Lara Henry, far left, Marti Reeder, Merle Reeder and Genevieve Cusano. COURTESY PHOTO, Marti Reeder

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Team Marti in Kent adds two new real estate agents

Two employees of Team Marti of John L. Scott Real Estate in Kent recently earned their real estate…

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Medical examiner identifies Kent son/father in murder-suicide

Donald Lee Dubuc, 48, shot his father, Michael Lee Dubuc, 69, and then shot himself at their West…

A Covington man reportedly throws a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal May 5 in Maui. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii

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Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal | Update

A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an…

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Kent on tour stop for K-pop girls group Mamamoo

Mamamoo, a K-pop girl group from Seoul, South Korea, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at…

Jodi Ann Cathcart. COURTESY PHOTO, Foster Champs of WA

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Medical examiner identifies Covington woman, 36, stabbed at home

Jodi Ann Cathcart, the Covington woman allegedly stabbed to death by her husband, was 36 years old, according…

University of Washington Tacoma recognizes Kent Laboratory Academy for its partnership during a April 30 celebration at the school. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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UW Tacoma honors Kent Laboratory Academy partnership

Kent Laboratory Academy, of the Kent School District, was recently recognized by the University of Washington Tacoma with…

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Kent man reportedly fatally shoots father and then himself

A 48-year-old man reportedly fatally shot his 70-year-old father and then took his own life on the West…

Meghin Margel. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School Board hit with another Open Public Meetings Act suit

Two residents have filed a complaint in King County Superior Court that the Kent School District violated the…

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela during the June 2025 Kentlake High School graduation at the ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District leader reportedly seeking $600,000 buyout

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela reportedly wants a $600,000 buyout of his contract for what he claims…

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Kent man faces federal child pornography charges

A 32-year-old Kent man faces federal charges of production and possession of child pornography after law enforcement tracked…

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Kauffman vs. Soltys showdown tops local legislative races

A November general ballot election showdown for the 47th Legislative District Senate seat between incumbent Claudia Kauffman, D-Kent,…

Donald Cook. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Cook accuses Kent School Board of Open Public Meetings Act violations

Kent School Board director Donald Cook has accused his fellow board members of violating the state Open Public…

Kyle Cathcart. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office

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Covington man faces murder charge for death of his wife

King County prosecutors charged Kyle Wayland Cathcart with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his wife at least 48…

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Kent multifamily housing complexes apply for state grants

Two organizations with a total of three multifamily apartment complexes in Kent have applied for grants from the…

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Kent Police Blotter: April 6-22

Incidents include smoke shop burglary, transit center disturbance, Springwood Park robbery

Kyle Cathcart. Courtesy photo/City of Covington

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Covington man allegedly fatally stabbed his wife inside their home

A 41-year-old Covington man called 911 to report a home invasion May 1 and that both he and…

A child receives a wellness check during the May 2 Teddy Bear Clinic presented by Puget Sound Fire. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Teddy Bear Clinic in Kent attracts hundreds of children

Children got a chance to pick up a free bear, receive a wellness check, spray a fire hose…

The city-owned accesso ShoWare Center in Kent lost more than $1 million in 2024 and nearly $2 million in 2025. The operating losses are covered by the city’s general fund. COURTESY PHOTO, ShoWare Center

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ShoWare Center in Kent loses record-setting $1.88M in 2025

Operating losses at the city-owned accesso ShoWare Center in Kent plummeted in 2025 to a record $1.88 million.

A woman swings a sledgehammer during a firefighting career workshop in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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42 women participate in Kent firefighter, medic workshop

Forty-two women interested in pursuing a career as a firefighter or paramedic recently participated in a workshop hosted…

Jodi Ann Cathcart. COURTESY PHOTO, Foster Champs of WA

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Detectives arrest Kyle Cathcart in Covington killing

King County Sheriff’s Office detectives booked Kyle Wayland Cathcart for investigation of first-degree murder in the May 1…