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DeFord to lead Kent discussion about missing and murdered Indigenous women

Part of city of Kent’s Equity and Inclusion Speaker Series Nov. 1o

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Son, 20, reportedly fatally shot Kent mother’s boyfriend

Man, 45, and woman allegedly in physical dispute prior to shooting at East Hill home

Moriah Hughes is suing Jehovah’s Witnesses for failing to protect her from Elihu Rodriguez, who pleaded guilty to felony child rape in 2019 and was ordered to serve five years in prison. Hughes had met him at the South Spanish Congregation in Milton, Washington. (Erick Doxey/InvestigateWest)

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How Washington state law lets clergy hide child sexual abuse

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47th District House candidate Olow reportedly claimed false endorsement

Carmen Goers says she never gave endorsement used on campaign mailer with her photo

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about protecting Washingtonians’ rights to abortion and gender-affirming care at Wayside United Church of Christ in Federal Way on Oct. 28 Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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WA lawmakers announce new policies to protect abortion access

Bills aim to protect both patients seeking abortions and health care providers.

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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 11-23

Incidents include hit-and-run, SWAT response, officer struck by vehicle, shoplifting patrols

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Three Kent men indicted as part of large FBI drug bust

43 guns seized as groups reportedly trafficked 1,000 pounds of meth; 330,000 fentanyl pills

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Differences between 47th District Senate candidates pop up at debate

Bill Boyce, Claudia Kauffman differ on gas tax, police reform, long-term care tax

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Kent man, 33, dies in single-car crash along 68th Avenue South

Dodge Charger crashed into a tree, caught fire

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Seattle man, 19, charged in Kent apartment killing; injuring 2 others

Aug. 28 shooting at Irwin Park Apartments

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Kent Police Blotter: Sept. 28-Oct. 7

Incidents include shots fired at students, carjackings, robberies, assaults

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Adam Smith vs. Doug Basler: U.S. Congressional District 9 race

In the Congressional District 9 race for United States Representative, incumbent Adam Smith will take on Doug Basler…

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Kent Police sergeant awarded international ‘40 Under 40’ honor

Sgt. Eric Tung has served with the Kent Police Department for 15 years.

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Boyce, Kauffman invited to debate before general election

Kauffman has declined the debate, citing traveling conflicts, while Boyce is expected to attend.

This letter from the ACLU appeared in the Federal Way Mirror and other newspapers in King County this month. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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ACLU responds to South Sound mayors on public safety

An array of community organizations, service providers and public defender associations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),…

A homeless camp prior to crews cleaned it up in Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent City Council unanimously passes public camping ban

The change allows for the immediate removal of encampments instead of providing a 48 hour notice.

On the first day of the PNW True Crime Fest, guests could join in on a self-defense classes, which included fake knives and other weapons. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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PNW True Crime Fest in Auburn rallies a spooky, thoughtful community

The convention welcomed true crime and horror-adjacent folks who relish in morbid stories and cautionary tales.

Kristine and Ken Forester search for pumpkins with their kids Elise, 3, and Cameron, 18 months.

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On the hunt for the perfect pumpkin at Carpinito Brothers Farm

The pumpkin patch and corn maze are open daily from 9 a.m. to dusk in Kent.