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Pedestrian killed in Kent collision with vehicle identified

Shane O’Flynn, 34, of Renton, died in accident, according to King County Medical Examiner’s Office

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Halloween Themed Spirits Walk coming to downtown Kent Oct. 24

Wear costumes and taste spirits from boutique distilleries and local makers

Larry Martinez. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Cause, manner of death of Kent man, 81, to remain undetermined

Remains of Larry Martinez were found in August after he went missing in June 2022

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Police arrest two Kent teens for robbery near Kent Station

Boys ages 17 and 14 reportedly robbed a 16-year-old Federal Way boy of money Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16

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Kent School District leader further explains flag raising decision

‘This choice was not made lightly,’ superintendent Israel Vela says in email to staff

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela made the decision to keep flags raised at schools after the death of Charlie Kirk. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

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Flag raising controversy strikes Kent School District

Tensions rise after superintendent’s decision not to keep flags at half-staff for Charlie Kirk

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 24 to Sept. 5

Incidents include child shot in leg, scooter attack, school threat

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Pedestrian dies after getting struck by vehicle in Kent

Renton man, 34, reportedly tried to cross SE 208th Street at about 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Kent City Council approves $63.5 million campus relocation project

Work will begin on new administrative services building, Centennial Center; City Hall to come down

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb dies of cancer

Webb, 55, spent 26 years with the agency; diagnosed with cancer in late December 2024

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Kentridge High Class of 1975 to celebrate 50th reunion

Activities set for Sept. 12-14 include ‘Local Cruise In,’ dinner, bar gatherings

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Kent Police arrest man for eluding after chase into Federal Way

Pursuit began Sept. 2 along West Meeker Street and ended on Pacific Highway South

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I-5 South 272nd northbound off-ramp to close two weekends in Kent

10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday Sept. 5-8 and Sept. 12-15 for Sound Transit construction

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Congresswoman Kim Schrier calls for Kennedy’s resignation

Actions as Health and Human Services secretary ‘jeopardize the health and safety of the American people’

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Kent man, 52, killed in crash along SR 18 in Auburn

Two vehicles collided traveling westbound Wednesday night, Sept. 3

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Kent City Council questions Metro about cutting bus route | Update

Members also voice concerns about areas of East Hill without service

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Kent-based Project Feast receives $86,750 county grant

Funds to help rescue surplus crops from local farmers to support culinary training for immigrants and refugees

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Kent Chamber to host Fred Meyer closure roundtable Sept. 9

Public invited to share ideas, voice concerns and collaborate on solutions

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Anti-Trump protests line overpasses in Kent, Auburn, Covington | Photos

People show up Labor Day along SR 18 and SR 167

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Crime stats show theft dropping at Kent East Hill Fred Meyer

Kroger listed theft as one reason for closing store despite 48% drop in incidents from 2022 to 2024