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Kent man dies in I-5 State Patrol shooting

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Kent man dies in I-5 State Patrol shooting

A 22-year-old Kent man died from gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen after he allegedly advanced with…

Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | July 2-8

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Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | July 2-8

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves…

New law cracks down on hand-held device use

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New law cracks down on hand-held device use

A new state law toughens up existing distracted driving rules, which only prevented texting and holding a phone…

Thousands of riders on the road for STP bike ride this weekend

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Thousands of riders on the road for STP bike ride this weekend

Drivers should plan for extra travel time Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, as 10,000 cyclists ride…

Washingtonians asked to nominate companies that give back to communities

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Washingtonians asked to nominate companies that give back to communities

Do you know a business that gives back to its community? Washington’s Office of the Secretary of State…

Monydontspenitself shines in Sunday feature | Emerald Downs

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Monydontspenitself shines in Sunday feature | Emerald Downs

Monydontspenitself gained the lead into the lane and powered home for a 3¾-length victory over Aberdeen Island in…

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Kent students earn degrees at WSU

The following Washington State University students from Kent have earned undergraduate degrees for spring semester.

Sounder trains to run for Saturday Sounders FC match, Sunday Mariners game

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Sounder trains to run for Saturday Sounders FC match, Sunday Mariners game

Sports fans can skip traffic coming into Seattle this weekend by riding Sound Transit’s Sounder event trains to…

COURTESY PHOTO, Chris Hamilton

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Nostalgia Funny Cars come to Pacific Raceways

Legendary promoter Bill Doner presents the United Nitro Nostalgia Funny Car Invitational at Pacific Raceways on Saturday.

I-5 north lanes to close again this weekend in Kent, SeaTac

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I-5 north lanes to close again this weekend in Kent, SeaTac

Drivers will face delays once again this weekend on northbound Interstate 5 between State Route 516 in Kent…

Portion of South 208th Street to close in Kent July 10-28

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Portion of South 208th Street to close in Kent July 10-28

The city of Kent will close South 208th Street between 96th Avenue South and State Route 167 from…

More than $7 million remains available to help PSE customers

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More than $7 million remains available to help PSE customers

With the past winter season the coldest on record for the past 30 years, some Puget Sound Energy…

State of public ed

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State of public ed

In the final hours before a state government shutdown, the Legislature passed a landmark bill that adds billions…

Letters to the Editor

Berrios does the job

During the recession, City Councilman Jim Berrios remained in business and continued to be a blessing to the…

Letters to the Editor

Keeping it safe and sane

I hope Kent was much quieter this Fourth of July because of the city’s ban on fireworks.

Opinion

KCLS: looking toward the future

By Stephen A. Smith, interim library director

Stakes season to heat up; wiener dogs go to the post | Emerald Downs

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Stakes season to heat up; wiener dogs go to the post | Emerald Downs

In terms of stakes races at Emerald Downs, this week represents the calm before the storm.

What gives ‘health food’ a bad name? | Gustafson

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What gives ‘health food’ a bad name? | Gustafson

By Timi Gustafson, R.D./For the Reporter

Kent welcomes the opening of Martha’s Loft

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Kent welcomes the opening of Martha’s Loft

The Kent Chamber of Commerce recently participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the opening of Martha’s Loft, 8316…

COURTESY PHOTO, Rusty Power Studio

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Community welcomes the opening of OnPoint Physical Therapy

The Kent Chamber of Commerce recently gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the opening of OnPoint Physical Therapy,…