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Nighttime lane closures in Kent set for Pacific Highway South

Northbound and southbound left lanes to close over the next few weeks for work near light rail station

A K-9 unit of Officer Matthew Flesher and Gambit helped find a man Oct. 11 in Kent fleeing on foot from the Washington State Patrol. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent Police K-9 unit helps catch man running from State Patrol

Search by Gambit finds man hiding in bushes after fleeing from traffic stop Oct. 11

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WSDOT wants input about changes in Kent along State Route 99

Online survey available through Nov. 4 about proposed designs for sidewalks, bike lanes and other features

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Procession, service honors Kent-based Puget Sound Fire deputy chief

Jimmy Webb, 56, a 26-year veteran, died of occupational-related cancer

Kent-based Open Doors for Multicultural Families plans to open an Early Learning Center and Family Resource Center in 2027 as part of the proposed Kent Multicultural Village on the West Hill near light rail. Courtesy Rendering, Schemata Workshop

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Kent nonprofit Open Doors loses two federal education grants

Leaders of Open Doors for Multicultural Families believe Trump administration ‘targeted’ agency

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New tolling system on SR 167 starts Monday, Oct. 20; rates $1 to $15

Non-tolled lanes will remain for drivers between Renton and Puyallup, including Kent and Auburn

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District enrollment much lower than projected

Latest numbers show 792 fewer students which means reduced state funding

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Federal Way man dies in Kent I-5 motorcycle crash

Collided with a sedan along northbound I-5 early Friday morning, Oct. 10 near SR 516

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Kent Police bust man with DUI, DV warrants at bus shelter

Multiple men reportedly were camping at Metro bus shelter downtown along West Meeker Street

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Medical examiner identifies Kent man, 44, lying on railroad tracks

Rules cause and manner of death as ‘pending’ in Oct. 7 death

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Kent man, 44, reportedly lying on tracks when struck by train

BNSF Railway train engineers sounded horn prior to Oct. 7 but were unable to stop train prior to…

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Man pleads guilty to beating girlfriend to death in Kent

Repeatedly struck woman, 25, with heavy backpack in 2023 incident outside 7-Eleven store

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Pedestrian killed by train in Kent early Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7

Collision near East Willis Street and First Avenue South; multiple crossings closed to traffic

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Kent City Council candidates Satwinder Kaur, Neet Grewal clash at forum

Event also featured City Council candidates Sharn Shoker and Andy Song

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Enumclaw man driving stolen vehicle injured in Kent collision

Reportedly driving wrong way at high rate of speed Oct. 3 along Kent-Kangley Road

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Lane, ramp closures set for Kent, South King County Oct. 6-12

Interstate 5, State Route 516 and State Route 509 in Kent, Des Moines, SeaTac and Burien

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I-5 northbound off-ramp to South 272nd in Kent to close this weekend

Closure from 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct 13 for signal work by Sound…

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Kent man faces murder charge after dispute over stealing soda

Allegedly ran over smoke shop clerk with Jeep after employee followed him out of store on West Hill

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Kent Police Blotter: Sept. 6 to 29

Incidents include naked male, shooting at intersection, vehicular assault, church burglary

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New tolling system coming to State Route 167 in Kent

WSDOT completing project this fall between Renton and Auburn