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King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces assault charge

A King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces a misdemeanor assault charge after King County prosecutors say he intentionally…

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The area within the dotted line is a Kent neighborhood known as The Bridges, completely surrounded by Auburn.

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Bridges neighborhood annexation moves closer to finish line

The City of Kent annexed this area in 1987 before Auburn’s annexation of Lea Hill in 2008.

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Renton driver charged with vehicular assault in Kent crash

A two-vehicle collision involving a Renton resident in Kent on Oct. 14 at approximately 2:52 a.m. resulted in…

Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo

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Fewer students enroll at state’s public colleges, study says

Enrollment has picked up since the pandemic, but the lag threatens the state’s quest for education equity.

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Did Kent School District misuse public resources to support levies?

District denies violations alleged in complaints to state Public Disclosure Commission

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Federal Way woman killed in Kent car crash identified

Carla Avelino Cayetano, 22, remembered as ‘a remarkably funny, intelligent and beautiful soul’

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Kent Police arrest man after carjacking in Federal Way, pursuit

Incident started and ended on West Hill after driver hit high speeds, ran red lights on East Hill

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State board: Reduce sentence for man convicted in Kent shooting

Frank Evans shot and injured 5 people in 2007 at Denny’s restaurant

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire honors 14 retiring firefighters

Each worked anywhere from 23 years to 43 years with the department

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Kent, World Relief offer exhibit about the experiences of refugees

Exhibit to be open Oct. 26-27 in downtown Kent

Speed limits are dropping from 45 mph to 40 mph along Pacific Highway South in Kent. The change begins Oct. 14. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Speed limit to drop to 40 mph in Kent on Pacific Highway South

Effort to improve safety along State Route 99 where current speed limit is 45 mph

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Renton to seize and sell former grow house | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at how Renton is in the process of seizing and…

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One person suffers minor injuries after car crashes into Kent home

Crash along SE 223rd Drive on Friday afternoon, Oct. 6

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Federal Way woman, 26, dies in Kent single-vehicle crash

Vehicle ends up in ravine early Saturday morning, Oct. 7 along South 208th Street

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Kent Police issue crime alert with safety tips to avoid carjackings

Agency also offers recommendations if a driver is carjacked

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Kent city administrator upholds firing of police officer

Pat Fitzpatrick denies union grievance to return Officer Michael Morfoot to the force

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Kent mayor welcomes Larimer to a club nobody wants to belong to

But ‘the love and support is mighty and fierce’ in breast cancer survivors’ group, Mayor Ralph says

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Kent mayor’s budget adjustment includes police vehicle dash cameras

Mayor Dana Ralph says cameras will provide additional transparency

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Small businesses in unincorporated King County eligible for break-in repair grants

Businesses must have 10 employees or less to be eligible for up to $5,000 for repairs

Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla will speak about crime issues during a community meeting Oct. 25 at Zion Lutheran Church. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent Police plan community meeting to discuss crime stats, other issues

Meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Zion Lutheran Church