Lake Meridian. FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent burglary suspect jumps into Lake Meridian in attempt to flee

Officers catch the 31-year-old man after he left lake and ran through several backyards in March 17 incident

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Kent City Council plans to establish Stay Out of Drug Areas

Attempt to reduce drug activity in downtown, along Meeker Street corridor and near 104th/240th on East Hill

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Tacoma man charged with kidnapping girlfriend in Kent

Reportedly forced her into vehicle outside bar along Washington Avenue North

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One year later: Remembering those lost in high-speed crash near Fairwood

In memory of Andrea Hudson, Buster Brown, Matilda Wilcoxson and Eloise Wilcoxson

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Two Kent School Board members could face recall

Board controversy erupts about paying for legal defense of Meghin Margel and Tim Clark.

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Fire damages Morrill Meadows Park playground in Kent

Parks director: ‘To see something built for inclusivity and joy targeted like this is especially disheartening’

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Xfinity Internet Customers in Kent Get Speed Upgrade and More at No Additional Cost

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Brayden Schuurman skates down the bench after scoring a goal against the Tri-City Americans. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds sneak in to WHL playoffs

Seattle takes on 2024 champs, Everett Silvertips in round one.

The grave of Jimi Hendrix at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

State honors Jimi Hendrix with posthumous Medal of Merit

The Seattle-born rock star’s memorial and burial site is located in the Renton Highlands.

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Maple Valley woman advances to Knockouts on ‘The Voice’

Coach Adam Levine picks Lucia Flores-Wiseman, 22, as winner of her battle against teammate

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Venezuelan national with lots of drugs arrested in Federal Way

The drugs found in his motel room included 5,000 fentanyl pills.

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Christopher (left) and Lincoln Moore (right) shake hands on defense. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Moore brothers equal more runs on the Kentlake diamond

Christopher and Lincoln Moore take the field for the Falcons in their first season together.

 

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37th annual Kent Kids’ Arts Day attracts many young artists | Photos

Children in preschool to fourth grade participated in hands-on projects at Kent Commons

 

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