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Kent Police officers fired 13 shots in fatal shooting at warehouse

Each reportedly fired rifles after Federal Way man fired two shots with pistol

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire firefighter dies of cancer

Capt. Brandon Minneman, 43, worked 17 years with the agency; survivors include wife and 3 children

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Auburn man pleads not guilty to killing Kent-Meridian student

Accused of driving getaway vehicle in June 2024 shooting at city of Kent park

Elvis Anolin Duran-Reyes. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe

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Death of Kent auto mechanic after attack ruled as homicide

King County Medical Examiner’s Office determines 53-year-old man beat to death in May 2024 assault

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Kent middle school student takes 2nd in state civics bee

Sara Akmel, of Mill Creek Middle School, earns $500 cash prize

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Fatal shooting of Kent father remains under investigation

Leroy Tinoga died of multiple gunshot wounds in June 16 incident on East Hill

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Kent man charged in clinic bombing dies in federal custody

Daniel Park found unresponsive June 24 at Los Angeles detention center

U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice

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Ex-Kent resident gets 22-month sentence for drug dealing

Mexican citizen, 33, says he was lured to U.S. under false pretenses to work in construction

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Kentwood High School gets a street with its nickname

Conqueror Avenue had no name before; school ASB president led drive to get sign from city of Covington

Fireworks will be displayed at 10 p.m. Friday, July 4 at the Fourth of July Splash in Kent at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Fourth of July Splash in Kent to feature fireworks display

July 4 event also will feature music and food trucks

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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Man fatally shot on East Hill in Kent; found inside vehicle

Incident Monday afternoon, June 16 in area of SE 240th Street and 108th Avenue SE

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People ‘fed up’ with Trump administration protest in Covington | Photos

Estimated crowd of 1,500 lines main street in town June 14 with signs and chants

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

60-foot long mural colorfully decorates wall behind school