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Man, 26, drowns at Gene Coulon Beach in Renton

Renton Police are still investigating.

Traffic backs up on Interstate 5 northbound June 26 in Federal Way after a fatal stabbing in a vehicle. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Department of Transportation

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Suspect arrested in I-5 fatal stabbing in Federal Way

19-year-old Patriot Ryan Lemay died from a stab wound to the neck in June 26 incident

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25 high school students participate in Kent Police Teen Academy

Teens learn about the jobs of officers and role of police department

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Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.

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8 Kent high school students participate in Rotary leadership conference

Students selected for their potential to be leaders and dedication to community service

A Sound Transit fare ambassador checks with a light rail rider. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Fare inspections at Sound Transit Link stations begin June 3

Passengers will need proof of payment within fare paid zones at boarding areas

Vote today for the Kent Reporter's Athletes of the Year.

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Vote for the Kent Reporter Athletes of the Year

The online contest runs May 1 to May 8.

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Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Justin Jamison

Jamison has set a new personal record in the 400 every race this season.

2024_0328_SOFTBALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBBY MULLIKIN (Courtesy Photo)

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Kent Reporter Female Athlete of the Week: Sofia Mottern-Salinas

Mottern-Salinas plays three positions and hit her second homer of the season against Mt. Rainier.

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Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Theo Carter

Carter has a top five time in the 400 and 800 in league.

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Kent Reporter Female Athlete of the Week: Nashayla Fellows

Fellows has a top ten mark in the entire state for discus and shot put.

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Renton increases hiring bonus for new police officers

Bonus is a $20,000 payment upon hire and $20,000 payment upon completion of a one year probation.

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Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Carson Hurt

Hurt scored the game winning goal against Auburn.

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Kent Reporter Female Athlete of the Week: Simran Samra

Samra has been one of the most outstanding performers on the tennis team.

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Prosecutors prepare to take over 2021 fatal police shooting case

Valley SWAT shot man in response to 2021 Algona incident

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Kent Reporter Female Athlete of the Week: Kaylee Olsen

Olsen hit .625 through four games at the start of the season.

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Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Mason Duarte

Duarte excells both on the field and in the classroom.

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Kent Reporter Female Athlete of the Week: Anna Shved

Shved is undefeated this year on the court for the Conk tennis team.

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Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Caiden Dodd

Dodd filled in as goal when the team needed someone to step up.

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One dead, one injured in Federal Way shootings

Federal Way Police say they have found a connection between the two incidents.