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Sartori Elementary School is at 332 Park Ave. N. in Renton. Courtesy photo

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City targets pedestrian safety near Sartori Elementary

The city of Renton will be implementing traffic safety measures around Sartori Elementary School to increase pedestrian safety…

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Kent man released from jail after fatal fight in Covington

A 19-year-old Kent man arrested for investigation of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old boy in Covington has been released…

Kent Municipal Court, 1220 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Golden Steer owners in Kent face fines, community service

Two Golden Steer restaurant owners accused of buying and selling stolen alcohol reached an agreement with city of…

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Kent mayor lauds aerospace industry during Chamber speech

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph praised the city’s competitiveness in the aerospace industry during her State of the City…

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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 3 to 14

A sampling of Kent Police incidents Feb. 3 to Feb. 14:

United States Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ

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Judge sentences Kent man to 42 months for drug distribution

A 29-year-old Kent man, of Mexico, received a 42-month sentence for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl…

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Kent Police arrest 12 men in online prostitution sting

Kent Police arrested 12 men for investigation of soliciting prostitution online during an undercover sting at a local…

Lacey-based Stottle Winery, which has a tasting room in Covington, will be one of several wineries participating in the Saturday, April 11 downtown Kent Wine Walk. COURTESY PHOTO, Stottle Winery

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Kent Wine Walk to return April 11 at downtown businesses

Prepare to sip, shop and socialize when the Downtown Kent Wine Walk returns from 5 to 8 p.m.…

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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination

Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…

The Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma. File Photo

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Kent City Council passes moratorium on detention centers

The Kent City Council joined a growing list of King County jurisdictions to adopt a measure to prohibit…

Robert Peysano. Courtesy photo.

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Police find missing man with dementia |Update

He was last seen in Auburn.

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The 83,000-square-foot Kent East Hill Operations Center building is nearing completion.

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Kent East Hill Operations Center nears finish line

Portions of city’s Public Works, Parks and Police departments to be part of new facility

Photos courtesy of Connie Compton
Representatives from a group called Indivisible attend a Kent School Board meeting Feb. 25 to speak to board directors about ways to protect students from ICE.

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Indivisible meets with Kent School Board about ICE

Throughout the country, various families have been affected by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The federal…

Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Kent first city to receive state funding for new officers

0.1% sales tax revenue will be dedicated to criminal justice purposes through this funding.

Wakulima USA of Kent is one of 15 local organizations to be awarded Climate Commitment Act funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

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DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

File Photo, Kent Police

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Man gets assaulted in Kent over dog poop

Two suspects were booked into jail for second-degree kidnapping and second-degree assault.

Enumclaw experienced flooding from Boise Creek and sewer overflows during the Dec. 11 flooding. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.
Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year in the NPSL following her strong 2025-26 performance.

Sports

2026 flag football NPSL all-league teams released

White River sweeps 3A awards while Kentwood’s Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year.

Graphic provided by KSD.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

A pair of state finalists in Luke Garza and Nevaeh Tantoco are this weeks winners.