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Kent Police used vehicles as shields in fatal shooting of man armed with rifle | Update

Investigation shows no shots by man hit vehicles; some rounds within a few feet of officers

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Kent Police issue alert about robberies during meetings to buy/sell products

People initially meet on websites; police offer safety tips

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Mona Das

Kent’s Das elected Senate Democratic Caucus vice chair

Second-year lawmaker will help decide legislative priorities

Mona Das
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Kent man firing rifle stood near home’s front door when police fatally shot him | Update

Investigation determines three officers fired 24 shots, two more than previously reported

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The developer of the Ethos Community Apartments along West Meeker Street will receive about a $3.1 million property tax break from the city of Kent over an eight-year period. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Ethos apartment developer in Kent to get $3.1 million property tax break

City Council approves exemption as follow up to land sale agreement

The developer of the Ethos Community Apartments along West Meeker Street will receive about a $3.1 million property tax break from the city of Kent over an eight-year period. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
City leaders attempted to get the U.S. government to select Kent as the site for a new U.S. Space Command headquarters. COURTESY PHOTO, Air Force

Kent strikes out on getting U.S. Space Command headquarters

Air Force narrows finalist sites to six, none in Washington

City leaders attempted to get the U.S. government to select Kent as the site for a new U.S. Space Command headquarters. COURTESY PHOTO, Air Force
Satwinder Kaur. COURTESY PHOTO

Kent City Councilmember Kaur awarded with Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Program recognizes elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas

Satwinder Kaur. COURTESY PHOTO
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PSE electric rates to slightly increase

Natural gas prices went up a month ago

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Kent Police looking for help to solve fatal shooting of 20-year-old man | Update

Man identified as Tomas Valencia by King County Medical Examiner’s Office

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Kent School District plans virtual meetings about boundary study

The Kent School District will hold three virtual meetings to present findings about the boundary study and proposed next steps. The meetings are Dec. 5,… Continue reading

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Nica Sy speaks at the ForFortyTwo rally Aug. 17 outside of Kent City Hall and the Kent Police Department. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Kent group says City Council ignored demands to defund police

ForFortyTwo plans to continue fight for city to invest in Black-led and youth-led organizations

Nica Sy speaks at the ForFortyTwo rally Aug. 17 outside of Kent City Hall and the Kent Police Department. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Three Kent Police officers remain on leave after fatal shooting

One officer has 10 years experience, one has six years and another one joined force in 2019

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A Black Lives Matter protest march through Kent in June. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Kent’s Entenman part of state leadership team to propose policing changes

House Democrats say racial equity and justice system reforms needed

A Black Lives Matter protest march through Kent in June. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Sound Transit seeking public comment on proposed Sounder fare change

Online survey available; public hearing on Dec. 3

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Sea Mar COVID-19 testing site in Federal Way. File Photo

COVID-19 testing site opens at Highline College in Des Moines

Free tests 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday

Sea Mar COVID-19 testing site in Federal Way. File Photo
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Art to be a large part of Kent’s two light rail stations

Kent Arts Commissison reviews designs submitted by chosen artists

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Cleaning up Mill Creek Canyon to cost city of Kent as much as $800,000

Specialist company hired to clear trash from homeless encampments

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Kent-based Mother Africa received $10,000 from the federal CARES Act to help fund youth programs. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Mother Africa

Kent nonprofits receive federal CARES Act funds for youth programs

Part of $9.4 million distributed by state to 421 organizations in Washington

Kent-based Mother Africa received $10,000 from the federal CARES Act to help fund youth programs. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Mother Africa
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Kent City Council to vote Nov. 17 on proposed 2021-2022 budget

A new position of a equity manager part of the proposal

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