Speed limits are dropping from 45 mph to 40 mph along Pacific Highway South in Kent. The change begins Oct. 14. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Speed limit to drop to 40 mph in Kent on Pacific Highway South

Effort to improve safety along State Route 99 where current speed limit is 45 mph

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Auburn Riverside has great week, TJ tennis guarantees league split | Around the Sound Sports podcast

In this episode, lots of tightly contested teams went at it from the Week of Oct. 2-6. Lindbergh…

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One person suffers minor injuries after car crashes into Kent home

Crash along SE 223rd Drive on Friday afternoon, Oct. 6

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Federal Way woman, 26, dies in Kent single-vehicle crash

Vehicle ends up in ravine early Saturday morning, Oct. 7 along South 208th Street

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June Paik (left) and her employees at Master Hair Care can work with clients for hours to find the perfect wig or hair piece.

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Master Hair Care offers quality wigs, warm service for cancer patients

Located in Federal Way, this woman-owned small business is one of the most recommended in the area for…

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Kent Police issue crime alert with safety tips to avoid carjackings

Agency also offers recommendations if a driver is carjacked

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Kent city administrator upholds firing of police officer

Pat Fitzpatrick denies union grievance to return Officer Michael Morfoot to the force

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Kent mayor welcomes Larimer to a club nobody wants to belong to

But ‘the love and support is mighty and fierce’ in breast cancer survivors’ group, Mayor Ralph says

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Kent mayor’s budget adjustment includes police vehicle dash cameras

Mayor Dana Ralph says cameras will provide additional transparency

Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla will speak about crime issues during a community meeting Oct. 25 at Zion Lutheran Church. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent Police plan community meeting to discuss crime stats, other issues

Meeting from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Zion Lutheran Church

(Sound Publishing File Photo)

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Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year

Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.

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Man, 19, charged in Kent murder is now on electronic home detention

Family posts bond on $2 million bail for Elijah Cain, a 2023 graduate of Kentridge High School.

Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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TB screenings set for this month after Kentridge High exposure

Public Health – Seattle King County will test approximately 135 people

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Volleyball, soccer, tennis, football and more prep sports action | Around the Sound Sports

Sports reporter Ben Ray chats with coaches and players on recent high school matchups in South King County.

Inside the SCORE jail, 20817 17th Ave. S., Des Moines. (File photo)

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King County will no longer house inmates at SCORE jail

The cities of Renton, Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac and Tukwila own the facility

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Kent Police Blotter: Sept. 11-24

Incidents include multiple store robberies, carjacking, 5 shot at rental house party

Screenshot of SUDORS from Dept. of Health website

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Dept. of Health launches dashboard to track overdose death data

DOH aims to help communities better understand overdose deaths, make informed prevention decisions

Davontae Redding and Kyle Brown celebrate a touchdown in the second half. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Do not scratch your eyes: Kent-Meridian football wins by 38

For the first time in over eight years, KM scores over 60 points in a game.

A red-light camera sign at Pacific Highway South and Kent Des Moines Road, one of six intersections where the city of Kent has had cameras since 2019. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent to activate red-light cameras at another intersection

Cameras installed at 108th Avenue SE and SE 208th Street in Panther Lake

File photo.

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Dept. of Commerce awards $35.4 million for solar power projects across the state

Projects across King County were awarded millions in collective funding.