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Two Kent School Board members face potential recall

Hamada, Bettinger subjects of petition by candidate for this year’s election

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Kent School District sets private screening of ‘Revolution Remix’

Partners with Kingmakers of Oakland to show film created by youth in response to 2020 protests

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A rendering of a new street and sidewalks to be built to connect the Kent/Des Moines light rail station to Highline College.

Sound Transit extends deadline for input on Kent development

Transit-oriented projects on 4 acres near Kent/Des Moines light rail station

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A rendering of a new street and sidewalks to be built to connect the Kent/Des Moines light rail station to Highline College.
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Madsen explains reasons behind Kent School Board recall

He wants members who advocate for parents, students rather than the district

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Photos of Kaloni Bolton. (Courtesy of Kristina Williams)

She couldn’t breathe: Child dies from asthma attack at Renton medical clinic

Family of Kaloni Bolton, 12, seeks answers as to why staff couldn’t treat her.

Photos of Kaloni Bolton. (Courtesy of Kristina Williams)
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Kent Police seek help from witnesses to solve hookah lounge shooting

Few witnesses have come forward in death of Donte L. Green

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Seattle man shot, injured by Kent Police officer not in custody

Investigation continues as man reportedly tried to ram police vehicle

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Kent School District director of multilingual education dies of cancer

Nina ‘Will’ Williams, 56, expanded dual language and English language learning programs

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Candidates file for Kent mayor, City Council, School Board positions

Three council races with incumbents face challengers; school board attracts 9 contenders

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Kent seniors set protest for May 26 against drive-thru graduations

Students to show up at school district administration building

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Kent man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of 14-year-old

Assault occurred in Olympic National Park, triggering federal jurisdiction

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Kent School District offers vaccination sites for children 12 and older

May 24 at Kent-Meridian High; May 27 at Kentwood High

  • May 20, 2021
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Keller Williams event in Kent raises donations for food banks

Northwest Harvest, Kent Food Bank benefit; bicycles also donated for youth

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Sound Transit completes new light rail base in Bellevue

Operations and maintenance facility similar to what’s planned in either Kent or Federal Way

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First ORCA card free for youth ages 6-18

ORCA cards accepted on Sound Transit, King County Metro, Washington State Ferries, and more.

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King County health officer issues directive urging continued use of face masks

Effort needed to slow the spread of COVID-19

  • May 20, 2021
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Woman seriously injured in I-5 freeway crash in Kent

Vehicle struck on northbound shoulder just south of State Route 516

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Sound Transit will add 152 new light vehicles to its expanding system by 2024, including a new route from SeaTac to Federal Way. The first of the new vehicles were entered into service in May. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

First new Link light rail vehicles enter passenger service

New cars offer more bike racks, larger windows

Sound Transit will add 152 new light vehicles to its expanding system by 2024, including a new route from SeaTac to Federal Way. The first of the new vehicles were entered into service in May. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit
A swimmer dives into Lake Meridian last summer. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

City of Kent might drop lifeguard program due to lack of applicants

Just a handful apply for Lake Meridian Park summer positions; as many as 20 needed

A swimmer dives into Lake Meridian last summer. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
A graduation sign placed at Decatur High School. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

Federal Way graduates to be allowed 4 guests each at ceremonies

Graduations at Federal Way Memorial Stadium in June

A graduation sign placed at Decatur High School. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo