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Woman, 38, dies in Kent when struck by train

A 38-year-old woman was killed in Kent when a Union Pacific Railroad train hit her just south of…

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ

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Kent man, 21, pleads guilty to plot to fight for ISIS

A 21-year-old Kent man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

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Drivers face Kent lane closure along East Pioneer Street

The south lane of East Pioneer Street in Kent will be closed from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.…

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Pedestrian killed in Kent July 18 by vehicle along Pacific Highway

Kent Police continue to investigate a collision between a vehicle and pedestrian that killed a 55-year-old man as…

Mike Kelley (left) stands with three of his students at Beyond The Bell Mentorship and Boxing Club. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Beyond the Bell in Kent to bring mentorship with a distinctive punch

Beyond the Bell is a local organization looking to give youth in the community a safe space.

Moody’s Ratings issued an Aa3 rating to the Kent School District that shows confidence in the district’s long-term financial stability. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District maintains strong Moody’s credit rating

Despite recent financial struggles, the Kent School District received an Aa3 general obligation unlimited tax bond rating from…

Renton School District Superintendent Damien Pattenaude ranks as the highest paid in the state with a total salary of $477.693. Courtesy of Renton School District.

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Report reveals state’s highest paid school superintendents

Four of the top 11 highest paid superintendents in Washington are in South King County school districts.

Michael Rucker, 32, a former Auburn Riverside High School player, pitches for the Mariners. COURTESY PHOTO, Ben Van Houten

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Auburn Riverside’s Rucker returns home to pitch for Mariners

Rucker’s story is full of twists and turns as he fulfills a dream.

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Kent man reportedly buys a banana but steals expensive items

A 32-year-old Kent man reportedly figured he had sneaky way to steal items from a Kent Safeway store…

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire starts school supply drive

Puget Sound Fire, alongside the Puget Sound Firefighters Foundation, is launching a back-to-school supply drive through the month…

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Kentwood girls basketball names Felicia Johnson as new coach

Johnson has been an assistant since 2022 with the Conks.

Cajun & Creole Fest is from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 in downtown Kent. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent Downtown Partnership

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Cajun & Creole Fest returns to downtown Kent Aug. 15

The 5th annual Cajun & Creole Fest — a lively tribute to the vibrant culture, music and flavors…

One of the guns found at the Kent home of Sang Tran. He told law enforcement investigators he kept the guns to protest his drugs and drug proceeds. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Kent man, 55, sentenced to five years for drug, gun crimes

A 55-year-old Kent man was one of two men sentenced for drug and gun crimes related to Seattle’s…

Former Mercer Islander and current hydroplane racer Brent Hall at Summer Celebration on July 11. The Grand Prix driver is pictured with an H1 Unlimited boat. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Former Islander Hall is set for Seafair hydroplane races

Hall discussed all things hydro with MI Summer Celebration attendees.

A rendering of what the Kent Library will look like after renovations are done. COURTESY IMAGE, King County Library System

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Kent Library to close Aug. 30 for major renovations

The Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N., will close Aug. 30 for major renovations and is expected to…

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HealthPoint and Valley Medical Center will open a new HealthPoint clinic this fall at the former Kent Primary Care Clinic, 24920 104th Ave. SE, on the East Hill.

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HealthPoint to reopen former Kent Primary Care Clinic

The former Kent Primary Care Clinic on the East Hill operated by Valley Medical Center will reopen this…

A Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon. (Photo by Michael Humling/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
A Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon. (Photo by Michael Humling/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

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WA tribes, environmental groups sue over Endangered Species Act rule change

Washington tribes and environmental organizations sued the federal government Tuesday, arguing that recent changes to Endangered Species Act…

Featherhaven recently rescued a great horned owl that was hit by a freight train. After treating it for blunt force trauma, it was transferred to Raindancer Wild Bird Rescue for continued care. Photo courtesy Featherhaven

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Enumclaw songbird rehab sanctuary closes

Featherhaven, one of only a handful of nonprofits dedicated to wild bird care in the state, treated more…

Glenn Woloski in his 1979 Van Diemen RF79 at Pacific Raceways in 2025. Woloski died in a crash in the car at the Kent track on Sunday, July 5. COURTESY PHOTO, David G. Schultz

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Fundraiser started for family of race car driver killed in Kent

A GoFundMe account is posted for the family of Glenn Woloski, a British Columbia driver killed in a…

Food booths are always a big part of Kent Cornucopia Days. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent Cornucopia Days excels with celebration of culture

Food, vendors, live entertainment, a car show and the Grand Parade made Kent Cornucopia Days a hit once…