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A Sound Transit light rail vehicle. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Copper wire theft briefly shuts down light rail in Kent, Federal Way

Copper wire theft shut down the Federal Way Link Extension for several hours Friday morning, Feb. 20 between…

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph has received an annual pay increase of 42.7%, from $168,141 to $240,000, in the four years since the formation of the city Independent Salary Commission in 2023 by the City Council. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Commission approves Kent mayor’s pay hike to $240,000 per year

Pay increase of 9.2% for 2026

Passengers demonstrate open payments with credit cards and phones to pay transit fares on the ORCA system. COURTESY PHOTO, ORCA

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Transit riders will be able to pay fares with credit, debit cards

A new Tap to Pay feature by One Regional Card for All (ORCA) will allow transit riders to…

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Kent Police arrest man wanted for domestic violence

Took him into custody after stopping his vehicle on East Hill

State Sen. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines. COURTESY PHOTO

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33rd Legislative District Town Hall set for Feb. 22 at Highline College

State lawmakers representing Washington’s 33rd Legislative District will host a community Town Hall from 2 to 3:15 p.m.…

Third Day will perform Sunday, April 19 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Third Day

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Christian rock band Third Day to perform in Kent April 19

The Christian rock band Third Day will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at the accesso ShoWare…

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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 20 to Feb. 3

A sampling of Kent Police incidents Jan. 20 to Feb. 3:

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City of Kent offers free recycling event March 7 at Hogan Park

The city of Kent is offering a residential recycling event for items not typically accepted at the curb.

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Kent Police arrest teen on multiple charges after pursuit

Incident reportedly began with attempted robbery Feb. 16 at ATM on East Hill; teen then fled in vehicle

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Kent teachers could be let go if enough don’t leave

District may target new teachers due to budget cuts; incentive offered for early notice of resignation, retirement

A pond is one of the features at Kaibara Park, an half-acre park in downtown Kent near the Kent Library. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Woman found dead at downtown Kent park died of drug overdose

King County Medical Examiner’s Office rules Feb. 11 death an accident

A propellant tank inside the Stoke Space rocket manufacturing facility in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Stoke Space

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Kent-based Stoke Space receives another $350M in funding

Company plans to launch its first reusable rocket later this year

Methamphetamine seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). COURTESY FILE PHOTO, DEA

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Drug-ring leader with ties to Kent man faces federal charges

Man transported last month from Mexico to U.S.; Kent man sentenced on similar charges

A rendering of what a new manufacturing campus in Kent on the Naden property could look like. COURTESY IMAGE, Mortenson Development

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Developer sees Naden property in Kent as prime location

Future manufacturing campus could be ‘catalyst for economic development’

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Ex-Kent-based Thunderbirds star Theodore playing in Olympics for Canada

Defenseman part of team considered a gold-medal favorite in Italy

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Kent Police investigate death of woman found at downtown park

Renton woman, 48, had head injury when located early Feb. 11 at Kaibara Park; injured man also found

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Kent mayor plans State of the City address at new facility

Will deliver speech March 19 at Kent East Hill Operations Center

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Medical examiner identifies man fatally stabbed in Kent

27-year-old man died from stab wound of chest at West Hill apartment complex

Burlington will be opening this spring on the East Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Burlington Stores

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Burlington to open Kent store on East Hill near Target

Will feature discounted brand-name apparel and other items at former TOP Food and Drug store

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph could see her salary go up in 2026 to $20,000 per month, a 9.2% increase. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Proposal would boost Kent mayor’s annual salary to $240,000

A 9.2% increase from current pay of $219,720; City Council pay to remain the same