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Kent man released from jail after fatal fight in Covington

A 19-year-old Kent man arrested for investigation of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old boy in Covington has been released from jail.

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Kent Municipal Court, 1220 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Golden Steer owners in Kent face fines, community service

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Kent mayor lauds aerospace industry during Chamber speech

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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 3 to 14

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United States Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ

Judge sentences Kent man to 42 months for drug distribution

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Kent Police arrest 12 men in online prostitution sting

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Kent Wine Walk to return April 11 at downtown businesses

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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

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Kent City Council passes moratorium on detention centers

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Police find missing man with dementia |Update

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Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year in the NPSL following her strong 2025-26 performance.

2026 flag football NPSL all-league teams released

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Man charged with killing his mother near Auburn and Federal Way

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King Co. employers juggle higher minimum wages and taxes

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King County blocks construction of ICE detention centers

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Kent East Hill Operations Center nears finish line

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Indivisible meets with Kent School Board about ICE

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Kent first city to receive state funding for new officers

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Man gets assaulted in Kent over dog poop

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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

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Kent man sentenced for killing mother of his children

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Kent man sentenced for killing mother of his children

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Holiday clothing and toy drive in Kent benefitting families in need

James and Shadow are among the many in King County who’ve received vital services from Valley Cities in its 60 years. Courtesy Valley Cities

Building a stronger community through compassionate mental health care

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100 small business owners in King County will receive Comcast RISE grant packages to help them grow, innovate and strengthen their local community. Courtesy Comcast

Comcast supports small business in growth in Kent

A new report on South King County’s healthcare landscape shows a sector that uniquely combines stable demand, high-wage employment and community impact. Courtesy Federal Way Chamber of Commerce

Strong regional healthcare drives sustainable business growth

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Comcast's recent donation of laptops for DAWN Rising will help survivors of domestic abuse move towards independence and stability. Courtesy Comcast

Kent nonprofit receives tech tools to help domestic violence survivors

Don’t miss Valley Cities National Night Out event in Auburn on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

A pair of state finalists in Luke Garza and Nevaeh Tantoco are this weeks winners.

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Kentwood’s Dayna Vi wins back-to-back state titles

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Kent-Meridian boys wrestlers shine on state stage

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Kentridge basketball season ends in heartbreak against Olympia

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake

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Business

A propellant tank inside the Stoke Space rocket manufacturing facility in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Stoke Space

Kent-based Stoke Space receives another $350M in funding

Company plans to launch its first reusable rocket later this year

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Developer sees Naden property in Kent as prime location

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Burlington to open Kent store on East Hill near Target

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Man who stole from Kent company receives 18-month sentence

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Kent City Council approves sale of Naden property to developer

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Life

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A then versus now comparison of the location of the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign from the show’s opening credits. Left: A snapshot of “Twin Peaks” season 1, episode 1. Right: Mount Si from SE Reinig Road, Feb. 15, 2025.

A self-guided ‘Twin Peaks’ tour around the Snoqualmie Valley

These 12 filming spots will immerse you in the world of “Twin Peaks.”

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Murder mystery tees off at WICA

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Christian rock band Third Day to perform in Kent April 19

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Kent Book & Art Festival set for March 14 downtown

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City offers free Family Night Out event at Kent Commons Jan. 23

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Opinion

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

Another way to look at loss, grief and life | Whale’s Tales

Scene: late summer 1974. Olympic Peninsula, Lake Sutherland campground.

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Complaints against the king: 1776 and now | In Focus

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

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Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary

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Thoughts on protests and freedom of speech in America | Whale’s Tales

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Undetonated bomb brought to Kent City Hall

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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

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Copper wire theft briefly shuts down light rail in Kent, Federal Way

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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph has received an annual pay increase of 42.7%, from $168,141 to $240,000, in the four years since the formation of the city Independent Salary Commission in 2023 by the City Council. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Commission approves Kent mayor’s pay hike to $240,000 per year

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Governor: WA flood damage totals at least $182M

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Legislators promise support for survivors of gender-based violence

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Passengers demonstrate open payments with credit cards and phones to pay transit fares on the ORCA system. COURTESY PHOTO, ORCA

Transit riders will be able to pay fares with credit, debit cards

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Resident launches recall petition against Auburn mayor

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Kent Police arrest man wanted for domestic violence

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