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Kent Police Blotter: Sept. 28-Oct. 7

Incidents include shots fired at students, carjackings, robberies, assaults

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Adam Smith vs. Doug Basler: U.S. Congressional District 9 race

In the Congressional District 9 race for United States Representative, incumbent Adam Smith will take on Doug Basler…

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Kentridge takes down Decatur on Sept. 16 (RPI 23).

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Prep sports: South Sound teams dominate state’s Rating Percentage Index

System allows players, fans and coaches to see how their local sports teams measure up.

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Kent Police sergeant awarded international ‘40 Under 40’ honor

Sgt. Eric Tung has served with the Kent Police Department for 15 years.

Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman

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Boyce, Kauffman invited to debate before general election

Kauffman has declined the debate, citing traveling conflicts, while Boyce is expected to attend.

Top seed Cole Fredericks of Kentlake serving in his first match Oct. 14. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

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Prep tennis: Kent schools have good showing at district tournaments

The tennis regular season ended for the NPSL on Oct. 11, and once the regular season ends, the…

This letter from the ACLU appeared in the Federal Way Mirror and other newspapers in King County this month. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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ACLU responds to South Sound mayors on public safety

An array of community organizations, service providers and public defender associations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),…

A homeless camp prior to crews cleaned it up in Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent City Council unanimously passes public camping ban

The change allows for the immediate removal of encampments instead of providing a 48 hour notice.

On the first day of the PNW True Crime Fest, guests could join in on a self-defense classes, which included fake knives and other weapons. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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PNW True Crime Fest in Auburn rallies a spooky, thoughtful community

The convention welcomed true crime and horror-adjacent folks who relish in morbid stories and cautionary tales.

Kristine and Ken Forester search for pumpkins with their kids Elise, 3, and Cameron, 18 months.

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On the hunt for the perfect pumpkin at Carpinito Brothers Farm

The pumpkin patch and corn maze are open daily from 9 a.m. to dusk in Kent.

The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get to know your lemons

About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.

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Rain in the forecast for Western Washington

Wildfires grow in the North Cascades as a new weather pattern moves in.

Kent-Meridian Junior Kyle Brown goes up for a jump ball in the 32-29 victory. 
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Sound Publishing

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Football: Kent-Meridian wins thriller over Thomas Jefferson

History was made inside Federal Way Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 14. The Kent-Meridian Royals took down the…

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Toddler takes meth; car crashes into school; jury sides with police | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

A map of various Land Conservation Initiative projects in King County. Dark blue spots represent natural lands; light blue, rivers; green, forests; pink, urban green space; purple, regional trails; and yellow, farmland. Map courtesy King County

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Two King County proposals up for a vote in Nov. general election

One will switch some odd-year elections to even years; another is a conservation levy lid lift.

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Kent man faces endangerment charge after child overdoses

The 13-month-old child was taken to the hospital and in stable condition after being given Narcan, charging documents…

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Seahawks partner with Virginia Mason to promote early cancer screenings

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to host lung and breast cancer screenings.

Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts

If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.

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Kent man charged with stabbing wife to death in their bedroom

Reportedly used scissors after couple had gone to bed

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Country singers to perform in Kent at The Wolf’s Hometown Holiday concert

Friday, Dec. 9 at the ShoWare Center