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Man charged with attempting to kill two Kent homeless women

Reportedly became upset when they turned down his sexual propositions

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Kent’s ShoWare Center operating losses hit $744,191 in 2022

Projected deficit could be close to $1 million in 2023 at city-owned arena

Seattle’s Brad Lambert and the rest of the Thunderbirds will play the Kamloops Blazers for the WHL Western Conference title in a best-of-seven series starting April 29. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based Thunderbirds to play Kamloops Blazers in Western Conference finals

Best-of-seven series rematch from last season starts April 29 at ShoWare Center

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Medical examiner identifies Kent man killed by police

Man, 52, reportedly advanced on Kent officers with circular saw prior to being shot

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Kent, Auburn, Renton mayors sign letter to legislators about drug laws

Three among 28 mayors across the state opposing House changes to Senate bill on drug possession laws

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Playoff perfect: Kent-based Thunderbirds advance to Western Conference finals

Seattle sweeps Prince George to improve to 8-0 in playoffs; open next round April 29 at ShoWare Center

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Kent’s Salt Air Vista Park on the West Hill gets a major upgrade | Photos

Neighborhood park gets a new playground, swings and renovated lawn area

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Des Moines woman gets 30-month prison sentence for bank fraud, ID theft

Defrauded individual victims and financial institutions of at least $107,472

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Kent Police fatally shoot man armed with circular saw on East Hill

Officers responded to domestic dispute call Tuesday afternoon

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Three businesses dominate contributions to Kent school bond campaign

$5,000 each from companies that do regular business with the school district

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Kent, Federal Way men charged in scheme to illegally purchase firearms

2 men reportedly would buy guns and transfer them to others; over 100 bought in less than 2…

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Man faces malicious mischief charges for breaking windows in Des Moines

As many as 14 downtown businesses had rocks or bricks thrown through exterior windows

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Kent Police Blotter: March 27-April 10

Incidents include baby left at hotel, smash and grab burglary, Fred Meyer customer robbery

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T-Birds beat Prince George twice in Kent to open second round of WHL playoffs

Seattle has won six consecutive playoff games

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Rocks thrown through windows at 16 Des Moines businesses

Man arrested for reportedly tossing large rocks through restaurant, bar, bank, grocery store windows

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Time to sign up for Kent Cornucopia Days 5K walk, run

Registration underway for Saturday, July 15 event

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Two people inside car injured when it crashes into Kent apartment | Photos

Car went down an embankment in the 8700 block of South 259th Street

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Individual honors rolling in for Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds

Goalie Thomas Milic, defenseman Kevin Korchinski and general manager Bill La Forge up or WHL awards

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Kent Police Cmdr. Grove receives chief’s excellence award

Honored for his work with the new Community Immersion Law Enforcement program

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Kent Little League celebrates opening day of 2023 season

Mayor Dana Ralph leads the festivities at Ryan Brunner Field