Courtesy Photo, Kent Police

Kent City Council considers sales tax hike to hire more police

Council could approve measure without going to voters; hike would be 10 cents on every $100 purchase

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Juneteenth Celebration in Kent set for Saturday, June 21

Free event will go from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Morrill Meadows Park

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Kent father, 26, killed in shooting June 16 on East Hill

Family identifies Leroy Tinoga, married father of two young children

King County’s Patricia Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle, where juveniles facing criminal charges are detained. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Man, juvenile face murder charges in Kent student’s death

Kent-Meridian High student fatally shot in June 2024 during drug deal at Campus Park

River Plate fans in the stands at Lumen Field. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

FIFA Club World Cup reaction: Best of soccer culture on display

River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds might be far from home, but the teams brought passion on and off the pitch at Lumen Field.

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Signs at Reith Road roundabouts in Kent take a beating

Drivers knocking down directional and yield signs at two new roundabouts

The Gas Station Blues series is held outside the Historic Shell Station on Front Street in Downtown Issaquah. Photo courtesy of Downtown Issaquah Association. The Gas Station Blues series is held outside the Historic Shell Station on Front Street in Downtown Issaquah. Photo courtesy of Downtown Issaquah Association.

Summer is magical and musical in Downtown Issaquah

Downtown Issaquah Association brings rhythm, community and economic vitality to Olde Town

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Chinook Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Auburn School District

Auburn elementary school librarian charged with rape of child

The boy, 13, who was allegedly assaulted by the 37-year-old woman, was not a student at the school.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Over 5,000 show up in Renton to say ‘No Kings’

See photos from June 14 rally.

COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ The U.S. Department of Justice released a photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, of Auburn, during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C.

Auburn man part of Proud Boys lawsuit against Department of Justice

The group seeks $100 million.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

Enumclaw man charged with March murder in Renton

Suspects are accused of duct-taping victim’s face before burglarizing his home.

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Kent woman faces vehicular homicide charge in March crash

Wajiha Din also faces vehicular assault in collision that killed Jose Ortiz and injured his wife

 

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Kent man, 63, charged with robbing Auburn bank

The suspect wore no mask, but donned an orange safety vest.

 

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Kent-based Blue Origin’s launch May 31 in West Texas of New Shepard-32. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin

Kent-based Blue Origin successfully completes 12th human spaceflight

Mission marks the 32nd flight for the New Shepard program

 

Kent-based Blue Origin prepares for liftoff of its New Shepard rocket Feb. 4 in Texas. COURTESY VIDEO SCREENSHOT, Blue Origin

Kent-based Blue Origin to launch 12th human flight May 31

Will be company’s 32nd flight overall of New Shepard program

 

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Sports
David Warner holds up his jersey for the Seattle Orcas. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Seattle Orcas cricket team hosts fan fest at Marymoor Park

Orcas players, coaches and owners joined fans to celebrate the start of the third year of MLC.

 

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Class of 2025 high school graduates celebrate in Kent | Photos

Ceremonies held for four Kent School District high schools and two academies

 

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Kent Elementary School’s new mural brings wildlife alive | Photos

60-foot long mural colorfully decorates wall behind school

 

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The Hon. Ketu Shah is Presiding Judge of King County Superior Court. He served on the King County District Court from 2013 to 2019.

Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest column

Lately, the rule of law has been in the news and there have been calls to impeach judges.

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Child’s death leads to multiple charges for Federal Way father

Woo Jin Hahn is currently in jail with a bail of $5 million.

 

Map of some scheduled protests in the Puget Sound area. (Screenshot courtesy of nokings.org)

‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled across King County on June 14

The nationwide effort is intended to protest recent actions and policies by the Trump administration.

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