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No Kings protest against Trump draws about 1,300 to Covington

Indivisible Covington member responds to fighter jet video posted by president in response to rallies

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Golden Steer Restaurant, 23826 104th Ave. SE, in Kent.

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Kent Police arrest Golden Steer restaurant owners

Two owners reportedly bought stolen alcohol, catfish and other items to sell at their business

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police say DEA had Oct. 16 operation in city, not ICE

Department issues news release after rumors of ICE using church parking lot on East Hill for staging area

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Kent fire at Waterbrook Apartments displaces five families

15 people displaced; nobody injured in fire that broke out at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17

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Six country singers to perform Dec. 3 in Kent at ShoWare Center

100.7 The Wolf’s Hometown Holiday concert returns

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

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King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 4 general election

Voters should receive ballots by Oct. 20

The 2024 Haunted Boo-levard at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Life

Celebrate Halloween at Kent Station’s Haunted Boo-Levard

Safe trick-or-treating, festive fun and a brand-new attraction during Oct. 31 event

Jasmyne Faborito, organizer of the Torklift Central Turkey Challenge, left, and Kent Mayor Dana Ralph during the Oct. 7 City Council meeting to recognize the annual event to raise money and food for the Kent Food Bank. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Business

13th annual Turkey Challenge in Kent seeks food, money donations

Torklift Central runs event that pursues contributions for the Kent Food Bank

File Photo, Kent Reporter

News

Bomb squad neutralizes explosive device at Kent Police Station

A concerned citizen found backpack near Green River and brought it to station Tuesday morning, Oct. 14

People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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No Kings rallies set for South King County cities on Oct. 18

Covington, Auburn, Renton, Des Moines among cities where people will protest Trump administration

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Nighttime lane closures in Kent set for Pacific Highway South

Northbound and southbound left lanes to close over the next few weeks for work near light rail station

A K-9 unit of Officer Matthew Flesher and Gambit helped find a man Oct. 11 in Kent fleeing on foot from the Washington State Patrol. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent Police K-9 unit helps catch man running from State Patrol

Search by Gambit finds man hiding in bushes after fleeing from traffic stop Oct. 11

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WSDOT wants input about changes in Kent along State Route 99

Online survey available through Nov. 4 about proposed designs for sidewalks, bike lanes and other features

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Procession, service honors Kent-based Puget Sound Fire deputy chief

Jimmy Webb, 56, a 26-year veteran, died of occupational-related cancer

Kent-based Open Doors for Multicultural Families plans to open an Early Learning Center and Family Resource Center in 2027 as part of the proposed Kent Multicultural Village on the West Hill near light rail. Courtesy Rendering, Schemata Workshop

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Kent nonprofit Open Doors loses two federal education grants

Leaders of Open Doors for Multicultural Families believe Trump administration ‘targeted’ agency

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New tolling system on SR 167 starts Monday, Oct. 20; rates $1 to $15

Non-tolled lanes will remain for drivers between Renton and Puyallup, including Kent and Auburn

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Bonaci Fine Jewelry to close in Kent after 35 years

Owner Bob Bonaci retiring from business to start a ‘next chapter in life’

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District enrollment much lower than projected

Latest numbers show 792 fewer students which means reduced state funding

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police bust man with DUI, DV warrants at bus shelter

Multiple men reportedly were camping at Metro bus shelter downtown along West Meeker Street

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Medical examiner identifies Kent man, 44, lying on railroad tracks

Rules cause and manner of death as ‘pending’ in Oct. 7 death