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Kent Black Action Commission to host candidates forum Oct. 11

Event at Kent Commons to feature races for Kent City Council, King County Council, Legislature

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I-5 southbound in Kent to close on the Sept. 26-28 weekend

Between SR 516 and South 272nd Street from 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 through 4 a.m. Monday, Sept.…

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WSDOT plans lane, ramp closures on I-5, SR 516 in Kent

Closures planned for Sept. 22-27

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Local candidates forum set for Oct. 1 at Kent Lutheran Church

Candidates from two Kent City Council races and one King County Council race to participate

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Tolls to start Sept. 29 near Kent along new I-5/SR 509 connection

New 1-mile extension in SeaTac part of larger project still to come

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Celebration of Life on Saturday, Oct. 4 for Kent firefighter

Ceremony for Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb at Christian Faith Center in Federal Way

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Kent City Council approves higher sales tax to hire more police

Tax will rise 0.1% in 2026 (10 cents on $100 purchase) to add 10 officers, 4 support jobs…

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Left to right: Eddie Contreras speaking to his attorney and Contreras entering the courtroom.

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Kent man sentenced for accidentally shooting friend after drinking

The defendant was initially charged with murder in Auburn shooting, but his charge was amended.

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Pedestrian killed in Kent collision with vehicle identified

Shane O’Flynn, 34, of Renton, died in accident, according to King County Medical Examiner’s Office

Larry Martinez. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Cause, manner of death of Kent man, 81, to remain undetermined

Remains of Larry Martinez were found in August after he went missing in June 2022

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Police arrest two Kent teens for robbery near Kent Station

Boys ages 17 and 14 reportedly robbed a 16-year-old Federal Way boy of money Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16

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Kent School District leader further explains flag raising decision

‘This choice was not made lightly,’ superintendent Israel Vela says in email to staff

Reality Leavens in the bottom right alongisde other suspects after leaving Lululemon on Aug. 15, 2023. Screenshot from charging documents.

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Renton woman, 20, sentenced in connection with theft ring

Convicted of one of the crimes associated with Lululemon theft ring; receives a sentence of time served.

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela made the decision to keep flags raised at schools after the death of Charlie Kirk. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

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Flag raising controversy strikes Kent School District

Tensions rise after superintendent’s decision not to keep flags at half-staff for Charlie Kirk

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 24 to Sept. 5

Incidents include child shot in leg, scooter attack, school threat

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SR 18 will see weekend lane closures this month in Auburn

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Pedestrian dies after getting struck by vehicle in Kent

Renton man, 34, reportedly tried to cross SE 208th Street at about 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16

Zenovia Harris, the Chief Executive Officer for the Kent Chamber of Commerce, at the roundtable. Photo by Mariah Hill/For the Reporter

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Kent Chamber hosts Fred Meyer closure roundtable

“We are all feeling the impact of Fred Meyer’s closing.”

Ernesto Rojas-Renteria ripping people out of their cars in two different carjackings during the pursuit. Screenshot of Guardian One video.

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Kent man sentenced to 11 years for robberies, vehicular homicide

The defendant allegedly ran from police in a stolen vehicle, then carjacked someone and then carjacked another person…

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Health services levy added to Nov. ballot for Valley Medical

The levy comes amid a tumultuous financial year for the hospital.