U.S. Sen. Patty Murray. COURTESY PHOTO

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U.S. Sen. Patty Murray questions whether Biden should stay in race

‘President Biden must seriously consider the best way to preserve his incredible legacy’

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51st annual Kent Cornucopia Days set for July 12-14

Three-day festival features street fair, food court, 5K run, parade

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Register for National Night Out event in Kent coming up Aug. 6

Organize neighborhood or community event to help get to know neighbors and prevent crime

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Kent Police seek $2.25 million mobile command vehicle for major incidents

City applies for federal grant to pay for vehicle to respond to active shooter, mass casualty events

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Portion of Reith Road in Kent to close for roundabout construction

Detours to be set up during July 9 to Sept. 1 closure at Lake Fenwick Road and South…

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India, Nigeria to participate in Kent-based Blue Origin flight

Among nations that have historically lacked access to space

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Kent School District proposes smaller levy for critical projects

Effort to get voter approval after three consecutive measures fail

Hazrat Ali Rohani, 17, was fatally shot June 5 outside of Big 5 Sporting Goods in Renton. COURTESY PHOTO, Renton Police

News

Muslim civil rights group calls for swift justice in Renton shooting

Hazrat Ali Rohani, 17, a Kent-Meridian student, died in June 5 incident outside store

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Kent Police arrest 14-year-old driver after short, slow pursuit

King County Sheriff’s Office helicopter assists with finding Kent boy in June 28 incident

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Cajun Fest returns to downtown Kent in August

Aug. 17 event will feature Cajun culture, music and cuisine

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Judge denies preliminary injunction in Kent School District civil case

Lawsuit still moves forward in efforts to stop exclusion of Board Director Cook from labor committee

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Kent teachers ratify 3-year contract just 2 years after strike

Kent Education Association (union) reaches agreement with Kent School District

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Kent Police Blotter: June 10-23

Incidents include vehicle thefts, robberies, shootings

The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds will open the 2024-2025 Western Hockey League season Sept. 20 at Vancouver. The home opener is Sept. 28 vs. Wenatchee at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Sports

Kent-based Thunderbirds release WHL regular season schedule

Home opener is Sept. 28 against Wenatchee Wild at ShoWare Center

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Juvenile crime rapidly climbs in Kent over two-year period

Assault with a firearm up 221% in 2023 compared to 2021; robberies increase 153%

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Kent Police arrest teen in stolen vehicle reportedly armed with gun

Officers locate vehicle on East Hill; boy, 16, allegedly carjacked it 2 days prior in Des Moines

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Life

Salsa in the Streets event added to Kent Cornucopia Days lineup

Enjoy live salsa music and Santana tribute on Saturday, July 13

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Sheriff’s Office asking for help to identify vehicle in hit-and-run

Pedestrian injured in collision June 16 just east of Kent at 148th Avenue SE and SE 200th Street

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5-vehicle collision on I-5 in Kent totals 3 vehicles; no serious injuries

Three cars, two trucks involved in Friday, June 21 crash

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SeaTac man sentenced to life in 2021 Des Moines triple murder

Jury convicted Joshua Puloka in May of shootings outside of sports bar