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Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

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Kentlake QB Gavin Leenhiavue makes a throw at Federal Way Memorial Field. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake football falters in week one

Falcons have an extremly young team this year, looking to improve week to week.

Kentridge senior Sierra Wallace controls the ball during a passing drill for Kentridge. Ben Ray/ The Reporter

Kentridge girls soccer searches for second consecutive state berth

Chargers last consecutive state tournament appearances were in 2015 and 2016.

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WSDOT online open house details SR 509/I-5 plans in Kent

Check out plans for new southbound I-5 lane between SR 516 and South 272d Street

I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.

Major weekend traffic: I-405 in Renton closed late Friday to early Monday

Southbound I-405 will be closed the entire weekend, while northbound will only be for a few hours early Sunday morning.

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Community rallies to support Renton grocery store owners

Fundraiser benefits Top of the Hill Quality Produce, which was destroyed by fire.

Bobby Wagner and Richard Sherman pose for a photo with a fan on the opening day of Crumbl Cookies, which Wagner co-owns. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Wagner, Sherman sign autographs in Renton at Crumbl Cookies grand opening | Photos

Some fans got in line at 4 a.m. in for the chance to meet the former Seahawks players.

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Renton Police seek suspect in Labor Day fatal shooting

Officers located the woman in the 200 block of Sunset Boulevard North.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

Man, 34, found dead with stab wound in Auburn

Auburn Police were dispatched Sept. 3 for welfare check

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Kent School Board member Donald Cook. COURTESY PHOTO

Judge delays decision to dismiss lawsuit against Kent School District

Kent School Board member Donald Cook filed civil suit after exclusion from labor committee

 

Matthew Saelor, 19, died July 7, 2022, three days after he was shot in a drive-by shooting in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

Second Kent man charged in 2022 fatal shooting in Federal Way

DNA evidence found that a second gun fired had his fingerprints, according to documents.

 

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Bikini coffee stand owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

Ladybug Espresso owner underreported his income for a tax loss of more than $1.7 million, according to the Department of Justice.

 

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Kent Station gives discounts for Kent high school football fans

Six businesses offer a discount with your game ticket.

 

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Brianna Sanders, James Mullenix

Kentlake senior (Sanders) runs cross country, while the freshman (Mullenix) plays football.

 

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Disney on Ice returns Oct. 23-27 to Kent at ShoWare Center

Theme for this year is Magic in the Stars

 

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Kent Cider & Ale Trail event set for Oct. 12 in historic downtown

Enjoy ciders, ales and other beverages while enjoying the charm of local shops

 

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Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

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Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.

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