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Kent Police arrest man for allegedly kidnapping girlfriend

Witnesses reportedly saw the man dragging the woman into a vehicle during March 14 incident

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Kent fire burns more than 100 vehicles at wrecking yard

Crews spent about seven hours extinguishing fire that broke out early Sunday, March 16

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City of Kent fails to get state support for sales tax hike

Two measures backed by city leaders to raise revenue for more police don’t advance out of committees

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Two men face murder charges in 2024 Covington shooting

Incident reportedly started over a stolen bong; 18-year-old man fatally shot

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State Sen. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines. COURTESY PHOTO, Legislative Support Services

33rd District Community Town Hall set for Saturday, March 15

Meet Sen. Tina Orwall and Reps. Mia Gregerson and Edwin Obras to ask questions and discuss issues

State Sen. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines. COURTESY PHOTO, Legislative Support Services
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Sophia Sappa, left, the sister of Gabriel Coury, and their parents Michael and Shellie Coury at a 2023 vigil for Gabriel in Kent. He was killed along 132nd Avenue SE after being struck by a vehicle while riding his scooter.

Project aims to reduce vehicle crashes along deadly corridor

Traffic safety campaign targets 140th/132nd Avenue SE corridor in Renton, Kent, Auburn

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Sophia Sappa, left, the sister of Gabriel Coury, and their parents Michael and Shellie Coury at a 2023 vigil for Gabriel in Kent. He was killed along 132nd Avenue SE after being struck by a vehicle while riding his scooter.
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37th annual Kent Kids’ Arts Day attracts many young artists | Photos

Children in preschool to fourth grade participated in hands-on projects at Kent Commons

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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 24 to March 11

Incidents include stolen vehicles, employee theft, police pursuit, shooting

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Proposal to raise pay for Kent mayor, City Council members

Each scheduled to receive 3.6% cost-of-living increase; mayor’s pay would jump to $219,720 per year

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Emphasis patrols in Kent over the weekend lead to arrests

Focus on areas with high crime activity on the East Hill, West Hill and in the Valley

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Kent Mayor Ralph fights for right to raise sales tax

She says Legislature should help reward Kent for its strong economic impact on state

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Public Health – Seattle King County recommends flu shots to help prevent illness. Courtesy File Photo, Multicare

Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King County

Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years

Public Health – Seattle King County recommends flu shots to help prevent illness. Courtesy File Photo, Multicare
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Kent man sentenced for killing man who had affair with his girlfriend

Receives 18 years in prison for 2022 stabbing inside Des Moines apartment

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Kent picks Scenic Hill’s ‘Sabella’ Curtis as Teacher of the Year

Kindergarten teacher says every student ‘deserves a dynamic, engaging and nurturing environment

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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph to seek third four-year term

Ralph first elected mayor in 2017 and reelected in 2021

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Phoenix Court Apartments, 23913 111th Pl. SE, in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments

Valley SWAT helps capture man in Kent with felony warrants

Officers surround Phoenix Court Apartments Feb. 28 to take 39-year-old man into custody

Phoenix Court Apartments, 23913 111th Pl. SE, in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments
Toni Troutner

Toni Troutner to run for third Kent City Council term

Voters first elected her in 2017 to seven-member council; reelected her in 2021

Toni Troutner
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Large Kent apartment complex coming to West Hill near light rail

Developer plans 564 units behind Lowe’s; receives 8-year property tax exemption from city

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City of Kent corrections officer retires after 36 years

Jill Kinsella started in 1989 at the city jail, just three years after it opened

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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph during her 2024 State of the City address. FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent Mayor Ralph sets State of the City address for March 20

Speech will begin at 7 p.m. at Kent-Meridian High School

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph during her 2024 State of the City address. FILE PHOTO, City of Kent