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Cedar Heights Middle School, where the principal reportedly flagged literature in the library after a student raised an issue with the content. (Screenshot from Kent School District website)

Kent School District issues statement as LGBTQ library books are under fire

Some believe the books are too sexually explicit for middle school, but others decry library censorship.

Cedar Heights Middle School, where the principal reportedly flagged literature in the library after a student raised an issue with the content. (Screenshot from Kent School District website)
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Attorney General files lawsuit against COVID testing company

Center for COVID Control operated testing sites in King County.

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Courtesy of King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

After a record-breaking 2020, gun violence continues to increase in King County

King County Prosecuting Attorney believes pandemic gun violence is part of a national trend.

Courtesy of King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
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Kent church receives $102,000 PSE grant to install solar panels

Project will reduce electric bills, emissions at Kent United Methodist Church

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Kent apartment rents decline slightly over the past month

A 0.2% drop; but rate up 14.4% compared to same time in 2021

COURTESY PHOTO, Vibe Apartments
Kentwood High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Fight leads Kentwood High principal to seek refocus on kindness

Asks in email for partnership with parents, students to reduce violence

Kentwood High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Convicted teen murderer caught at a Kent McDonald’s parking lot | Update

15 year old had escaped from Snoqualmie juvenile detention center; 2nd escapee also caught in Kent

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Man found fatally shot inside car in Kent along Green River Road

Kent Police say it does not appear to be a random act

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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 10-23

Incidents include carjacking, barista bandits, robberies, bar manager attacked

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Bill Boyce

Kent City Council President Boyce to hold virtual meeting

Residents can ask questions, make comments during Feb. 24 Zoom session

Bill Boyce
The former Econo Lodge in Kent is a King County Isolation and Quarantine Facility for COVID-19 patients. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Man dies at Kent COVID-19 isolation and quarantine facility

Found dead in room at former hotel during routine medical staff check

The former Econo Lodge in Kent is a King County Isolation and Quarantine Facility for COVID-19 patients. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Inquest hearing for Kent man fatally shot by Seattle Police set for March

Four officers to testify in April 2017 shooting that killed Damarius Butts, 19

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King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office testifies on behalf of catalytic converter theft bill, suggests additional measures

KCPAO representative emphasized the importance of addressing the demand for the stolen car parts.

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Derek Kammerzell

Kammerzell negotiations with city of Kent expected to be ‘lengthy process’

Assistant police chief on paid administrative leave as union, city begin talks

Derek Kammerzell
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Kent’s Kendrick Glover wins 2022 King County’s Larry Gossett Service Award

For contributions to the areas of racial equity, social justice and/or human rights

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The Kent School District closed one classroom Jan. 21 at Springbrook Elementary School due to COVID-19. The classroom is scheduled to return to in-person learning on Jan. 31. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent had individual classrooms closed at 10 schools last week

COVID-19 cases spread; several of the elementary schools have reopened after week-long closure

The Kent School District closed one classroom Jan. 21 at Springbrook Elementary School due to COVID-19. The classroom is scheduled to return to in-person learning on Jan. 31. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA, who pushed for broadband funding in Washington schools. (Screenshot from murray.senate.gov)

American Rescue Plan Act funding approved for broadband investments in WA schools

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray pushed for the funding, which will benefit several King County school districts.

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-WA, who pushed for broadband funding in Washington schools. (Screenshot from murray.senate.gov)
Mayor Dana Ralph

Kent Mayor Ralph plans four community conversations in February

A chance for residents to make comments, ask questions of fifth-year mayor

Mayor Dana Ralph
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State offers free at-home COVID-19 tests

You can order the tests through the state’s new online portal.

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Sen. Mona Das, D-47

Kent Democratic Sen. Mona Das proposes 1% cut in state sales tax

Starting in 2023; Republicans voice support for Senate Bill 5932

Sen. Mona Das, D-47