Diane Renee Erdmann and Bernard Ross Hansen. Photos courtesy of FBI

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FBI arrests Auburn couple after 11-day manhunt

The couple was previously convicted for fraud and skipped sentencing on April 29.

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Kent Police arrest man for allegedly killing his roommate

Fight breaks out between two men ages 59 and 60

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Person dies in car crash near Kent along East Valley Highway

Vehicle smashed into tree near South 277th Street

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Kent elementary school teacher accused of using racist language toward student

River Ridge Elementary instructor placed on administrative leave by Kent School District.

FILE PHOTO: King County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

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Dozens of King County Sheriff’s Office employees left jobs instead of getting vaccinated

This added on to the existing number of vacancies in the department.

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Kent Police Blotter: April 26-May 5

Incidents include laser aimed at helicopter, road rage shooting

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City of Kent to award $200,000 in lodging tax grants

Federal relief funds to be used to help promote tourism through Seattle Thunderbirds, Kent Chamber and other events

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Cover art of books that KSD Librarian Gavin Downing says have been under fire: “Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts),” by Lev A.C. Rosen, “If I Was Your Girl,” by Meredith Russo, and “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” by George Matthew Johnson.

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Kent middle school librarian wins intellectual freedom award

Gavin Downing refused to keep ‘silence in the library’ amid attempted book banning and censorship.

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Kent man receives nine-year prison sentence for drug trafficking

Adrian Izazaga-Martinez known as high-ranking member of Mexican cartel

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King County audit finds backlog of property tax exemption applications for seniors, people with disabilities, and disabled veterans

The auditors found that program expansions lead to three-times the amount of applications.

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Groups wanted to participate in Kent Community Clean Up Day

Set for June 18 to help paint over graffiti and pick up litter

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Teen arrested for firing shots at his ex-girlfriend’s Kent apartment

Valley SWAT takes 16-year-old Seattle male into custody after May 4 incident

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Mother faces abandonment charge after daughter left in car in Kent

Disabled adult woman survived nine days in vehicle in tow yard after mother left car at gas station

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Kent Panther Lake Library remains closed after vehicle damages structure

Driver also hit, injured transient man outside library in early Saturday morning crash

Attorney General Bob Ferguson (Screenshot from video press conference)

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AG announces $518 million settlement from pharmaceutical companies over their role in opioid crisis

Most of the settlement money will be used to mitigate the opioid crisis in Washington.

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Auburn School District to provide all school supplies

The goal is to increase equity and reduce strain on families.

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Metro offers discounted vanpool program to Kent residents

Commuters must make $25 per hour or less qualify for reduced monthly rate of $49

King County Local Dive podcast

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King County Local Dive: Another cop is in trouble; protection order disparities; city bans public use of fentanyl

A new podcast for King County residents

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Three local women state leaders join Murray at abortion rights rally

Keiser, Orwall and Entenman among many at Seattle Planned Parenthood clinic

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Kent’s Multi-Service Center moves to new location on Russell Road

Agency helps support residents with basic needs, including housing, education, employment