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Kentwood dominates in first sanctioned flag football games

Conks’ three-headed quarterback trio helps the offense score 79 points in two games.

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Motorcyclist recovering after Kent hit-and-run on East Hill

Galen Morris injured after hosting karaoke at Kent bar; friends start fundraiser

Steffanie Fain. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Steffanie Fain receives Sound Transit Board appointment

Newly elected King County Councilmember to represent Kent, Renton and other cities

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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentridge

Collin Jones (Sr.) tennis and Keaira Sinclair (Sr.) gymnastics are this week’s winners.

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Light rail’s opening day arrives Saturday, Dec. 6 in Kent, Federal Way

Celebrations planned at three new stations as service along 7.8-mile extension begins

An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

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Torklift Central organizes the annual Turkey Challenge in Kent to bring in food and cash for the Kent Food Bank. COURTESY PHOTO, Torklift Central

Kent Turkey Challenge brings in 7,321 food items, $13,618

Businesses, churches, schools contribute cans of food, money to Kent Food Bank

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Renton officers arrest man accused of ramming police SUV

After police boxed in the car and he attempted to flee, he allegedly rammed police.

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Renton Police searching for suspect who assaulted 12-year-old girl

The suspect is linked to a case in 2023 and 2009 through DNA.

Tyran Stokes (left) and Sudan Luok (right) stand beside each other as Renton took on Rainier Beach. Photo by Von’Rico O’Neal /@Ricosuavejr

Renton falls to Rainier Beach and No. 1 national recruit Tyran Stokes

Inside a packed gymnasium, Renton showed they can compete with the nation’s best.

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Auburn man strangles wife to death in ‘honor killing’

The man told officers he thought his wife was having an affair.

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Kent Police Blotter: Nov. 24-30

Incidents include Chevron ATM stolen, stabbing, assault, pedestrian struck by vehicle

 

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Light rail parking garages too big, too small or just right?

Service starts Dec. 6 at 3 new stations in Kent, Des Moines and Federal Way

 

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Kent Police arrest 12 in East Hill shoplifting sting

Focus on eight stores, including Ross Dress for Less, Home Depot, Target and Harbor Freight

 

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Auburn wide-out Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes takes a hit against the Royals. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

2025 NPSL all-league football teams

Auburn’s Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes is 4A offensive player of the year, FW’s Tellez named defensive player of the year.

 

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Pearlynah Afoa (Sr.) golf and Kyle Soper (Sr.) Cross Country are this weeks winners.

 

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The Evergreen Elders Connection, or Nhóm Cao Niên Tình Xanh, meets twice a month at the Kent Senior Activity Center. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

A day at the Kent Senior Activity Center

A regular Tuesday at the Kent Senior Activity Center is filled with activity and socialization — from day trip meet-ups Continue reading...

 

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Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

Searching for truth in a world of manipulation | Whale’s Tales

The word pops up from time to time, but most of us are unlikely to pay it much attention. Well, Continue reading...

 

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Family continues to hope for missing Federal Way man’s return

Reportedly spotted in Kent in November 2024; vehicle left in May 2024 at Maleng Regional Justice Center

 

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Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps

Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.

 

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