Steve Hunter

Courtesy Photo, Kent School District

Kent joins Seattle schools in suit against social media companies

Seeks to hold them accountable for their role in youth mental health crisis

Courtesy Photo, Kent School District
Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

Man faces federal charges in carjacking spree that began in Kent

November 2022 incident stretched to Bellevue and Seattle and Renton

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics
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Kent district to hold seven school bond community meetings

A chance for voters to hear about the proposed $495 million bond on the April 25 ballot

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Sen. Karen Keiser, D-33

Keiser reelected as state Senate president pro tempore

Des Moines Democrat represents 33rd Legislative District that includes parts of Kent

Sen. Karen Keiser, D-33
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Kent Police find 2-year-old child unharmed inside stolen vehicle

Vehicle stolen from a 7-Eleven when mother went inside to pay for gas

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Nerd Party to return to downtown Kent Feb. 25 on West Meeker Street

Free event to help promote ‘cool nerd’ businesses

Courtesy Image, Kent Downtown Partnership
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Kent Police Blotter: Dec. 5 to Jan. 9

Incidents include carjackings, officers attacked, robberies, shootings, SWAT response

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State Rep. Orwall reelected House speaker pro tempore in Olympia

Des Moines Democrat represents 33rd Legislative District that includes parts of Kent

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Teen pedestrian dies in Kent after collision with two vehicles | Update

Victim identified as 17-year-old girl in early Sunday morning, Jan. 8 incident along 132nd Avenue SE

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Kent firefighters scramble 15 feet in air to rescue plane crash victims

2 men were stuck in plane atop storage unit roof; National Transportation Safety Board begins investigation

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Winds in Kent knock down trees, powerlines; streets closed

West Valley Highway and East Valley Highway impacted Monday, Jan. 9

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Two men hurt when their small plane crashes into Kent storage unit | Update

After Auburn takeoff, plane landed Saturday afternoon, Jan. 7 on roof of unit along Central Avenue South

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Homeless activity reportedly starts two Kent vacant home fires

Friday morning, Jan. 6 on the East Hill and near downtown

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The future site of a 33-acre park in Kent near 132nd Avenue SE and SE 216th Street. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent sets public meetings about new East Hill Community Park

Parks staff wants to know what residents want on the 33-acre site in Panther Lake area

The future site of a 33-acre park in Kent near 132nd Avenue SE and SE 216th Street. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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Kent-based T-Birds goalie Thomas Milic helps Canada win World Junior title

Milic’s solid play puts him in spotlight at tournament

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King Showcase in Kent to feature state-ranked high school basketball teams

8-game boys and girls tournament Jan. 16 at ShoWare Center includes Kentridge boys against Mount Si

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Kent apartment rents drop 1.3% in December compared to previous month

Rents are up 4% compared to December 2021

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One person taken to hospital after Kent hazardous chemical leak

Five others evaluated on scene Jan. 4 at Univar warehouse along South 212th Street

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Kent’s Fincher part of statewide campaign to increase recycling

City Council member joins 2 Democratic legislators to introduce bill during 2023 session

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Thunderbirds’ Ratzlaff chosen WHL Goaltender of the Month

Ratzlaff compiles 8-0-0-1 record in December for Kent-based team ranked No. 1 in the CHL

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