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Copper-wire thieves damage Kent Senior Center roof refrigeration unit. Facility temporarily loses commercial kitchen refrigerator but staff, community keep meals going
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16-year-old girl dies in Covington single-car crash. Teen was driving when car crashed into a tree Nov. 15 along SE 256th Street just east of Kent
Kent City Council approves B&O tax increases to hire more police
12 hours ago · Starting in 2025, the gross receipts manufacturing rate will go up from 0.001% to 0.00125% to bring in about $845,000 more per year. An adjustment to the gross receipts maximum cap will bring in an estimated $300,000 for a …
Windstorm damage will close Kent schools for third consecutive day
1 day ago · Kent schools will be closed for a third day in a row on Friday, Nov. 22 as 17 schools remain without power after the Nov. 19-20 windstorm. “We appreciate your understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students and staff in the aftermath of this severe windstorm,” according to a Thursday evening, Nov. 21 Kent School District statement. “We are working diligently with ...
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Kent schools remain closed due to windstorm damage, power …
1 day ago · All schools remained closed in the Kent School District for the second consecutive day Thursday, Nov. 21 due to power outages and damages by fallen trees from the Nov. 19-20 windstorm. Twenty of the district’s 44 schools were without power as of Wednesday evening, Nov. 20 when the district ...
Kent School District levy passing after initially failing | Update
Nov 11, 2024 · The Kent School District’s $97.8 million three-year Capital Projects and Technology Replacement Levy is passing as more ballots are counted after initial results showed the measure failing. The measure is receiving 50.43% (35,337) yes votes and 49.57% (34,735) no votes, according to King County ...
Asylum seekers in Kent moved from tent encampment to housing, …
Sep 27, 2024 · “Many asylum seekers have been asking for improved living conditions and the chance to move into shelter or housing,” Enbysk said. “Yesterday’s (Sept. 24) transition directly responds to these requests, providing safer, more stable environments through shelter and housing solutions with the resources available through the …
Meeker Street bridge in Kent expected to reopen by Oct. 11 after ...
Oct 7, 2024 · The newly painted Meeker Street bridge over the Green River in Kent is expected to reopen by Friday, Oct. 11, giving drivers use once again of a popular commuting route in and out of the city core.
Kent 2023 crime numbers higher in four categories, lower in four …
Jan 23, 2024 · Kent crime numbers were up in four categories and down in four others in 2023 compared to 2022. The number of homicides, aggravated assaults, robberies and vehicle thefts increased.