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Kent man charged for allegedly supporting ISIS

Documents state that he conspired to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and he was linked…

Democratic state Rep. Edwin Obras, left, is defending a seat he was appointed to in the 33rd Legislative District. He faces a challenge from Democrat Kevin Schilling, right, who is mayor of Burien. Courtesy photos

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Obras pulls ahead in close race for WA state House seat

It’s a close contest between two Democrats for a Washington state House seat in the 33rd Legislative District.

Kent Youth and Family Services (KYFS) is one location that is still up and running after not receiving operational funding since Nov. 1. Courtesy photo

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Low-income families face loss of preschool programs

Kent Youth and Family Services is still up and running for now.

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UPDATE: Kent election results for council, school board and more

Here are the latest results for Kent and King County races in the general election as of Nov.…

A scene at the Kent Food Bank at the Birch Creek apartment complex. Photo by Mariah Hill

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Shutdown’s effects ripple into Kent Food Bank

As the federal government entered day 34 of its shutdown, families gathered at the Kent Food Bank at…

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Operating losses climbing at city of Kent ShoWare Center

Arena appears to be headed toward annual loss of more than $1.5 million

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Family looks forward to end of lengthy Kent murder court case

Charges against man in death of Seth Frankel tied up in courts for 15 years

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Kent Reporter is changing to mail delivery

October is the final month of free home delivery of the Kent Reporter. Beginning with the Nov. 7…

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Kent man, 26, fatally shot at apartment complex identified

Yik Thomas Khan died of a gunshot wound of head and neck in Oct. 26 Valley shooting

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Kent Police bust four men on drug charges at Kaibara Park

Arrests for possession of meth, violations of Stay Out of Drug Areas (SODA) and other charges

An adult with measles attended a Disney on Ice show 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, ShoWare Center

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New measles case could have exposed people in Kent, Renton, Tukwila

Locations: Disney on Ice show at ShoWare Center; Toyota of Renton; Valley Medical Center; YangGuoFu Malatang Restaurant

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Kent house fire displaces family of four Monday night

Nobody injured in Oct. 27 fire in the 9000 block of South 204th Place

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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 14-26

Incidents include 76 Station robbery, Key Bank robbery, bus stop assault, stolen wigs

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Kent Police arrest man for resisting arrest, other charges

Incident started with report of suspects trying to break into vehicle

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Man, 26, fatally shot at Kent apartment complex in the Valley

Found lying in parking lot Sunday, Oct. 26 at complex in the 6000 block of South 233rd Place

A police officer looks at vehicle information captured by a Flock Safety camera. COURTESY PHOTO, Flock Safety

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Kent Police change access to Flock cameras after UW report

Take action to defend against use of vehicle information for civil immigration enforcement

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Kent City Council races bring out the campaign contributions

Sharn Shoker has raised $95,024 in her race against Andy Song to lead all candidates

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion (Courtesy of KCPAO)

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King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy

Following an average of 100 days for case-filing decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prosecutor’s office must now…

Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District faces budget cuts of $8 million

Declining enrollment, federal funding leads to large deficit this year; $12.4 million from fund balance to reduce cuts

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Kent church seeks apologies from DEA, Renton and Kent police

Says DEA, Renton Police didn’t have permission to use church parking lot as staging site for drug bust