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REI to RIP: Demolition begins of former Kent headquarters

Two warehouses will replace office buildings

Alleah Taylor talks to “CBS This Morning” Feb. 10 about the alleged attack by ex-Seahawk lineman Chad Wheeler in their Kent apartment. COURTESY IMAGE, CBS

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Kent woman gives interview to CBS about alleged attack by ex-Seahawk Chad Wheeler

Says she is ‘beyond grateful’ to be alive

Police Chief Rafael Padilla. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent City Council grills police chief about controversial arrest

Rafael Padilla put on hot seat about tactics, language used after members see video

A city snowplow hits the streets of Kent in February 2019. Snow is expected to fall Thursday night through Saturday, Feb. 11-13. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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Snow likely to start falling Thursday night in Kent with more the next two days

No large amounts predicted each day but could total an estimated 5 inches or more

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Divers find stolen vehicle in Kent’s Lake Fenwick

SUV reported stolen in 2018

Joe Fain. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Women’s group wants Joe Fain to resign from state Redistricting Commission

Says rape allegation made in 2018 has never been properly investigated

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Investigation of Kent Police fatal shooting of armed man nears end

Darren Butrick, 60, died in Nov. 4 shootout outside his home

The U.S. Department of Justice released a photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice

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Proud Boys member with local ties to be transferred to D.C. to face charges

A federal judge orders Ethan Nordean to District of Columbia court related to Capitol riots

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Dervin pleads not guilty to killing his estranged wife in Kent

38-year-old man arrested in Minnesota; returned to Washington state

COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Brian Liesse/Thunderbirds

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Kent-based Thunderbirds to return to Western Hockey League play March 19

No fans to be allowed at games

Wilson Playfields, 13028 SE 251st St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Two city of Kent sports complex fields reopen

Wilson Playfields, Hogan Park at Russell Road taking reservations; no tournaments yet

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Riverbend Driving Range in Kent closes for $1.5 million renovation

Facility expected to reopen in May; 14 driving range stalls to be added

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Duke Realty plans 268,000-square-foot warehouse in Kent

Purchased property in the 7400 block of South 202nd Street for $23.5 million

Avery Zerr. COURTESY PHOTO

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Kentwood High senior candidate for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Avery Zerr named one of 60 Presidential Scholars in the Arts

The U.S. Department of Justice released this photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice

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Proud Boys member with local ties charged for role in Jan. 6 riots

Ethan Nordean faces charges of obstructing or impeding an official proceeding

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Kent School Board appoints Bento to vacant position

Teaches at Renton High School

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No date yet for in-person learning in Kent School District

Feb. 22 remains tentative date under revised hybrid plan

A mobile home fire Feb. 1 in the 28400 block of 168th Avenue Southeast in Kent claimed the life of an elderly man. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Elderly man dies in Kent mobile home fire

Early Tuesday in unincorporated King County; caused by overloaded electrical power strip

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King County opens COVID-19 vaccination center in Kent

All appointments filled up at ShoWare Center through Feb. 28

Chad Wheeler, a former Seahawks offensive tackle, pleaded not guilty to first-degree domestic violence assault and two other charges on Feb. 1 after reportedly attacking his girlfriend Jan. 22 at their Kent apartment. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks

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Ex-Seahawk Wheeler pleads not guilty to attacking girlfriend at Kent apartment

Girlfriend tells judge, ‘I am not safe’ with Wheeler, who posted bail, out of custody