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Youth of the community make donations at the fundraising event. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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Islamic Center of Federal Way to leave Kent for new location

The Islamic Center of Federal Way (ICFW) is moving back to its namesake city after outgrowing the community’s…

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Two Kent men plead not guilty in separate shooting, stabbing deaths

Two Kent men pleaded not guilty in separate cases of a fatal double shooting and fatal stabbing that…

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Kent Police offer Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 25

Anyone with unused or expired medications can bring them to Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25…

The Conscious Wellness Expo & Gem Show will run April 25-26 at Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. COURTESY PHOTO

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Conscious Wellness Expo & Gem Show coming to Kent April 25-26

The Conscious Wellness Expo & Gem Show will return Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26 to Kent Commons, 525…

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Man charged in Kent fatal stabbing along West Meeker Street

Jealously over a woman both men knew allegedly led a 40-year-old man to fatally stab a 31-year-old man…

Delano Valerio gets a high five from his teammates after scoring the game’s first goal. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kent-Meridian bounces back with win over Auburn Mountainview

Davyan Martinez recorded both assists in the win over the Lions.

Kent Police arrest a man on an electric bike for several charges on April 13 along SE 248th Street near the Kent YMCA. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent Police arrest man on e-bike for several charges

Kent Police arrested a 39-year-old Maple Valley man riding an electric bike for investigation of hit-and-run of an…

State Sen. Tina Orwall. COURTESY PHOTO

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Orwall running for reelection to state Senate in 33rd District

State Sen. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines, is running for reelection in the 33rd Legislative District.

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Kent man charged in double fatal shooting on East Hill

King County prosecutors claim it was an “unprovoked” shooting when a 34-year-old Kent man allegedly shot to death…

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which stretches from Auburn and Federal Way in the south to parts of Seattle and Bellevue in the north, and also includes the cities of Kent, Des Moines, Renton, Newcastle and Mercer Island. (File photo)

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Congressman Smith secures $13M for projects in King County

Nearly $13 million of federal funds will be coming to Washington’s 9th Congressional District to support locally-led projects…

The city of Kent will install new LED lights this summer at Wilson Playfields. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent Parks

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Kent City Council approves 3 park improvement projects

Improvements are coming to three city of Kent parks.

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Kent man, 21, killed in head-on collision on SR 509

A 21-year-old Kent man was killed while driving the wrong way on State Route 509 in Seattle in…

Construction will go from April 13 to spring 2027 along West Meeker Street in Kent between Washington Avenue and the Interurban Trail, part of the city’s Meet Me on Meeker project. COURTESY IMAGE, City of Kent

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Kent to start major construction project along West Meeker Street

Get ready for a yearlong, $6.8 million major construction project in Kent along West Meeker Street between Washington…

Masthi Bar & Grill, 320 W. Harrison St., in downtown Kent, had a grand opening and ribbon cutting April 7. COURTESY PHOTO, Masthi Bar & Grill

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Masthi Bar & Grill opens location in downtown Kent

Masthi Bar & Grill in downtown Kent, which features Indian cuisine, opened earlier this year at 320 W.…

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police arrest man for fatal stabbing; victim identified

Kent Police arrested a 40-year-old Kent man for allegedly stabbing to death a 31-year-old man found lying on…

Denzel Pressley was one of the men killed in a double shooting April 7 in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe

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Kent man faces potential murder charges in double shooting

A 34-year-old Kent man faces a potential charge of two counts of second-degree murder for allegedly shooting two…

Isaac Hall pitches for Kentwood against Stadium. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood sweeps Stadium on back of Isaac Hall complete game

Kentwood’s offense is starting to click.

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Section of James Street in Kent to close for railroad track repairs

Drivers will need to detour around a full road closure in Kent of West James Street between First…

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Police arrest Kent man in East Hill fatal double shooting

Kent Police arrested a 34-year-old Kent man for allegedly shooting and killing two men at an East Hill…

Paul Raftis has retired after nearly 36 years as owner and chef at Paolo’s Italian Restaurant, 23810 104th Ave. SE, in Kent. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter

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Owner/chef of Paolo’s Italian Restaurant in Kent retires

Dressed in a long-sleeved T-shirt with a small old station wagon and palm tree pocket design, gray shorts…