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Democrat Upthegrove remains in tight state lands commissioner race

Stands in second in battle against two Republicans with chance to advance to Nov. 5 general election

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16-year-old Kent boy pleads not guilty to high-speed fatal crash

Reportedly driving 103 mph in stolen vehicle during collision after police pursuit

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Kent-based Valley Communications Center earns Team of the Year Award

Employees responded to fellow worker’s cardiac arrest and kept 911 operation going

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Firefighters extinguish fire at Kent vacant house for 3rd time in 6 months

Fire broke out Monday night, Aug. 12 in 100 block of Naden Avenue South

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Southbound SR 167 in Kent to close for repaving Aug. 16-19

8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 to 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19 between SR 516 and South 277th Street

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Lake Meridian Park playground in Kent to close 4 weeks for repairs

Rubber, grass surfaces and piece of climbing equipment to be replaced; work starts Aug. 19

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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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Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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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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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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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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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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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