Mike Buckingham died Jan. 2 from his battle with cancer. He was an active participant in Kent Fire Department and Kent Police programs to combat drunk driving.

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Kent Police describe profound impact Mike Buckingham had on people

Kent Police issued the following media release Monday about the profound impact Mike Buckingham had on people during…

Ken Sharp

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Court date continued again for Kent City Councilman Sharp

Kent City Councilman Ken Sharp had his latest court date for first-degree theft charges continued to Feb. 19.

Dave Upthegrove

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Upthegrove appointed to Sound Transit Board

The Metropolitan King County Council unanimously appointed County Councilman Dave Upthegrove on Monday to the Sound Transit Board…

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Prospective Kent marijuana business owners speak before City Council

The Kent City Council and two prospective Kent recreational marijuana business owners participated in a spirited debate in…

Kent Police were part of a countywide DUI crackdown.

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Officers make 656 DUI arrests during crackdown in King County

Law enforcement officers in King County arrested 656 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs…

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke takes her oath of office Tuesday

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Kent Mayor Cooke seeks new chief administrative officer; says third term will be her last

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke said she will begin a search for a new chief administrative officer (CAO).

Kent City Councilman Dennis Higgins.

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Kent Councilman Higgins elected to Sound City Association board

Kent City Councilman Dennis Higgins has been elected to the 2014 Board of Directors of the Sound City…

Ken Sharp

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Sharp takes Kent City Council seat with theft charges looming

Ken Sharp took an oath of office Tuesday night to begin his four-year term on the Kent City…

Kent Police Blotter.

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Woman kicks door, breaks window after Kent man refuses to let her in house to use bathroom

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of malicious mischief after she allegedly kicked a screen door and…

Mike Buckingham died Jan. 2 from his battle with cancer. He was an active participant in Kent Fire Department and Kent Police programs to combat drunk driving.

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Mike Buckingham dies from cancer; longtime Kent Fire, Kent Police supporter

The Kent Fire Department posted the following notice on its Facebook page about the death of Mike Buckingham,…

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Number of Kent marijuana business applicants grows to 60

The list of Kent applicants to the state for recreational marijuana business licenses keeps on growing.

Fans can catch the Sounder train Saturday in Kent to travel to the Seahawks playoff game.

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Seahawks’ fans from Kent can take special Sounder train to playoff game

Fans can take Sounder trains to one of the biggest Seattle Seahawks games this season.

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Kent man charged with stealing $8,500 cash from woman he met online

A 24-year-old Kent man allegedly set up a Bellevue woman he met through an online dating service to…

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Ex-Kentridge High teacher faces court hearing on sex crime charge

A former Kentridge High School teacher faces a King County Superior Court hearing Feb. 4 in Kent on…

Brandon Gonzalez

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Kent car crash that killed teen to go to Sheriff’s Office review board in month or so

An accident in Kent between a King County Sheriff's Office patrol car and another vehicle that killed a…

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Kent medical marijuana operator applies for recreational pot license

The operator of a medical marijuana collective garden in Kent has applied for a state license to sell…

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Kent City Council to hold public hearing Jan. 7 about marijuana businesses ban

The Kent City Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, in Council Chambers…

Firefighters put out an attic fire Jan. 1 at a house in the 25000 block of 20th Avenue South on the West Hill.

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Fire damages West Hill house in Kent

A house fire in the 25000 block of 20th Avenue South in Kent has been ruled accidental and…

Mourners attend a memorial service for Teagan McGinnis

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Kent Reporter’s most viewed website stories of 2013

Here are the top 10 most viewed stories on the Kent Reporter's website for 2013, according to Google…

Kent Police Blotter.

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Eight strange Kent Police Blotter items of 2013

A recap of eight of the strangest Kent Police Blotter items from 2013: