United States Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ

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Man pleads guilty to home invasion robberies in Kent, elsewhere

Armed, masked men entered homes in 2022 and tied up victims as they ransacked places

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King County Metro rolls out new fleet of battery-electric buses

Routes in Kent, Auburn and Renton among the cities that will feature the new buses

New Shepard rocket. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Blue Origin

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Kent-based Blue Origin pauses New Shepard flight program

Company announces no tourist flights for at least two years; to focus on lunar program

Kent Police arrest a suspect Jan. 16 after he reportedly stabbed a man earlier in the day at the Kent Library. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

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Man, 37, faces assault charge in Kent Library stabbing

Reportedly stabbed 18-year-old man in arm Jan. 16 in unprovoked attack

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Kent Book & Art Festival set for March 14 downtown

Independent authors, artists from Kent and nearby communities to be featured at free event

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Man gets 6-year prison sentence as part of drug ring

Operated from Kent to Everett dealing fentanyl, cocaine

Kent Municipal Court, 1220 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent Municipal Court case continues for Golden Steer owners

Each face charges for allegedly buying and selling stolen alcohol during police undercover sting

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Kent Downtown Partnership offers facade improvement grants

Up to $20,000 available to impact Historic Downtown Kent District

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Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot makes acting debut

WNBA guard plays herself in guest appearance on NBC series ‘Chicago Med’

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Medical examiner rules death of Kent man, 33, as homicide | Update

Man identified; found dead of stab wounds in brush Jan. 25 in the 25400 block of 74th Avenue…

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Man, 37, stabs another man in arm at Kent Library

Police arrest man for investigation of second-degree assault in Jan. 16 incident

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Kent School District ‘misleading’ stipend list causes inquiries

District released public record document with payments to administrators of $26,000 to $41,000.

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Kent-based Blue Origin completes 17th human spaceflight

Company has flown 98 people into space as part of its New Shepard tourist program

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City of Kent finds developer to purchase Naden property

Panel selects Minneapolis-based Mortenson to attract manufacturer

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Kent Public Works employees help stop, catch wire thief

Spot man reportedly breaking into junction box near Fourth Avenue South and Willis Street

The westbound lanes of South 272nd Street in Kent between Pacific Highway South and South Star Lake Road will close for about four days Jan. 23-26 to install light poles. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit

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Westbound S. 272nd Street in Kent to close for a few days

Daytime hours Jan. 23-26 between Pacific Highway South and South Star Lake Road to install light poles

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Kent Police seek driver that injured teen pedestrian

Woman reportedly driving gray SUV during Dec. 2, 2025 incident in 11400 block of SE 232nd St.

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City offers free Family Night Out event at Kent Commons Jan. 23

Chance to explore community center, find out about programs, play carnival-style games

Ethan Page. COURTESY PHOTO, BR/WWE

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NXT Live coming to ShoWare Center in Kent Feb. 14

To feature Ethan Page, Jacy Jayne and many more

IJenNeh will perform a vibrant fusion of African rhythms, reggae, pop and gospel on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Kent Lutheran Church. COURTESY PHOTO, IJenNeh

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Kent Lutheran Church to offer two free concerts

IJenNeh plays fusion of African rhythms, reggae, pop and gospel Jan. 31; Off Their Rockers perform Feb. 21