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Early results are in for 9th CD and LD 41 primaries

King County Elections posted the first round of results for tonight’s primary, including 9th Congressional District and Legislative…

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One man dead, two injured in Kent apartment shooting

All three shot Sunday night inside their Irwin Park apartment; no suspect information

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Kent mother, 19, charged with killing her 2-year-old son

Allegedly hit boy in the abdomen, slammed him on a floor when he wouldn’t go back to sleep

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Kent Police seek public’s help to find three robbery suspects

Allegedly involved in incident June 8 near SE 256th Street and 104th Avenue SE on the East Hill

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Kent apartment rents drop 0.4% in July; up 14% compared to last year

First decline since January

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Glenn loses in Pro Stock quarterfinals at Pacific Raceways in Kent

Drag racer who grew up in Covington returns to track for first time as pro

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King County Local Dive: 2 random killings and a drug ring

A new podcast for King County residents

Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton

After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the…

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Kent city officials raise American flag at roundabout to downtown

New flagpole installation at Fourth Avenue South and Willis Street

Kent School Board members Leslie Hamada (far left), Joe Bento, Awale Farah and Tim Clark. The board has a vacant position and applicants have until Aug. 22 to apply. COURTESY IMAGE, Kent School District

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Application deadline for Kent School Board seat extended to Aug. 22

Board hopes to attract more applicants

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Sound Transit approves free transit for kids, teens

Beginning Sept. 1, youth ages 18 and under can ride for free on Sound Transit transportation.

Eastside Fire and Rescue responds to a large brush fire July 25 on Interstate 90 near High Point Way east of Issaquah. Courtesy photo

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County sets plan to reduce wildfire risk in rural areas

Communities like the Enumclaw Plateau, Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley will need a blend of strategies to face…

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Charge against Kent man upgraded to murder in July 4 shooting

Matthew Saelor, 19, died three days after he was shot in the head in Federal Way neighborhood

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Andover closes lease deals on Kent industrial, office spaces

Seven industrial, two office space leases

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Kent’s World Relief receives grant to help feed refugee children

Will assist newly arrived refugee and immigrant families with young children

Photo courtesy of Dana Glenn
Dallas Glenn is sponsored by RAD Torque Systems and KB Racing Chevrolet Camaro.

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Drag racing rookie of the year returns home to Pacific Raceways

Dallas Glenn will race at Pacific Raceways for the first time since becoming a professional driver.

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Kent Police Blotter: July 12-24

Incidents include gun threats, attempted robberies, commercial burglaries

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Kent Police officer suffers minor injuries in vehicle collision

Other driver sustained a broken leg in July 26 crash at SE 208th Street and 116th Avenue SE

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King County Council votes to give free transit passes to youth

All King County residents under the age of 19 to ride for free on ORCA transit.

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Kent man faces at least 10 years in prison for drug trafficking

Drug ring distributed heroin, fentanyl and meth in the Puget Sound region