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Kent man faces endangerment charge after child overdoses

The 13-month-old child was taken to the hospital and in stable condition after being given Narcan, charging documents…

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Seahawks partner with Virginia Mason to promote early cancer screenings

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to host lung and breast cancer screenings.

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From left: Assistant Editor Olivia Sullivan, Federal Way Mirror Sales Manager Cindy Ducich, Advertising Director Carol Greiling and Reporter Steve Hunter hold their General Excellence awards at the WNPA conference on Oct. 8.

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Kent Reporter newspaper earns General Excellence, individual awards at WNPA

The Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) Better Newspaper contest awards were held in Bellingham on Oct. 8.

Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts

If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.

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Kent man charged with stabbing wife to death in their bedroom

Reportedly used scissors after couple had gone to bed

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Michelle and Gregory Moore. Gregory Moore was killed by a hit-and-run driver in July 2021 in Maple Valley. COURTESY PHOTO, Moore family

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Murder trial date may be near for SeaTac teen in hit-and-run case

Judge to oversee management of case that has gone on for more than a year

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Endorsement causes conflict in Boyce-Kauffman Senate race

Boyce denies Kauffman claim that he shares values with ‘an extremist organization’

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Kent Police arrest man for allegedly killing his wife

Husband, 52, reportedly stabbed his wife, 48, inside their East Hill home

Moderator Pat Hanis (left) asked the six candidates — (from left to right) Bill Boyce, Claudia Kauffman, Debra Entenman, Kyle Lyebyedyev, Shukri Olow and Chris Stearns — hot topic questions on voters’ minds during a Oct. 3 forum at Real Life Church in Covington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Six 47th Legislative District candidates discuss key issues

Boyce, Kauffman, Entenman, Lyebyedyev, Olow and Stearns participate in Covington event

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 committee approves camping ban on public property

A couple of residents question the ban and call for more housing options

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Fire damages All Seasons Dental Care offices in downtown Kent

Fire broke out early Wednesday morning; no injuries

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FWPS to celebrate the opening of two new schools

The community is invited to tour the new Star Lake Elementary and Evergreen Middle School buildings on Oct.…

Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman

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Planned Parenthood group backs Kauffman over Boyce in state Senate race

Claims Kauffman will protect abortion rights; Boyce responds decision up to a woman and her doctor

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire expands community assistance programs

Social worker to join nurse on FD Cares response team; Safe Station to offer substance abuse treatment

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Kent to add red-light cameras at six more intersections in 2023

Cameras already exist at six intersections and pay for body-worn cameras used by police officers

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Report finds racial disparity among Washington homeowners

Changes to real estate and lending industries, funding and policy revisions are recommended in order to bridge homeownership…

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Median property values up in Kent and other South County areas

Increases of 24% on Kent’s East Hill; 20.4% on West Hill

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Kent Mayor Ralph proposes a status quo budget to help fight inflation

Higher salaries, costs cause mayor to stay away from new initiatives in 2023-2024