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State Sen. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines will be at a Town Hall Feb. 22 at Highline College along with State Reps. Mia o D-SeaTac and Edwin Obras, D-SeaTac. COURTESY PHOTO, Senate Democrats

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33rd Legislative District Town Hall set for Feb. 22 at Highline College

State lawmakers representing Washington’s 33rd Legislative District will host a community Town Hall from 2 to 3:15 p.m.…

Third Day will perform Sunday, April 19 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Third Day

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Christian rock band Third Day to perform in Kent April 19

The Christian rock band Third Day will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at the accesso ShoWare…

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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County

King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…

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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 20 to Feb. 3

A sampling of Kent Police incidents Jan. 20 to Feb. 3:

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City of Kent offers free recycling event March 7 at Hogan Park

The city of Kent is offering a residential recycling event for items not typically accepted at the curb.

Kentridge Chargers stand for national anthem at Puyallup High School. Nathan Hyun / for The Reporter

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Kentridge basketball falls short on the road against Puyallup

The Chargers went to the fourth quarter even with the Vikings but ran out of gas in the…

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Kent Police arrest teen on multiple charges after pursuit

Incident reportedly began with attempted robbery Feb. 16 at ATM on East Hill; teen then fled in vehicle

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Kent teachers could be let go if enough don’t leave

District may target new teachers due to budget cuts; incentive offered for early notice of resignation, retirement

Brandon Tagle drives to the basket for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood eliminates Olympia behind Tagle’s 30-point performance

Caleb Ross chipped in with 16 points and a trio of 3-pointers.

A pond is one of the features at Kaibara Park, an half-acre park in downtown Kent near the Kent Library. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Woman found dead at downtown Kent park died of drug overdose

King County Medical Examiner’s Office rules Feb. 11 death an accident

A propellant tank inside the Stoke Space rocket manufacturing facility in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Stoke Space

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Kent-based Stoke Space receives another $350M in funding

Company plans to launch its first reusable rocket later this year

Methamphetamine seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). COURTESY FILE PHOTO, DEA

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Drug-ring leader with ties to Kent man faces federal charges

Man transported last month from Mexico to U.S.; Kent man sentenced on similar charges

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, surrounded by community members, announces an executive order to protect immigrants at a press conference Feb. 12, 2026. Photo courtesy of King County Office of the Executive

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King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.

Gio Moimoi scored 27 for the Chargers as Kentridge defeated Auburn at Kentridge High School. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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West Central District basketball tournament previews

Local boys and girls hoops previews for each opening-round matchup on path to state.

A rendering of what a new manufacturing campus in Kent on the Naden property could look like. COURTESY IMAGE, Mortenson Development

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Developer sees Naden property in Kent as prime location

Future manufacturing campus could be ‘catalyst for economic development’

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald waves and holds the Lombardi Trophy during the parade. Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in Super Bowl parade | Photos

According to city officials, up to 1 million fans flooded downtown Seattle.

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Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Kendall Anderson

Anderson has coached for 27 years and is the Kentwood wrestling coach.

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Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

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Ex-Kent-based Thunderbirds star Theodore playing in Olympics for Canada

Defenseman part of team considered a gold-medal favorite in Italy

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Kent Police investigate death of woman found at downtown park

Renton woman, 48, had head injury when located early Feb. 11 at Kaibara Park; injured man also found