Steve Hunter

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Kent assistant police chief remains on paid administrative leave

Talks among city, police union, Kammerzell in 3rd month after Nazi insignia incident reported

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Seven South County fire agencies offer joint hiring process

Applicants can apply online once for all seven departments

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Rain in Kent causes street closures, water over roadways | Update

Portions of James Street; East George Street; 81st Avenue South; 148th Avenue SE closed Monday

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State Patrol seeks witnesses to Kent hit and run on Highway 167

Driver sought for felony hit and run Feb. 27 near South 212th Street that injured two

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Unity for Ukraine vigil set for Tuesday, March 1 in Kent

6:30 to 7 p.m. at Kent City Hall

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Farrington Court in Kent earns best assisted living award

Recognized for eighth consecutive year by SeniorAdvisor.com based on resident, family reviews

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The downtown Kent Library is expected to reopen in early April after damages from a fire and the sprinkler system. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System

Kent Library scheduled to reopen in early April after fire damage

Facility has been closed since Dec. 2 as crews repair walls, ceiling and replace carpet

The downtown Kent Library is expected to reopen in early April after damages from a fire and the sprinkler system. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System
A bond measure approved by Kent School District voters in 2016 paid for the construction of the new River Ridge Elementary that opened in 2021. That measure boosted property taxes that Kent residents are paying over a 10-year period. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Property taxes jump 12.9% in Kent for 2022; 5th highest hike in county

Voter-approved school measures lead to much of increase

A bond measure approved by Kent School District voters in 2016 paid for the construction of the new River Ridge Elementary that opened in 2021. That measure boosted property taxes that Kent residents are paying over a 10-year period. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 7-20

Incidents include shootings, robberies, stolen vehicles

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Apartments slated to be built in SeaTac near Angle Lake Station

Transit-oriented development projects adjacent to light rail station

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Mayor Dana Ralph

Kent Mayor Ralph issues statement in support of Ukrainian-Americans

More than 4,000 Ukrainian-Americans live in the city

Mayor Dana Ralph
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Homeless man dies from burns suffered in Kent encampment fire

The man appeared to be the only one living in small structure along Pacific Highway South

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Kent homicides jumped to 14 in 2021 from eight in 2020, four in 2019

Overall number of shots fired increased to 179 in 2021 from 117 in 2020

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Kent free recycling event set for March 5 at Hogan Park

Residents can bring items normally not collected curb side

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Missing disabled Kent woman found safe after spending 9 days inside vehicle

Mother abandoned vehicle which was then towed to Burien with adult daughter inside

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Mayor Dana Ralph

Kent Mayor Ralph to deliver State of the City address March 10

6:30 p.m. at Kent-Meridian High School

Mayor Dana Ralph
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King County Wastemobile coming to Kent March 4-6

Residents may drop off hazardous waste items at Puget Sound Fire Station 75, 15635 SE 272nd St.

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SR 516 overnight closures in Kent set for light rail bridge deck work

Feb. 28, March 1-2 between Interstate 5 and Pacific Highway South

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Courtney Vandersloot, center, a former Kentwood High School star, signed a one-year contract Feb. 17 to return to the WNBA champion Chicago Sky. COURTESY PHOTO, Chicago Sky

Ex-Kentwood High star Vandersloot re-signs with Chicago Sky

Point guard signs one-year contract for $195,000 as she hopes to lead team to another WNBA title

Courtney Vandersloot, center, a former Kentwood High School star, signed a one-year contract Feb. 17 to return to the WNBA champion Chicago Sky. COURTESY PHOTO, Chicago Sky
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Kent School District plans to make face masks optional March 21

Will follow state guidelines unless Public Health – Seattle King County issues new requirements

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