Steve Hunter

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Kent Police assistant chief suspended for displaying Nazi insignia

Derek Kammerzell disciplined in July 2021 for placing symbol on his office door

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Kent firefighters extinguish house, apartment fires

12 people displaced from The Groves Apartments on the East Hill

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Street closure update in Kent

Two more roads closed after early Thursday snowfall

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Kaiser Permanente’s primary care facility on Kent’s East Hill. The company plans to open a facility in the Valley after tearing down the former Kmart, but has not released a construction timeline. COURTESY PHOTO, Kaiser Permanente

Kent Reporter’s most viewed website stories of 2021

Kaiser Permanente’s purchase of former Kmart leads the top 10 list

Kaiser Permanente’s primary care facility on Kent’s East Hill. The company plans to open a facility in the Valley after tearing down the former Kmart, but has not released a construction timeline. COURTESY PHOTO, Kaiser Permanente
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Kent Police Blotter: Dec. 7-27

Son attacks father, carjacking, road rage shooting among incidents

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Snow blankets Kent as temperatures remain cold for a week | Photos

Readers submit photos to Kent Reporter from across the city

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Kent School District recommends students get COVID-19 test if have symptoms | Update

Prior to return to schools on Jan. 3 to help keep everyone healthy

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Bill Boyce

Kent City Council elects Bill Boyce as council president

Boyce served four years in role prior to Toni Troutner taking over two years ago

Bill Boyce
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Snow leads to hundreds of incidents along King County highways, freeways

State Patrol responds to 279 collisions, 865 other incidents over 3 days

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Republic Services cancels residential waste pickup Tuesday in Kent | Update

Road conditions too hazardous for second consecutive day

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The James Street hill in Kent on Sunday, Dec. 26. A portion of the hill was closed but reopened Sunday night. A few other Kent streets remained closed Monday morning. COURTESY PHOTO, MJ McNeill

Several Kent streets remain closed early Tuesday | 2nd traffic update

Four streets on list; East Smith Street new addition

The James Street hill in Kent on Sunday, Dec. 26. A portion of the hill was closed but reopened Sunday night. A few other Kent streets remained closed Monday morning. COURTESY PHOTO, MJ McNeill
Meals are packed for the Christmas Day dinner giveaway by Nana’s Southern Kitchen. The restaurant distributed about 1,200 free meals between its two locations in Kent and Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Nana’s Southern Kitchen

Free meals given to 1,200 on Christmas at Nana’s Southern Kitchen

Distributed at Kent and Covington locations

Meals are packed for the Christmas Day dinner giveaway by Nana’s Southern Kitchen. The restaurant distributed about 1,200 free meals between its two locations in Kent and Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Nana’s Southern Kitchen
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Kent Severe Weather Shelter to open nightly at Kent Lutheran Church

7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27 through Thursday, Dec. 30

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Omicron weighs on booster lines, holiday gatherings

Harborview Medical Center doctor says it’s now the dominant strain

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Snow on the way Sunday; cold temps for a week

National Weather Services predicts 1 to 4 inches; high and low temps to drop below freezing

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Keel to lead Sound Transit Board for third consecutive year

Vice chairs in 2022 will be Constantine and Somers

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Kent Chamber of Commerce to move January events to Zoom

Moving away from in-person gatherings due to COVID-19

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire distributes gifts to children in need

Part of the annual Toys for Joy program

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Pastor Laurence C. Boles III, executive director of the Team Redeemed Life Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Team Redeemed Life Center in Kent to get $80,000 federal grant

U.S. Department of Justice awards funds to combat youth violence

Pastor Laurence C. Boles III, executive director of the Team Redeemed Life Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Thomas Milic, the Western Hockey League goaltender of the week. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse/Seattle Thunderbirds

Seattle Thunderbirds Milic named WHL goaltender of the week

Saves 56 of 58 shots in two victories by Kent-based team

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Thomas Milic, the Western Hockey League goaltender of the week. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse/Seattle Thunderbirds