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Congressman Adam Smith criticizes Trump for accusing DEI for plane crash

‘The president is not seeking to solve real problems by blaming DEI,’ Smith says

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Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot to return to Chicago

WNBA point guard spent last two seasons with New York Liberty

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Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

Man to face sentencing in murder of girlfriend at Kent hotel

A jury convicted Phillip J. Lopez in the 2021 beating death of Amber Keith at Ramada Inn

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO
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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 14-25

Incidents include robberies, burglaries, carjackings, stolen vehicles

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Kent Police arrest woman reportedly trying to break into home

Owner was home and observed woman on security camera trying to open doors

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King County Council picks Quinn to replace Upthegrove

De’Sean Quinn currently serves on the Tukwila City Council; selected over Keiser and Patterson

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Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th St. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Gun fired during teen fight outside Kentridge High School

Incident occurred Monday evening, Jan. 27 outside gym packed with fans for unified basketball game

Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th St. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and Police Chief Rafael Padilla. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent mayor, police chief discuss immigration enforcement

No changes planned in city after Trump signs executive orders to arrest immigrants

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and Police Chief Rafael Padilla. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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Kent man, 84, dies in two-vehicle crash along 104th Ave. SE

Truck flipped on driver’s side after Monday morning, Jan. 27 collision

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Phoenix Court Apartments, 23913 111th Pl. SE in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments

City of Kent drops lawsuit against Phoenix Court Apartments

Reaches agreement with apartment owners for safety measures to reduce crime at complex

Phoenix Court Apartments, 23913 111th Pl. SE in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments
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Kent Police arrest man who fired shots at another man on West Hill

Nobody hit by shots in early Friday, Jan. 24 incident

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Karen Keiser, above, former state senator and representative, is one of three nominees by King County Executive Dow Constantine to replace Dave Upthegrove on the County Council. The other nominees are former King County Councilmember Julia Patterson and current Tukwila City Councilmember De’Sean Quinn. COURTESY PHOTO

Constantine nominates 3 candidates for King County Council

Karen Keiser, Julia Patterson and De’Sean Quinn are the nominees to replace Dave Upthegrove

Karen Keiser, above, former state senator and representative, is one of three nominees by King County Executive Dow Constantine to replace Dave Upthegrove on the County Council. The other nominees are former King County Councilmember Julia Patterson and current Tukwila City Councilmember De’Sean Quinn. COURTESY PHOTO
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Showtime for Kent Police officers coming up on CW series

Department will be featured on ‘Police 24/7’ episodes this year

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Holy Spirit Church, 313 Third Ave. S., in downtown Kent will serve as a cold weather shelter Jan. 22-24. COURTESY PHOTO, Holy Spirit Church

City of Kent to open Severe Weather Shelter Wednesday night, Jan. 22

Holy Spirit Church will open doors at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 22-24

Holy Spirit Church, 313 Third Ave. S., in downtown Kent will serve as a cold weather shelter Jan. 22-24. COURTESY PHOTO, Holy Spirit Church
Damaged cable lines. FILE PHOTO

Comcast outage in South King County caused by vandals

Outage strikes Tuesday, Jan. 21 in parts of Kent, Renton and other cities

Damaged cable lines. FILE PHOTO
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Man says he’s ‘truly sorry’ for Kent Denny’s shooting that hurt 5

Reacts to governor’s decision to reduce sentence; claims he’s not the same person who shot up restaurant

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Kent Police arrest man in sports bar parking lot shooting

Federal Way man, 36, taken into custody in Dec. 22 shooting that injured 34-year-old Kent man

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Kent Police Blotter: Dec. 23 to Jan. 11

Incidents include robberies, burglaries, shots fired, suspect bites officers

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Kent-based Stoke Space receives $260 million in new investments

More than doubles the company’s total funding, bringing it to $480 million

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King County Metro plans to open a Rapid Ride line to serve Auburn, Kent and Renton in 2027. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Metro

Metro RapidRide line in South County gets $79 million grant

Federal monies will help fund $174 million project in Auburn, Kent and Renton to open in 2027

King County Metro plans to open a Rapid Ride line to serve Auburn, Kent and Renton in 2027. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Metro