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A sign from a No Kings protest in Renton in 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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No Kings rallies set for March 28 across King County

Here’s a list of locations.

Eagles bring twigs to their nest in Kent along the Green River. COURTESY PHOTO, Julene Bailie

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Eagles ready for nesting in Kent near Riverbend Golf Complex

Eagles once again are nesting near the Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent along the Green River.

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 21 to March 5

A sampling of Kent Police incidents Feb. 21 to March 5:

The grand opening of the Seattle Universal Math Museum is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Kent Station shopping center. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Universal Math Museum

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Seattle Universal Math Museum grand opening March 14 at Kent Station

Math is taking on a new meaning with the grand opening of the Seattle Universal Math Museum at…

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Disputes rise between Kent School Board member, superintendent

Donald Cook never imagined after voters elected him in November 2023 to the Kent School Board that his…

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Marek Sklenicka makes one of his 27 saves Saturday, March 7 during a 5-1 win over the Tri-City Americans at the accesso ShoWare. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse Seattle Thunderbirds

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T-Birds chasing WHL playoff spot as regular season nears end

The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team is making a late-season run to capture a Western Hockey League…

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…

Courtesy Photo, King County Sheriff’s Office

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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…

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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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…

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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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.…

Courtesy Photo, O’Reilly Auto Parts

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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.

Photo by Drew Dotson/Sound Publishing
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…