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City of Seattle to cover Kent hotel costs for refugees for a week
Venezuelan migrants testified before Seattle City Council to seek emergency housing help
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Firefighters extinguish Kent house fire in about two hours
Fire broke out Friday morning, Feb. 2 in the 100 block of Naden Avenue South
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Kent Police arrest two men for reportedly shooting, injuring boy, 16
King County Sheriff’s Office helicopter assisted in arrest Thursday afternoon, Feb. 1 in Kent Valley
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Teen female pedestrian struck, injured by vehicle in Kent | Update
17-year-old airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after incident in 23400 block of 116th Ave. SE
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Group launches campaign to change Kent City Council elections
Petition drive begins for representation by districts rather than at-large positions
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What are the priorities for South King County legislators?
Legislative districts in Auburn, Federal Way and Kent include Washington’s 30th, 31st and 47th.
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Kent Police arrest woman for DUI and reported abandonment of baby
Woman, 36, crashed vehicle and thought baby was inside; officers later find baby on home’s porch
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Kent hotel owner says refugees need to leave after nonprofit fails to pay bill
Hopes to work out resolution by Friday, Feb. 2; uncertain where refugees will go
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220-unit affordable housing complex coming to Kent on West Hill
Kent Multicultural Village could be open in 2027 next to light rail station
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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph sets State of the City address for March 21
Mayor will talk about accomplishments over past year and what’s ahead in 2024
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Kent School District to cut 22 positions in central administration office
Superintendent Vela makes cuts; says more reductions ahead as district battles $31 million deficit
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Kent School District facing budget shortfall of at least $31 million
Superintendent, school board to look at potential cuts to handle loss of federal funds for 2024-2025
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Federal Way man pleads guilty to drug, gun charges
Part of an alleged gun and drug trafficking duo with Kent man
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Auburn man sentenced in 2017 shooting death at Kent gas station
Man had fled to Mexico after shooting
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King County prosecutor announces efforts to increase school safety
KCPAO says it plans to better work with schools and districts with legal matters involving students.
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Troopers arrest SR 167 wrong-way driver near Kent for vehicular assault
Ford Mustang collided with another vehicle Jan. 21 near South 180th Street
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Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8 million in grants
Several programs in King County received grant funding.
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Kent School District graduation rates increase for 3rd consecutive year
Rate hits 90.7% in 2023; Kentwood High top rate at 95.6%
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Kent 2023 crime numbers higher in four categories, lower in four others
Homicides, aggravated assaults, robberies and vehicle thefts increase compared to 2022
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13 Puget Sound Fire firefighters graduate from recruit academy
All completed a 21-week training course