Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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3 defendants plead not guilty in killing of 13-year-old Kent boy

Two brothers, ages 20 and 16, and 17-year-old friend face robbery, murder charges

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Kent-based Thunderbirds hire Tom Orr as new team trainer

Orr comes to Western Hockey League club from small college in Colorado

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Upthegrove takes over second place in state lands commissioner race

Des Moines Democrat remains in tight primary battle with two Republicans for top two spots

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Kent-based Thunderbirds trainer moves on after 17 years with team

Phil Varney joined the junior hockey team in 2007 and worked more than 1,000 games

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Kent brush fire strikes along Interurban Trail near South 196th St.

Firefighters extinguish Aug. 8 fire in about two hours, 30 minutes

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Five injured in Kent crash of stolen vehicle after police pursuit

Vehicle, driven by 18-year-old man, collided with another vehicle Aug. 8 along South 277th Street

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Schrier, Goers to clash for 8th Congressional District seat

Showdown between Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier and Auburn Republican Carmen Goers

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Independent arbitrator upholds firing of Kent Police officer

Denies grievance filed by union on behalf of Michael Morfoot after police chief dismissed him

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Liver transplant as toddler saved life of 19-year-old Kent man

Kaden Hollis shares his story at Donation Celebration event presented by LifeCenter Northwest

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Neighbors gather for National Night Out in Kent to help prevent crime

Kent Police officers, city leaders and staff visit neighborhoods during annual event

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King County animal services reduces fee to $30 to encourage pet adoptions

Find animals to adopt at county’s Kent shelter

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Upthegrove in tight state lands commissioner primary race

Des Moines Democrat in close race with two Republicans to advance to Nov. 5 ballot

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Congressional District 8 incumbent Schrier to face Goers in November

Democrat Schrier winning primary with 51% of vote; Republican Goers at 44% to each advance

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Kent man pleads not guilty to killing 13-year-old boy at park

18-year-old is first of four to be arraigned in the robbery, murder case

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Separate fires in Kent strike three homes on East Hill | Photos

No injuries in weekend fires but damages to homes, vehicles; neighbor alerts residents to one fire

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Kent man pleads not guilty to kidnapping 6-year-old girl

Remains in custody with bail set at $200,000

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Woman hit, injured by Amtrak train in Kent while walking near tracks

Incident Sunday evening, Aug. 4 near First Avenue North and Cole Street

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Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds hire assistant coach

Former Western Hockey League player Taylor Makin comes to team from B.C. Hockey League

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Kent Spotlight Series releases 2024-2025 concert lineup

Seven performances starting Sept. 20 and ending March 21, 2025

Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Kent teen reportedly driving 103 mph in fatal hit-and-run

16-year-old boy faces seven felony charges in July 13 collision