Investigative Team

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