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Bezos to be on Kent-based Blue Origin’s first human flight to space

His brother and a high bidder will join him on July 20 launch from Texas

Screenshot from a GoFundMe page created to raise money for Brandi Blake’s memorial service.

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Kent man charged with murder after body of missing Federal Way woman found in Auburn park

Suspect, 38, also faces charges of arson, unlawful possession of a firearm in connection to two other homicide…

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Kent School District legal fees at $21,302 in recall fight

Funds to defend two board members; second and final invoice yet to come

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Kent officer fired five shots at driver who rammed his police SUV

Seattle man suffered minor injuries as five shots hit windshield in May 10 incident

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Link light rail to increase frequency starting June 12

Will run every eight minutes during peak hours rather than every 12 minutes

NiAni Rashaad had been missing in Kent since May 30. She was safely found June 4. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent Police locate missing 18-year-old woman NiAni Rashaad | Update

Last seen May 30, safely found June 4

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Madsen drops Kent School Board recall effort against two members

Cites comfort with Bettinger, Hamada; claims cost of legal fees to district would be too high

Two Scenic Hill Elementary School teachers in Kent attained national board certification this year. A teacher each from Meadow Ridge Elementary and The Outreach Program also earned certification. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Four Kent teachers earn National Board Certification

School nurse also attains national certification

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Auburn police officer’s murder trial expected to be scheduled soon

Jeffrey Nelson is one of the first cops charged under new I-940 guidelines.

Kent City Council members from left to right: Satwinder Kaur, Les Thomas, Bill Boyce, Toni Troutner, Marli Larimer, Brenda Fincher and Zandria Michaud. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent City Council members receive committee assignments

Body to return to smaller groups in September

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City of Kent cancels lifeguard program at Lake Meridian

Not enough applicants to fill 16 to 20 part-time positions this summer

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King County event in Kent to address gun violence

Regional Peacekeepers Collective to host June 4 gathering

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City of Kent wants feedback on potential rooster ban

Rooster survey posted on city’s website

Kent Police are looking for help to find NiAni Rashaad, a missing autistic adult last seen May 31 near the Riverwood Apartments. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent Police seek public’s help to find missing autistic woman

Last seen May 31 near Riverwood Apartments

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Stober resigns as city of Kent communications officer | Update

City CAO says Stober helped put Kent ‘on the cutting edge of local government communications’

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Kent couple celebrates 75th wedding anniversary

‘You’re different people and you don’t change each other,’ says Bobbie Allen, 96

The Platform Apartments in downtown Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, The Platform Apartments

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Kent apartment rents increase 2.8% over the past month

Up 5.4% compared to May 2020

Graphic rendering of ADU design used for Renton’s Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit program (courtesy of City of Renton)

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Backyard cottages might offer a partial solution to King County’s housing problem

Some cities are embracing the solution better than others.

A Kent-Meridian High graduate receives his diploma cover during the 2020 graduation ceremony at the school. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Kent School District releases letter about graduation plans

Explains details for ceremonies at high schools

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Kent School District announces employee of the year winners

Eleven staff members recognized