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Construction will go from April 13 to spring 2027 along West Meeker Street in Kent between Washington Avenue and the Interurban Trail, part of the city’s Meet Me on Meeker project. COURTESY IMAGE, City of Kent

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Kent to start major construction project along West Meeker Street

Get ready for a yearlong, $6.8 million major construction project in Kent along West Meeker Street between Washington…

Masthi Bar & Grill, 320 W. Harrison St., in downtown Kent, had a grand opening and ribbon cutting April 7. COURTESY PHOTO, Masthi Bar & Grill

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Masthi Bar & Grill opens location in downtown Kent

Masthi Bar & Grill in downtown Kent, which features Indian cuisine, opened earlier this year at 320 W.…

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Kent Police arrest man for fatal stabbing; victim identified

Kent Police arrested a 40-year-old Kent man for allegedly stabbing to death a 31-year-old man found lying on…

Denzel Pressley was one of the men killed in a double shooting April 7 in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe

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Kent man faces potential murder charges in double shooting

A 34-year-old Kent man faces a potential charge of two counts of second-degree murder for allegedly shooting two…

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Section of James Street in Kent to close for railroad track repairs

Drivers will need to detour around a full road closure in Kent of West James Street between First…

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Police arrest Kent man in East Hill fatal double shooting

Kent Police arrested a 34-year-old Kent man for allegedly shooting and killing two men at an East Hill…

Paul Raftis has retired after nearly 36 years as owner and chef at Paolo’s Italian Restaurant, 23810 104th Ave. SE, in Kent. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter

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Owner/chef of Paolo’s Italian Restaurant in Kent retires

Dressed in a long-sleeved T-shirt with a small old station wagon and palm tree pocket design, gray shorts…

State Rep. Chris Stearns. COURTESY PHOTO

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Democrat Stearns to seek reelection to state House position

State Rep. Chris Stearns, D-Auburn, will run this year for a third two-year term in the 47th Legislative…

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Section of Meeker Street in Kent to close for railroad track repairs

Crews will close West Meeker Street in downtown Kent between First Avenue South and Railroad Avenue South from…

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Three men killed in Kent in shooting, stabbing incidents Tuesday night

Three men were killed Tuesday night, April 7 in Kent in a double shooting and a separate stabbing…

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Covington City Council member to run for state Senate

Republican Kristina Soltys, a Covington City Council member, will run for the state Senate in the 47th Legislative…

Kent Police arrest Travis Alen Jan. 16 at the King County Metro Transit Center after he stabbed a man earlier in the day at the Kent Library. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Man receives 13-month sentence in Kent Library attack

A 37-year-old Seattle man received a 13-month sentence for second-degree assault after he stabbed a man in the…

Jeremy Hurd. COURTESY PHOTO

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King County radio emergency system gets new executive director

An emergency radio system used for 911 dispatching and operational communications by fire departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency…

West Fenwick Park, 3808 S. Reith Road, in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent Parks

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Water shut off at West Fenwick Park in Kent due to leak

The city of Kent has shut off all water at West Fenwick Park, 3808 S. Reith Road, due…

Maj. Ariana Savino. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Air Force

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Gov. orders flags at half-staff April 10 for Maj. Savino

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff on April 10 for Maj. Ariana…

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Kent School District considers November levy measure

Kent School District leaders might send a replacement educational programs and operations levy to voters this November rather…

Washington State Patrol troopers and detectives take Jerry C. Denson, wanted for a 2017 vehicular homicide charge, into custody April 2 in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, State Patrol

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Troopers arrest man wanted in 2017 Kent fatal crash along I-5

Washington State Patrol detectives arrested a man wanted for more than eight years after failing to appear on…

Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System

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Kent Library to close later this year for major renovation

A major renovation is expected for late summer or early fall at the downtown Kent Library, which will…

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Marek Sklenicka makes one of his 50 saves Wednesday night, April 1 against Penticton in game four of their Western Hockey League playoff series at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based T-Birds stay alive in playoffs with 4-3 win against Penticton

Marek Sklenicka made 50 saves and the Seattle Thunderbirds held on to beat the Penticton (B.C.) Vees 4-3…

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City of Kent to offer NFL Flag Football teams for children

City of Kent Parks have partnered with the NFL Flag Football League to offer teams this summer for…