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Kent woman, 26, dies in I-5 crash in Seattle after exiting vehicle | Update

Medical examiner identifies woman struck by two vehicles; one driver arrested for vehicular homicide, DUI

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Kent Senior Center to receive $827,366 from King County levy

Funds to be used to help pay for staffing and programs

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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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Courtesy Photo, King County

Former King County jail guard pleads guilty to bribery, drug charges

Accepted bribe to distribute meth, fentanyl to two jail inmates

Courtesy Photo, King County
The Kent International Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent International Festival

16th annual Kent International Festival set for Saturday, June 1

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ShoWare Center

The Kent International Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent International Festival
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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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Courtesy File Photo 2022, Kent School District

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

Courtesy File Photo 2022, Kent School District
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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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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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A new playground is part of the recently-completed renovations at Morrill Meadows Park on the East Hill in Kent next to the Kent YMCA. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent Parks

Morrill Meadows Park in Kent reopens after $1.59 million renovation

Upgrades include expanded playground, new swings, improved lawn space and a permanent stage

A new playground is part of the recently-completed renovations at Morrill Meadows Park on the East Hill in Kent next to the Kent YMCA. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent Parks
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Kent-based Blue Origin completes seventh human spaceflight

Six-member crew included Ed Dwight, the nation’s first Black astronaut candidate in the 1960s

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