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Kent man sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking

Considered one of the leaders of a violent international drug ring

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What do you do with your food waste? King County wants to know

King County Solid Waste Division will have an online food waste survey open until April 30.

Courtesy Photo, City of Kent

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Kent City Council adopts Race and Equity Action Plan

Goal to ensure government policies and practices are equitable for all people

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Kent-based Thunderbirds riding 10-game WHL winning streak

Seattle beats Portland to expand leads in U.S. Division, Western Conference

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Son charged with murder of Kent teacher ruled incompetent to stand trial

Michael Gese, 31, to receive competency restoration at Western State Hospital

BNSF Railway Smith Street crossing in Kent. File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Pedestrian hit, killed by train in Kent while walking on BNSF tracks

39-year-old man dies Sunday night, Feb. 26 near South 228th Street

Kentridge junior Sydney Esperaza dribbles the ball down the floor. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge girls sent home with loss to Decatur

The Chargers have a bright future in front of them

A crew member unloads hazardous waste items for the King County Wastemobile, which will be in Kent March 3-5. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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King County Wastemobile coming to Kent March 3-5

Residents can drop off hazardous waste items at Puget Sound Fire Station on SE 272nd Street

The speed limit along Pacific Highway South in Kent will be lowered from 45 to 40 mph later this year between South 272nd Street and Kent Des Moines Road. Staff Photo, Kent Reporter

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Speed limit on Pacific Highway in Kent to drop from 45 to 40 mph

Lower speeds also coming to two East Hill streets - SE 260th and SE 264th

Sea Dragon WR Jordan Veasy celebrates and looks at the home fans after he scored the go ahead touchdown Feb. 23. Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

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XFL is back in Seattle – here’s what you need to know

Sea Dragons drop home opener to St. Louis Battlehawks.

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Kent Police chief supports pursuit, illegal street racing bills

Updates City Council about potential changes in laws by Legislature

Courtesy Photo, City of Federal Way

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Correct numbers released on Federal Way City Council pay

Federal Way finance director provided incorrect salary figures to city of Kent for its report

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Kent Police find missing 64-year-old man safe | Update

Police reported George Bonilla missing Feb. 22 after he was last seen Feb. 12; tip led to finding…

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Kent accepts $4.7 million grant for Meeker Street Project

Federal funds will help build roundabout at Meeker and Lincoln

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City of Kent seeks lifeguards for summer work at Lake Meridian

Applications open now for positions that pay $20 to $25 per hour depending on experience

File photo: A sign at a Cal Anderson Park reproductive rights protest on May 14, 2022, in Seattle.

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Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws

OLYMPIA — A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, Democratic Gov. Jay…

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Jurassic World Live Tour coming to Kent June 9-11

Seven shows over three days at ShoWare Center

Holy Spirit Church in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Holy Spirit Church

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Severe Weather Shelter in Kent to open Wednesday, Thursday nights

Low temperatures predicted to be 23 and 20 degrees

Sarah Wright eyes down her opponent at the Tacoma Dome. Photos by Ben Ray/The Reporter

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Wrestling: Kentwood’s Chase Baker takes crown, Kent-Meridian places top 10

Sarah Wright captures third place for the Conks.

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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 31 to Feb. 13

Incidents include multiple store robberies