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Madsen explains reasons behind Kent School Board recall

He wants members who advocate for parents, students rather than the district

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Kent Police seek help from witnesses to solve hookah lounge shooting

Few witnesses have come forward in death of Donte L. Green

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Two Kent School Board members face potential recall

Hamada, Bettinger subjects of petition by candidate for this year’s election

Photos of Kaloni Bolton. (Courtesy of Kristina Williams)

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She couldn’t breathe: Child dies from asthma attack at Renton medical clinic

Family of Kaloni Bolton, 12, seeks answers as to why staff couldn’t treat her.

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Seattle man shot, injured by Kent Police officer not in custody

Investigation continues as man reportedly tried to ram police vehicle

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Kent School District director of multilingual education dies of cancer

Nina ‘Will’ Williams, 56, expanded dual language and English language learning programs

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Candidates file for Kent mayor, City Council, School Board positions

Three council races with incumbents face challengers; school board attracts 9 contenders

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Kent seniors set protest for May 26 against drive-thru graduations

Students to show up at school district administration building

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Kent man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of 14-year-old

Assault occurred in Olympic National Park, triggering federal jurisdiction

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Kent School District offers vaccination sites for children 12 and older

May 24 at Kent-Meridian High; May 27 at Kentwood High

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Keller Williams event in Kent raises donations for food banks

Northwest Harvest, Kent Food Bank benefit; bicycles also donated for youth

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Sound Transit completes new light rail base in Bellevue

Operations and maintenance facility similar to what’s planned in either Kent or Federal Way

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First ORCA card free for youth ages 6-18

ORCA cards accepted on Sound Transit, King County Metro, Washington State Ferries, and more.

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King County health officer issues directive urging continued use of face masks

Effort needed to slow the spread of COVID-19

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Woman seriously injured in I-5 freeway crash in Kent

Vehicle struck on northbound shoulder just south of State Route 516

Sound Transit will add 152 new light vehicles to its expanding system by 2024, including a new route from SeaTac to Federal Way. The first of the new vehicles were entered into service in May. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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First new Link light rail vehicles enter passenger service

New cars offer more bike racks, larger windows

A swimmer dives into Lake Meridian last summer. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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City of Kent might drop lifeguard program due to lack of applicants

Just a handful apply for Lake Meridian Park summer positions; as many as 20 needed

A graduation sign placed at Decatur High School. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Federal Way graduates to be allowed 4 guests each at ceremonies

Graduations at Federal Way Memorial Stadium in June

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King County Wastemobile to be in Kent May 28-30

Safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint thinner and other household hazardous items

A New Shepard rocket launch by Kent-based Blue Origin in West Texas. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin

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Highest bid at $2.6 million for seat on Blue Origin rocket to space

Kent-based company reveals online bids that continue until June 10