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Kent concert series, historical society part of transit ad campaign
‘Less is More’ ads on buses and light rail encourage people to attend outside events
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KEA president says board should have continued superintendent search
Teachers union opposed hiring of Interim Superintendent Israel Vela
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Biden visits Seattle and Green River College during trip to Pacific Northwest
The president will stress infrastructure in Portland and Seattle while raising money for the Democratic Party.
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Kent robbery suspect enters through Burger King drive-thru window
Employees hid in locked office as suspect with gun takes cash register
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Kent School Board hires Israel Vela as new superintendent with 3-2 vote
Two members wanted to continue search rather than choosing interim superintendent for the job
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Teen wanted in deadly World of Weed shooting arrested in Kent
The teen also faces charges for a February pawn shop robbery in Federal Way
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Kent man charged with child abuse of elementary school student
Reportedly occurred at a Seattle school where he taught English as a second language
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Kent City Council committee favors Kent-Des Moines for light rail station name
Other Sound Transit options include Midway, Highline and Highline College
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King County awards $1 million for three Kent park projects
Renovations at Salt Air Vista Park, Morrill Meadows Park; Green River, Interurban trail improvements
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Kentlake Theater Company returns to in-person performances with musical ‘Gypsy’
By Adrienne Washington, Special to the Kent Reporter
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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas
Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.
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Kent YMCA to feature free Healthy Kids Day April 30
Event to offer activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region
The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.
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State awards two Kent early learning centers grants of $1 million
Part of state Department of Commerce program to create more early learning spaces
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Public health agencies link Norovirus outbreak to oysters from British Columbia
As of early April, 103 norovirus illnesses have been reported from 13 states, 62 in Washington.
Life
Downtown Kent Wine Walk on June 10 to feature blues band, tastings
Wineries from Yakima, Woodinville among the lineup; tickets on sale now
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Kent man, 60, killed in vehicle crash identified
David Wayne Burns died in April 14 head-on collision along West Valley Highway
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How a Ukrainian and Russian couple escaped a war zone
“We will never forget that sound. Boom. Boom,” said Valeriia Horodnycha, who has been staying in Mercer Island.
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