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Kent church receives $102,000 PSE grant to install solar panels

Project will reduce electric bills, emissions at Kent United Methodist Church

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Kent apartment rents decline slightly over the past month

A 0.2% drop; but rate up 14.4% compared to same time in 2021

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Green River Glass Show and Sale set for Feb. 26 at Kent Commons

44th annual event features 30 exhibitors and 200 tables

Kentwood High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Fight leads Kentwood High principal to seek refocus on kindness

Asks in email for partnership with parents, students to reduce violence

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Convicted teen murderer caught at a Kent McDonald’s parking lot | Update

15 year old had escaped from Snoqualmie juvenile detention center; 2nd escapee also caught in Kent

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Man found fatally shot inside car in Kent along Green River Road

Kent Police say it does not appear to be a random act

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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 10-23

Incidents include carjacking, barista bandits, robberies, bar manager attacked

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Metal band Dream Theater to play at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Tuesday, Feb. 8 concert will feature special guest Arch Echo

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Kent City Council President Boyce to hold virtual meeting

Residents can ask questions, make comments during Feb. 24 Zoom session

The former Econo Lodge in Kent is a King County Isolation and Quarantine Facility for COVID-19 patients. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Man dies at Kent COVID-19 isolation and quarantine facility

Found dead in room at former hotel during routine medical staff check

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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office testifies on behalf of catalytic converter theft bill, suggests additional measures

KCPAO representative emphasized the importance of addressing the demand for the stolen car parts.

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Inquest hearing for Kent man fatally shot by Seattle Police set for March

Four officers to testify in April 2017 shooting that killed Damarius Butts, 19

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Kent Spotlight Series to feature mariachi group Feb. 5

Mariachi Herencia de Mexico will take the stage at Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center

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Kent’s Kendrick Glover wins 2022 King County’s Larry Gossett Service Award

For contributions to the areas of racial equity, social justice and/or human rights

The Kent School District closed one classroom Jan. 21 at Springbrook Elementary School due to COVID-19. The classroom is scheduled to return to in-person learning on Jan. 31. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent had individual classrooms closed at 10 schools last week

COVID-19 cases spread; several of the elementary schools have reopened after week-long closure

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA, who pushed for broadband funding in Washington schools. (Screenshot from murray.senate.gov)

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American Rescue Plan Act funding approved for broadband investments in WA schools

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray pushed for the funding, which will benefit several King County school districts.

Mayor Dana Ralph

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Kent Mayor Ralph plans four community conversations in February

A chance for residents to make comments, ask questions of fifth-year mayor

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State offers free at-home COVID-19 tests

You can order the tests through the state’s new online portal.

Sen. Mona Das, D-47

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Kent Democratic Sen. Mona Das proposes 1% cut in state sales tax

Starting in 2023; Republicans voice support for Senate Bill 5932

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Des Moines Police focus on stopping crime along Pacific Highway

More patrol, services along stretch of street north and south of Kent Des Moines Road