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Kent School of Rock’s new owners Phil Gustavson, Joshila Wilson and Chris Wilson. COURTESY PHOTO, School of Rock

School of Rock Kent new owners plan relaunch party Dec. 14

Group looks to bring ‘fresh perspective and energy to iconic music education brand’

Kent School of Rock’s new owners Phil Gustavson, Joshila Wilson and Chris Wilson. COURTESY PHOTO, School of Rock
U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Dept. of Justice

Judge sentences Kent man to 3 years in prison for gun violations

Dion Cooper, 33, illegally bought and trafficked more than 130 firearms

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Dept. of Justice
Kentwood High School in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Reports of ‘threats with a gun’ causes Kentwood High lockdown

Subject detained Friday afternoon, Dec. 6; no weapon found

Kentwood High School in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Dr. Mueller retires as manager of Regional Animal Services of King County

Worked 12 years leading agency that contracts with 24 cities, including Kent

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King County to build animal shelter at new site; Kent facility to close

Search for property continues; timeline to be determined; $19.5 million approved for project

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California-based El Pollo Loco picks Kent for first Washington location

L.A.-Mex chain restaurant known for its fire-grilled chicken

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Cody Jinks will bring his honky-tonk music Thursday, July 17 to the ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Cody Jinks

Cody Jinks Hippies & Cowboys Tour coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center

Tickets go on sale Dec. 6 for July 17 honky-tonk concert

Cody Jinks will bring his honky-tonk music Thursday, July 17 to the ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Cody Jinks
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King County Metro seeks feedback about connecting buses to light rail

Agency plans to make changes in South King County as light rail opens in 2026

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Kent Police Blotter: Nov. 13-29

Incidents include stolen vehicle pursuit, apartment shooting, 7-Eleven robberies

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Kent schools to use 3 snow days to make up for windstorm closure

Potential off days in spring to become regular days after Nov. 20-22 closure due to power outages

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Pedestrian killed in Kent near South 212th Street and 68th Avenue South | Update

Medical examiner identifies Seattle man, 62, who died in Saturday, Nov. 30 collision

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Man, 21, identified in fatal shooting at Kent parking lot

Hinkley Leifi died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to King County Medical Examiner’s Office

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South 218th Street widening in Kent step toward transportation corridor

$6 million project to help create 224th Street Corridor between East Hill and West Hill

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Police vs. Fire Charity hockey game coming to Kent on Jan. 11

Fundraiser game to be played prior to Seattle Thunderbirds game at ShoWare Center

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Kent Police call X repost of Israeli soldiers shocking photo ‘human error’

Photo reportedly depicts Hamas member being detained at gunpoint

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Kent’s Allegro dance studio to present sensory friendly holiday show

Performance is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Auburn Performing Arts Center

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Dough Zone restaurant now open at Kent Station shopping center

Features Chinese comfort food, including soup dumplings, pan-fried buns, noodles and potstickers

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Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. File Photo

SeaTac man pleads not guilty to charges in high-speed crash

Reportedly driving 111 mph prior to collision that killed 38-year-old woman

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. File Photo
A Puget Sound Energy crew member removes a tree from the wires after the Nov. 19-20 windstorm that struck Western Washington. COURTESY PHOTO, PSE

King County storm damage assessment to help determine federal aid

Homeowners, business owners encouraged to report damages from windstorm

A Puget Sound Energy crew member removes a tree from the wires after the Nov. 19-20 windstorm that struck Western Washington. COURTESY PHOTO, PSE
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Kent Police respond to two 911 calls to help children in need

One of the calls leads to arrest of family friend for investigation of child molestation

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