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Kent Police arrest man for possible kidnapping of woman

Reportedly forced woman into vehicle along West Smith Street; police pursuit stops vehicle

Seattle’s Jeremy Hanzel scored two goals to help lead the Thunderbirds to a 6-3 win over Winnipeg in the WHL Championship Series Tuesday, May 16 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based Thunderbirds top Winnipeg to take WHL Championship Series lead

Seattle wins 6-3 at ShoWare Center to go up 2-1 in best-of-seven series

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SeaTac woman’s death in Kent ruled a homicide by medical examiner

25-year-old identified; died from blunt force injury of torso; police seek more witnesses

Kent-Meridian celebrating the win after the game, but giving respect to the crowd. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kent-Meridian boys state soccer tourney drought ends

Royals take down Bainbridge High School 1-0 to advance to Class 3A playoffs

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Baseball and soccer tournament clinchers | Around the Sound Sports podcast

Lots of local voices featured in this episode: Federal Way boys baseball clinches state tourney berth; Auburn Mountainview…

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Small business owner Jamie Lee seeks Kent City Council position

Wants a healed and thriving city; grew up on the East Hill

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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