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Kent fire at Waterbrook Apartments displaces five families

15 people displaced; nobody injured in fire that broke out at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17

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Six country singers to perform Dec. 3 in Kent at ShoWare Center

100.7 The Wolf’s Hometown Holiday concert returns

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Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 4 general election

Voters should receive ballots by Oct. 20

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
The 2024 Haunted Boo-levard at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Celebrate Halloween at Kent Station’s Haunted Boo-Levard

Safe trick-or-treating, festive fun and a brand-new attraction during Oct. 31 event

The 2024 Haunted Boo-levard at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Jasmyne Faborito, organizer of the Torklift Central Turkey Challenge, left, and Kent Mayor Dana Ralph during the Oct. 7 City Council meeting to recognize the annual event to raise money and food for the Kent Food Bank. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

13th annual Turkey Challenge in Kent seeks food, money donations

Torklift Central runs event that pursues contributions for the Kent Food Bank

Jasmyne Faborito, organizer of the Torklift Central Turkey Challenge, left, and Kent Mayor Dana Ralph during the Oct. 7 City Council meeting to recognize the annual event to raise money and food for the Kent Food Bank. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Bomb squad neutralizes explosive device at Kent Police Station

A concerned citizen found backpack near Green River and brought it to station Tuesday morning, Oct. 14

File Photo, Kent Reporter
People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

No Kings rallies set for South King County cities on Oct. 18

Covington, Auburn, Renton, Des Moines among cities where people will protest Trump administration

People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Nighttime lane closures in Kent set for Pacific Highway South

Northbound and southbound left lanes to close over the next few weeks for work near light rail station

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A K-9 unit of Officer Matthew Flesher and Gambit helped find a man Oct. 11 in Kent fleeing on foot from the Washington State Patrol. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Kent Police K-9 unit helps catch man running from State Patrol

Search by Gambit finds man hiding in bushes after fleeing from traffic stop Oct. 11

A K-9 unit of Officer Matthew Flesher and Gambit helped find a man Oct. 11 in Kent fleeing on foot from the Washington State Patrol. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
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WSDOT wants input about changes in Kent along State Route 99

Online survey available through Nov. 4 about proposed designs for sidewalks, bike lanes and other features

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Procession, service honors Kent-based Puget Sound Fire deputy chief

Jimmy Webb, 56, a 26-year veteran, died of occupational-related cancer

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Kent-based Open Doors for Multicultural Families plans to open an Early Learning Center and Family Resource Center in 2027 as part of the proposed Kent Multicultural Village on the West Hill near light rail. Courtesy Rendering, Schemata Workshop

Kent nonprofit Open Doors loses two federal education grants

Leaders of Open Doors for Multicultural Families believe Trump administration ‘targeted’ agency

Kent-based Open Doors for Multicultural Families plans to open an Early Learning Center and Family Resource Center in 2027 as part of the proposed Kent Multicultural Village on the West Hill near light rail. Courtesy Rendering, Schemata Workshop
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New tolling system on SR 167 starts Monday, Oct. 20; rates $1 to $15

Non-tolled lanes will remain for drivers between Renton and Puyallup, including Kent and Auburn

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Bonaci Fine Jewelry to close in Kent after 35 years

Owner Bob Bonaci retiring from business to start a ‘next chapter in life’

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Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent School District enrollment much lower than projected

Latest numbers show 792 fewer students which means reduced state funding

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent Police bust man with DUI, DV warrants at bus shelter

Multiple men reportedly were camping at Metro bus shelter downtown along West Meeker Street

File Photo, Kent Reporter
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Medical examiner identifies Kent man, 44, lying on railroad tracks

Rules cause and manner of death as ‘pending’ in Oct. 7 death

File Photo, Kent Reporter
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Disney on Ice returns to Kent Oct. 22-26 at ShoWare Center

Eight performances set for Let’s Dance!

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File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent man, 44, reportedly lying on tracks when struck by train

BNSF Railway train engineers sounded horn prior to Oct. 7 but were unable to stop train prior to collision

File Photo, Kent Reporter
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Kent-based Stoke Space raises $510 million in funding

Money will speed up production of rocket company’s reusable launch vehicle

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