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Kent Police Blotter: May 13-26
Incidents include carjacking, rape, sex trafficking, robberies, vehicle thefts
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Firefighters extinguish blaze at Kent apartment complex
Fire broke out Thursday night, May 30 on 100th Avenue SE; no serious injuries; 3 cats rescued
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Kent Police arrest man for investigation of vehicular homicide
Medical examiner identifies Kent man, 24, killed in May 29 collision along Central Avenue
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16th annual Kent International Festival set for Saturday, June 1
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ShoWare Center
Sports
Kentwood fastpitch rallies at state, but misses out on trophy
Kentwood went 2-2 in the state tournament, falling to Emerald Ridge and Puyallup on final day.
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Valley SWAT takes Kent woman, 23, into custody after shooting
Woman barricaded herself in home after reportedly shooting, injuring another woman
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Kent School District labor groups want resignations of leaders
Call for Superintendent Israel Vela and Board President Meghin Margel to quit
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ShoWare Center in Kent to host 24 high school, college graduations
Ceremonies start May 31 and end June 21; Kent schools to graduate Saturday, June 8
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Kent School District announces employees of the year for 2023-2024
Top teacher, principal, bus driver, coach, paraeducator, custodian and more
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Medical examiner identifies second victim in fiery Kent car crash
Troy Thorp, 61, died in May 11 single-vehicle crash along South 272nd Street on West Hill
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Kent man, 52, receives reduced sentence in Seattle fatal shooting
Pleads guilty to lesser charge of manslaughter after video of 2020 shooting indicates self-defense
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City of Kent releases Summer Concert Series lineup for 2024
Venues are West Fenwick Park, Kent Station and Lake Meridian Park from July 10 to Aug. 21
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Kent Police use drone, K-9 unit to capture assault suspect
Man had fled after fight with security guard at apartment complex along SE Kent-Kangley Road
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Ladies Night Out 10th anniversary June 13 at Kent Station
Pampering, wine tastings, light bites part of event
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Kentwood falls in district championship, named five seed for state tournament
Kentridge makes second day of district tournament for first time since 2016.
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Teddy Bear Clinic a hit in Kent with children, parents
Children receive free teddy bears, check out fire engines, aid cars and fire hoses
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Memorial Day ceremony set for Tahoma National Cemetery near Kent
Monday, May 27 event begins at 1 p.m. to honor veterans
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Kids learn how to catch fish in Kent at the Old Fishing Hole
Annual event by city of Kent Parks, Rotary Club of Kent provides new experience
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Morrill Meadows Park in Kent reopens after $1.59 million renovation
Upgrades include expanded playground, new swings, improved lawn space and a permanent stage