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Two men hurt when their small plane crashes into Kent storage unit | Update

After Auburn takeoff, plane landed Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7 on roof of unit along Central Avenue South

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Homeless activity reportedly starts two Kent vacant home fires

Friday morning, Jan. 6 on the East Hill and near downtown

The future site of a 33-acre park in Kent near 132nd Avenue SE and SE 216th Street. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent sets public meetings about new East Hill Community Park

Parks staff wants to know what residents want on the 33-acre site in Panther Lake area

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Kent-based T-Birds goalie Thomas Milic helps Canada win World Junior title

Milic’s solid play puts him in spotlight at tournament

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King Showcase in Kent to feature state-ranked high school basketball teams

8-game boys and girls tournament Jan. 16 at ShoWare Center includes Kentridge boys against Mount Si

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Kent apartment rents drop 1.3% in December compared to previous month

Rents are up 4% compared to December 2021

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One person taken to hospital after Kent hazardous chemical leak

Five others evaluated on scene Jan. 4 at Univar warehouse along South 212th Street

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Kent’s Fincher part of statewide campaign to increase recycling

City Council member joins 2 Democratic legislators to introduce bill during 2023 session

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Thunderbirds’ Ratzlaff chosen WHL Goaltender of the Month

Ratzlaff compiles 8-0-0-1 record in December for Kent-based team ranked No. 1 in the CHL

Kent Municipal Court, 1220 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent judge rules man incompetent to stand trial in Meridian school incident

Also orders restoration treatment for the man at a state mental health facility

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Sea Mar, UTOPIA to receive federal funds for Kent projects

$2 million to Sea Mar for health center, affordable housing; $500,000 to UTOPIA for clinic

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Tukwila Fire Department joins Kent-based Puget Sound Fire

Contract starts in 2023; SeaTac, Maple Valley already part of Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority

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Kent City Council wants Legislature to change drug possession law; seeks funds for new park

Public safety, illegal street racing and $2M for Panther Lake park top city’s legislative priorities

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Kent School Board chooses Tim Clark as president for 2023

Clark will replace Leslie Hamada; Awale Farah elected as vice president

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Kent Reporter’s most viewed website stories of 2022

Disabled woman found safe after 9 days in vehicle leads the top 10 list

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Kent School District to seek $495 million bond in April

Upgrades planned at most schools but no new schools to be built

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

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Kent closes 148th Avenue SE due to road erosion

Repairs to start next week between SE 256th Street and SE 249th Street

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Federal Way woman, 63, dies in Kent hit-and-run collision

Woman was standing near bus stop on West James Street when vehicle left road and struck her

Kentlake High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Details emerge about Kentlake High School fight between 2 girls

Dispute reportedly led to ‘small mob’ of students yelling at deputies inside bathroom

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Nana’s Southern Kitchen gives away 1,700 meals on Christmas Day | Photos

At locations in Kent and Covington