Quinton de Kock and Shehan Jayasuriya of Seattle Orcas during match twenty one of the Cognizant Major League Cricket season 2 between Seattle Orcas and Texas Super Kings held at the Grand Prairie cricket stadium, Grand Prairie, United States of America (USA) on the 23rd July 2024 Photo by Richard Huggard / Sportzpics for MLC
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Seattle Orcas close out season falling to Super Kings by 37 runs

Seattle managed just two points in MLC 2 after making the grand final a year prior.

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Kent Police Blotter: July 8-22

Incidents include store robberies, BECU robbery, shootings

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Kent man, 18, faces murder, robbery charges in death of 13-year-old boy

Prosecutors allege Faysal Abdullahi ‘orchestrated’ robbery that led to shooting of Matthew Stavkoviy

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Kent-based Blue Origin reveals six-member crew for next flight to space

Group to include Karsen Kitchen, 21, who will become the youngest woman to fly to space

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Sheriff’s Office cuts school resource officers at Kentwood, Kentlake

Lack of staff causes change; district renews Kent Police officer contract at Kent-Meridian, Kentridge

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Kent Police catch burglary suspect after pursuit, foot chase

Sunday morning, July 21 on East Hill; officer fires Taser to stop man from fleeing

Valley Cities Kent clinic offers daily walk-in services for mental health and SUD walk-in clinics on Mondays from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (first come, first served). Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Kent Clinic.

Charting a path to recovery: Comprehensive mental health and addiction services

Programs and services currently available at Valley Cities Kent clinic

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No suspects in Auburn death of teen killed in shooting at residence

Giovanni Brown, 15, died on July 18 as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.

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Woman sentenced in Renton vehicular homicide

She was driving a vehicle in 2022 that had been stolen from The Landing.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Cars drive northbound through the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast in Fairwood. An 18-year-old was driving over 100 mph southbound through this intersection on March 19 when his car hit a minivan, resulting in the deaths of one woman and three minors.

King County Council approves traffic safety study in Fairwood

Fairwood community has been calling for more robust traffic safety in the area.

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Want a speed limit decrease in Fairwood? Public comments are open until Aug. 6

The proposed reduction would be on 140th Avenue Southeast, where 4 were killed in March

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Longtime abandoned gas station in Kent ‘finally coming down’

Mayor Dana Ralph says ‘eyesore’ going away at corner of James Street and Central Avenue North

 

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Sysco employees show off job skills at Kent warehouse

Company holds competitions in warehouse work and truck driving

 

Sports
Funny Cars showing off big flames on July 19 at Pacific Raceways. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Northwest Nationals breakdown: Winners crowned and history made

At Pacific Raceways, two drivers get first career wins, a year-long drought ends and more.

 

Ron Capps’ funny car was on display outside the Muckleshoot Casino and Hotel. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

For the first time in NHRA history, Pacific Raceways hosts night race

Three-time event winner Ron Capps talks to fans and media before Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.

 

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The popular fountain at Town Square Plaza in downtown Kent is constantly facing operating challenges. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent Parks

Kent tries to keep water fountain going at Town Square Plaza

Constant maintenance challenges; new spray ground planned at nearby park in 2026

 

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Dancing, music and fun at the Kent Cornucopia Days Grand Parade | Photos

Bonney Lake runner wins Cornucopia Days 5K race; Kent woman takes first in female division

 

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