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Democrat Stearns to seek reelection to state House position

State Rep. Chris Stearns, D-Auburn, will run this year for a third two-year term in the 47th Legislative…

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Section of Meeker Street in Kent to close for railroad track repairs

Crews will close West Meeker Street in downtown Kent between First Avenue South and Railroad Avenue South from…

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Three men killed in Kent in shooting, stabbing incidents Tuesday night

Three men were killed Tuesday night, April 7 in Kent in a double shooting and a separate stabbing…

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Covington City Council member to run for state Senate

Republican Kristina Soltys, a Covington City Council member, will run for the state Senate in the 47th Legislative…

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Man convicted in robbery spree across King County

He was allegedly involved in over 30 robberies.

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Meridian Valley’s Brian Thornton preps for Senior PGA Championship

Thornton has racked up the local accolades and is now set to make his senior PGA debut.

Kent Police arrest Travis Alen Jan. 16 at the King County Metro Transit Center after he stabbed a man earlier in the day at the Kent Library. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Man receives 13-month sentence in Kent Library attack

A 37-year-old Seattle man received a 13-month sentence for second-degree assault after he stabbed a man in the…

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King County radio emergency system gets new executive director

An emergency radio system used for 911 dispatching and operational communications by fire departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency…

Seattle’s Brock England during an April 1 game against Penticton at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Penticton eliminates Kent-based T-Birds from WHL playoffs

The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds were eliminated in the first round of the Western Hockey League (WHL) playoffs for…

West Fenwick Park, 3808 S. Reith Road, in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent Parks

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Water shut off at West Fenwick Park in Kent due to leak

The city of Kent has shut off all water at West Fenwick Park, 3808 S. Reith Road, due…

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Gov. orders flags at half-staff April 10 for Maj. Savino

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff on April 10 for Maj. Ariana…

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Kent School District considers November levy measure

Kent School District leaders might send a replacement educational programs and operations levy to voters this November rather…

Washington State Patrol troopers and detectives take Jerry C. Denson, wanted for a 2017 vehicular homicide charge, into custody April 2 in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, State Patrol

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Troopers arrest man wanted in 2017 Kent fatal crash along I-5

Washington State Patrol detectives arrested a man wanted for more than eight years after failing to appear on…

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Kent Library to close later this year for major renovation

A major renovation is expected for late summer or early fall at the downtown Kent Library, which will…

Seattle Thunderbirds goalie Marek Sklenicka makes one of his 50 saves Wednesday night, April 1 against Penticton in game four of their Western Hockey League playoff series at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based T-Birds stay alive in playoffs with 4-3 win against Penticton

Marek Sklenicka made 50 saves and the Seattle Thunderbirds held on to beat the Penticton (B.C.) Vees 4-3…

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City of Kent to offer NFL Flag Football teams for children

City of Kent Parks have partnered with the NFL Flag Football League to offer teams this summer for…

Cameron Schmidt scored two goals for the Seattle Thunderbirds in a 4-3 playoff loss to Penticton on Tuesday, March 31 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse

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Penticton takes 3-0 WHL playoff series lead over T-Birds

Dallas Stars prospect Cameron Schmidt scored twice but the Seattle Thunderbirds fell 4-3 to the Penticton (B.C.) Vees…

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Kent woman, 50, died from strangulation in East Hill homicide

A 50-year-old Kent woman died from asphyxia and strangulation, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Protesters in Kent at West James Street and Fourth Avenue North during the March 28 “No Kings” rally. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police report ‘No Kings’ protest stayed peaceful

The first “No Kings” rally in Kent stayed peaceful without any issues reported to police, according to Kent…

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Kent Police Blotter: March 5-29

A sampling of Kent Police incidents March 5-29: