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Man found fatally shot inside car in Kent along Green River Road

Kent Police say it does not appear to be a random act

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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 10-23

Incidents include carjacking, barista bandits, robberies, bar manager attacked

Bill Boyce

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Kent City Council President Boyce to hold virtual meeting

Residents can ask questions, make comments during Feb. 24 Zoom session

The former Econo Lodge in Kent is a King County Isolation and Quarantine Facility for COVID-19 patients. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Man dies at Kent COVID-19 isolation and quarantine facility

Found dead in room at former hotel during routine medical staff check

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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office testifies on behalf of catalytic converter theft bill, suggests additional measures

KCPAO representative emphasized the importance of addressing the demand for the stolen car parts.

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Inquest hearing for Kent man fatally shot by Seattle Police set for March

Four officers to testify in April 2017 shooting that killed Damarius Butts, 19

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Kent’s Kendrick Glover wins 2022 King County’s Larry Gossett Service Award

For contributions to the areas of racial equity, social justice and/or human rights

The Kent School District closed one classroom Jan. 21 at Springbrook Elementary School due to COVID-19. The classroom is scheduled to return to in-person learning on Jan. 31. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent had individual classrooms closed at 10 schools last week

COVID-19 cases spread; several of the elementary schools have reopened after week-long closure

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA, who pushed for broadband funding in Washington schools. (Screenshot from murray.senate.gov)

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American Rescue Plan Act funding approved for broadband investments in WA schools

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray pushed for the funding, which will benefit several King County school districts.

Mayor Dana Ralph

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Kent Mayor Ralph plans four community conversations in February

A chance for residents to make comments, ask questions of fifth-year mayor

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State offers free at-home COVID-19 tests

You can order the tests through the state’s new online portal.

Sen. Mona Das, D-47

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Kent Democratic Sen. Mona Das proposes 1% cut in state sales tax

Starting in 2023; Republicans voice support for Senate Bill 5932

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Des Moines Police focus on stopping crime along Pacific Highway

More patrol, services along stretch of street north and south of Kent Des Moines Road

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Head start programs to remain at Kent Valley Early Learning Center

New Bezos Academy preschool will share space with Kent Youth and Family Services

Sawyer Woods Elementary School in Black Diamond. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District closes classrooms at 2 more schools due to COVID-19

One classroom each at Sawyer Woods and Cedar Valley elementary schools

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Non-profit sponsors study on how the pandemic impacted arts and culture in Puget Sound

The study helped identify challenges faced by residents and cultural organizations in Washington

Derek Kammerzell

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Kammerzell negotiations with city of Kent expected to be ‘lengthy process’

Assistant police chief on paid administrative leave as union, city begin talks

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Auburn, Federal Way mayors speak out against multifamily housing bill

Leaders say they don’t need state intervention.

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Kent School District interim superintendent wants Kammerzell to resign

Incident could impact decision to renew school resource officers’ program with Kent Police

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Republic Services customers in Kent could see account credits

City continues to negotiate with company after strike settlement in California ends work stoppage