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Man, 26, faces multiple charges after violent attack of Kent woman

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Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Man killed in Federal Way at the Avana Star Lake Apartments

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Man, 26, faces multiple charges after violent attack of Kent woman

Woman, 29, grabbed from behind while walking on sidewalk along Central Avenue North

 

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

 

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Celebration of Life set for Kent business owner Bob Schlosser

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City of Kent honors Paralympian medalist Jaleen Roberts

Roberts took silver in the long jump and bronze in the 100 meters in Paris

 

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Avan Woods (soph.) plas football for the Chargers, Tiana Stephenson (Sr.) plays soccer.

 

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Harlem Globetrotters to bring high-flying show to Kent in February

Basketball trick shots, dunks and more

 

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