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Kent Police Blotter: April 27-May 9

Incidents include Bigfoot Java robberies, Dollar Tree robbery, carjackings

Seattle’s Brad Lambert and the rest of the Thunderbirds are clashing with the Winnipeg Ice for the Western Hockey League title. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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T-Birds split first two WHL playoff games at Winnipeg; next three in Kent

Best-of-seven championship series continues this week at ShoWare Center

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Kent Police investigate woman’s death as a possible homicide

25-year-old SeaTac woman died after May 13 dispute with man at 7-Eleven store on 83rd Avenue South

The Green River, where a swimmer was swept away and drowned the summer of 2022. Image courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department.

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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year

Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.

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Kelly Wiggans-Crawford announces plan to run for Kent City Council

She said instead of complaining about issues she decided to seek office

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Bill Boyce to seek reelection for third term on Kent City Council

Boyce says residents have trusted him for 11 years to represent them fairly

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Firefighters extinguish Kent house fire on West Hill

Took about 40 minutes to put out fire May 11 in the 25000 block of 35th Avenue South

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Medical examiner identifies woman killed near Kent

56-year-old woman died from a gunshot wound of the torso in May 9 shooting

Kentlake second baseman Christopher Moore at the plate against the Spartans. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentlake’s baseball season cut short in postseason

Falcons took home the 2023 NPSL crown, but dropped two straight in the district tournament.

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Kent Police to offer gun buyback program Saturday, June 3

Amazon gift cards to be given in exchange for guns

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State Patrol uses aircraft in Kent to recover stolen vehicle

Vehicle hit speeds of 98 mph along Highway 167 before arrests made in Kent

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Kent woman pleads guilty to embezzling $2.5M from Everett company

Stole money over a 10-year period; used fake company names and transferred funds to her bank accounts

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Stairs to skybridge at Kent Sounder Station to be replaced

Sound Transit will close the east stairs for repairs and then the west stairs

From left to right: Honor Guard Sgt. Davis, Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla, Kent Officers Sean Goforth, Jace Sloan and Beau Mattheis, Assistant Chiefs Eric Hemmen and Jarod Kasner. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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3 Kent Police officers honored for heroic actions during bar shooting

Chaotic scene in July 2022 outside the Central Ave Pub that resulted in a murder charge

Western Hockey League (WHL) general managers and media named Seattle’s Thomas Milic as the 2022-2023 WHL Goaltender of the Year. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Thunderbirds’ Thomas Milic chosen as WHL Goaltender of the Year

Milic honored with the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy; praises fans at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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Softball, baseball and soccer highlights | Around the Sound Sports podcast

In this episode of Around the Sound Sports, we dive into prep softball and baseball highlights as well…

Sarah Wright dominates in the circle over the Decatur Gators. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood takes home NPSL fastpitch softball crown

Sarah Wright strikes out 15 and allows just three hits.

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Woman found fatally shot near Kent, Auburn along South 277th Street

King County Sheriff’s Office reveals few details about early Tuesday, May 9 shooting

Colton Dach and the rest of the Seattle Thunderbirds will play the Winnipeg Ice for the Western Hockey League title in a best-of-seven series starting May 12 in Winnipeg. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based Thunderbirds to play Winnipeg Ice for WHL championship

Seattle edges Kamloops 4-2 to take Western Conference title and advance to next round

The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS

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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.