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Kent’s Theatre Battery to present ‘The Threepenny Opera’

Musical to run Thursdays through Sundays Aug. 14-31; all performances are free

File Photo, Kent Reporter

News

Medical examiner identifies Kent man, woman shot at apartment complex

Gary Lee Winston, 34, and Migna Elizabeth Kennebrew, 46, killed July 14; suspect in custody

Capt. Brandon Minneman. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Procession set July 18 in Kent for fallen fire Capt. Brandon Minneman

Will go from 11:10 to 11:50 a.m. from Puget Sound Fire Station 75 to Renton church

File Photo, Kent Reporter

News

Kent Police arrest man as suspect in fatal shootings at apartment complex

Kent man, 51, taken into custody July 16 after man and woman killed July 14

Canyon Ridge Middle School in Kent is at 11000 SE 264th St. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Business

Kent garbage drop-off site changes and Saturday date added | Latest Update

Republic Services changes schedule again

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Council

Northwest

King County Council adopts ‘Welcoming’ motion for immigrants

Council responds to Trump administration ‘sowing fear across the country through brutal, unjust persecution’

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Kentwood High grad wins Kent Cornucopia Days 5K Run

Ryan Stamper, 19, of Covington takes title after finishing 10th in 2024; Tacoma woman top female finisher

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

News

Man found not guilty in Kent fatal shooting of mother’s boyfriend

Jury agrees with self-defense argument to aid his mother after son witnessed years of abuse

File Photo, Kent Reporter

News

Man, woman fatally shot at Kent apartment complex

Kent Police trying to determine what led up to shooting Monday night, July 14 on East Hill

Courtesy Photo, Republic Services

Business

Kent residents can drop off garbage July 16-18 at ShoWare Center | Update

City issues statement encouraging Republic Services, Teamsters to ‘reach a settlement as soon as possible’

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New Veterans Drive tunnel under I-5 in Kent to open to traffic

Tunnel opens July 16 to give drivers another option rather than SR 516 interchange

Courtesy Photo, Republic Services

Business

Republic Services work stoppage continues in Kent

Monday, July 14 marks fourth day of no residential collections; many commercial customers getting service

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Life

A cool time during sunny weather at Kent Cornucopia Days | Photos

52nd annual street festival draws thousands to downtown

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News

Kent-based UTOPIA Washington partners with Seattle nonprofit

HealthierHere announces 4 new partnerships to help residents get essential health and social services

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News

King County buys building for new Kent animal shelter

Plans to close current site in Kent and move 2 miles north in 2027 at cost of $19.5…

Courtesy Photo, Kent Cornucopia Days

News

Street list closure for Kent Cornucopia Days

Downtown streets to close Thursday evening, July 10 through Sunday night, July 13

COURTESY PHOTO, ShoWare Center
The city-owned accesso ShoWare Center in Kent continues to lose money, including about $2.5 million over the last three years.

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City of Kent-owned ShoWare Center loses $1 million in 2024

Record-high operating loss since arena opened in 2009; city covers losses from its general fund

Kent Police officers examine a black 2013 Chevrolet Camaro after it crashed July 7 into a day care facility along East Smith Street. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

News

Man, 42, could face vehicular assault charge in Kent crash

Federal Way man driving westbound down Smith hill when Chevy Camaro crashed into building

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Business

Work stoppage in Kent halts Republic Services collections | Update

Day 2: Drivers honor strikes in Thurston County and other states against waste collection company

File Photo, Kent Reporter

News

Kent Police Blotter: June 23 to July 5

Incidents include construction site burglary, cable wire theft, rock thrower