On Thursday, Feb. 28, at 7:30 a.m., the Valley Special Weapons and Tactics (VSWAT) team executed a high-risk operation at the Phoenix Court Apartments, resulting in the arrest of two […]
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City of Kent reaches settlement with Phoenix Court Apartments over nuisance lawsuit
The City of Kent recently reached a settlement with the owners and management of Phoenix Court Apartments, resolving a lawsuit alleging the complex was a chronic public and criminal nuisance. […]
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Kent City Council meeting highlights economic growth, honors employees, hears about LGBTQ+ advocacy and more
The Kent City Council meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025, was a session marked by both celebration and serious discussion, highlighting the city’s commitment to its employees, its vibrant arts scene, […]
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Kent City Council approves public art funding, renews Flock Cameras & more at Tuesday’s meeting
The Kent City Council and Committee of the Whole convened on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, to address a range of city business, from insurance updates and infrastructure projects to public art […]
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Kent City Council honors Employee of Month, approves two bids & more at Tuesday night’s meeting
There were no public comments at Tuesday night’s (Aug. 6, 2024) brief meeting of the Kent City Council. The meeting was held two hours earlier than the usual 7 p.m. […]
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City of Kent files lawsuit declaring Phoenix Apartments a ‘public nuisance’
On Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 15, 2023, the City of Kent filed a lawsuit with the King County Superior Court to declare the Phoenix Court Apartments a public nuisance and seek […]
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Kent Violent Crime Detectives, Valley & King County SWAT arrest murder suspect
On Wednesday morning, Aug. 9, 2023, at about 5 a.m., Kent Police Violent Crimes Detectives, Valley SWAT and King County SWAT responded to the Phoenix Court Apartments on the East […]
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Vehicle theft protection, Chief’s award & more discussed at Tuesday’s Kent City Council meeting
By Mellow DeTray Here’s our recap of the Kent City Council meeting held on Tuesday night, Mar. 21, 2023: Chief’s Award For Professional Excellence Commander Andy Grove received a high […]
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Kent Police investigate shooting at East Hill apartment complex
On Tuesday morning, May 17, 2022 at 11:25 a.m., Kent Police responded to reports of gunshots being fired at a security officer near the office of the Phoenix Court Apartment […]
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Kent Police investigating fatal shooting on East Hill Saturday
Kent Police are investigating a homicide that took place near an apartment building on the city’s East Hill Saturday morning, Oct. 16, 2021. Police say that on Saturday, Oct. 16, […]
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Kent School District’s Free Summer Meals program begins Monday, June 29
Kent School District’s Free Summer Meals Program begins Monday, June 29, 2020. Free nutritious meals are available to all children and teens 18-years-old and younger every Monday at select schools, […]
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Here’s where kids up to 18 can get free meals in Kent this week
Here’s where kids up to 18-years old can get FREE meals for this upcoming week, starting Monday April 13, 2020, courtesy the Kent School District: Pick Up Free Meals for […]
