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Threats to Renton, Auburn and Kent school districts under investigation

“Targeted schools in my list, Washington,” the post stated with a smiley face emoji prior to listing 22…

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Kent husband reportedly assaults wife in hotel parking lot

Allegedly attacks woman with metal poles; witnesses help stop man from dragging her into vehicle

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Kent Police Blotter: Sept. 11-23

Incidents include sex trafficking, 7-Eleven robbery, shots fired, postal worker robbery

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Asylum seekers in Kent moved from tent encampment to housing, shelter

King County clears property next to former Econo Lodge along Central Avenue North

Kentridge High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Two student arrests, social media threats disrupt Kent high schools

Arrests at Kentridge and Kentwood; parents pull students out early at Kentwood, Mattson Middle School

A seaplane is removed Aug. 24 from Lake Meridian after a crash that killed the pilot. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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NTSB issues preliminary report about Kent plane crash into Lake Meridian

Plane had landing gear down used for runway landings in accident that killed pilot

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Kent Police make felony warrant arrests after spotting stolen pickup

Seattle woman, 40, wanted for robbery, kidnapping and assault

Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Ave. SE., in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kentwood High went into lockdown after reports of a student with a gun

Lockdown lifted prior to noon Wednesday, Sept. 25; female student detained

Courtesy of WSDOT.

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More freeway closures this weekend in South King County

Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster”…

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Kent mayor proposes hike in city B&O tax to help pay for police

Would bring in $859,000 in 2025 to hire 2 patrol sergeants, 1 officer and 1 corrections sergeant

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City of Kent plans to buy Naden property that had 4 house fires

City Council approves purchase price of $140,000

Scenic Hill Elementary School in Kent, 26025 Woodland Way S. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District places elementary music teacher on leave

Decision comes after numerous complaints about teacher at public meeting by Scenic Hill parents.

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Kent Police officer fired 9 shots, suspect 7 during apartment shooting

Christian Moshofsky, 33, died during Aug. 28 incident at Madison Plaza Apartments

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City of Kent honors 3 girls for stopping a reported abduction

‘Their decisive actions ensured a child’s safety,’ police say

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Man, 26, faces multiple charges after violent attack of Kent woman

Woman, 29, grabbed from behind while walking on sidewalk along Central Avenue North

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

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Series of I-5 carjackings linked to white SUV

Two incidents in Federal Way, one in Fife

Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…

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FD Cares program celebrates 10th year in Kent of helping residents

911 calls from one woman dropped from 75 to 1 after units staffed with nurse, social worker responded

Hundreds of hospital workers and supporters took to Talbot and Carr during the informational picket Sept. 11. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Valley Medical workers picket for higher wages, sick leave | Photos

According to SEIU, the current sick leave system at Valley Medical Center is not efficient enough for many…