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A man was killed March 28 in Kent near this homeless encampment in the 10900 block of SE 256th Street. This March 29 photo shows a piece of yellow tape used by Kent Police to mark the crime scene. BAILEY JO JOSIE, Sound Publishing

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Man, 54, killed at Kent homeless encampment identified

Man died from blunt force trauma to the head, according to medical examiner

From left to right: Rep. Marcus Riccelli, Sen. Manka Dhingra, Sen. Karen Keiser, Gov. Jay Inslee, Rep. Jessica Bateman, Rep. My-Linh Thai and AG Bob Ferguson. (Courtesy photo)

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With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses

Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…

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Life

Three Kent art groups receive ArtsFund, Paul Allen foundation grants

Soos Creek Studio, Greater Kent Historical Society and Rainier Youth Choirs get money

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Kent School District looks to purchase property for three programs

School board approves reallocation of $5.4 million for potential locations

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Kent School Board limited in discipline of fellow members

State association explains what steps can be taken against former Board President Tim Clark

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Kent Police Blotter: March 13-27

Incidents include burglaries, struggle with officers, injury crash

The Tacoma Girls NFL Flag Football Club kicked off their inaugural season on May, 8, 2021. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks

Sports

Seahawks partner with Kent schools to launch girls flag football teams

Kent-Meridian, Kentridge, Kentwood and Kentlake to offer teams

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Tim Clark plans to remain on Kent School Board despite resignation pleas

Speakers at board meeting want Clark gone after insensitive comment about Somali families

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Easter egg, scavenger hunts coming up at Kent Station April 8

Event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

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Keiser state bill caps insulin costs at $35 per month

Inslee signs legislation; Congress has yet to pass any federal cost controls

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Zandria Michaud to run for reelection to Kent City Council

Voters elected her to four-year term in 2019

Kentwood High captain Tucker Robertson makes a tackle in his own box against Thomas Jefferson. BEN RAY, Kent Reporter

Sports

Kentwood High boys soccer battles TJ to scoreless draw

The Conquerors had chances to score, but couldn’t capitalize

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Four new crosswalks with flashing beacons in Kent under construction

Improvements along SE 240th Street, 104th Avenue SE and Central Avenue North

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Kent Police investigate homicide at homeless encampment

Man, 54, had obvious trauma to his head; found in 10900 block of SE 256th Street

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City of Kent hires firm to design new maintenance, operations facility

Shop to be built on East Hill within the next few years

On March 21, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) hosted a roundtable meeting in Kirkland that was attended by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, reproductive health care advocates, reproductive healthcare practitioners and other concerned Washingtonians regarding the state of reproductive healthcare (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

Northwest

What fighting for access to reproductive healthcare looks like in 2023

Many Washington leaders have been vocal in their support of equitable access.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Northwest

Man with IEDs said neighbors tried to ‘microwave’ him | Podcast

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Thunderbirds open WHL playoffs in Kent against Kelowna March 31

Seattle aims for Memorial Cup championship in two months

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Clark resigns as Kent School Board president but retains his seat

Decision comes after public outcry over an insensitive comment by Clark about Somalia families

A few Sound Publishing reporters joined local media in tasting the Mariners’ new season fare, finding the pork rib wings to be one the best items on the menu. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

Business

Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season

Our reporters sampled tasty barbecue, pizza, ice cream and more that will be served at T-Mobile Park.