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Sports

ALCS: Scherzer and Giménez take down Mariners in Game 4

After leading 2-0 heading home to T-Mobile Park, the Mariners and Blue Jays are level.

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Life

Six country singers to perform Dec. 3 in Kent at ShoWare Center

100.7 The Wolf’s Hometown Holiday concert returns

The 2024 Haunted Boo-levard at Kent Station. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Life

Celebrate Halloween at Kent Station’s Haunted Boo-Levard

Safe trick-or-treating, festive fun and a brand-new attraction during Oct. 31 event

Jasmyne Faborito, organizer of the Torklift Central Turkey Challenge, left, and Kent Mayor Dana Ralph during the Oct. 7 City Council meeting to recognize the annual event to raise money and food for the Kent Food Bank. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Business

13th annual Turkey Challenge in Kent seeks food, money donations

Torklift Central runs event that pursues contributions for the Kent Food Bank

Makana Lum-Lang tips the ball over the net for Kentridge in their match against Mount Rainier. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Kentridge volleyball comes up short against Mount Rainier

Chargers fall in four sets to top-seeded Rams.

A bust of George Washington lies tipped over on the third floor of the Washington state Capitol building in Olympia, after a vandal broke in and caused damage on Sunday night. (Photo courtesy of Department of Enterprise Services)

Northwest

Man accused of vandalizing WA Capitol undergoes mental health evaluation

A Washington man suspected of breaking into and vandalizing the state Capitol is undergoing a mental health evaluation,…

File Photo, Kent Reporter

News

Bomb squad neutralizes explosive device at Kent Police Station

A concerned citizen found backpack near Green River and brought it to station Tuesday morning, Oct. 14

People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

News

No Kings rallies set for South King County cities on Oct. 18

Covington, Auburn, Renton, Des Moines among cities where people will protest Trump administration

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News

Nighttime lane closures in Kent set for Pacific Highway South

Northbound and southbound left lanes to close over the next few weeks for work near light rail station

Founder Miny Tefesse accepted the Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year award on behalf of Abyssinia Beauty School.

Business

Kent small business wins first-place award from King County

Abyssinia Salon and Beauty School has locations in Kent, Renton and Kenya

A K-9 unit of Officer Matthew Flesher and Gambit helped find a man Oct. 11 in Kent fleeing on foot from the Washington State Patrol. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

News

Kent Police K-9 unit helps catch man running from State Patrol

Search by Gambit finds man hiding in bushes after fleeing from traffic stop Oct. 11

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News

WSDOT wants input about changes in Kent along State Route 99

Online survey available through Nov. 4 about proposed designs for sidewalks, bike lanes and other features

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News

Procession, service honors Kent-based Puget Sound Fire deputy chief

Jimmy Webb, 56, a 26-year veteran, died of occupational-related cancer

Kent-based Open Doors for Multicultural Families plans to open an Early Learning Center and Family Resource Center in 2027 as part of the proposed Kent Multicultural Village on the West Hill near light rail. Courtesy Rendering, Schemata Workshop

News

Kent nonprofit Open Doors loses two federal education grants

Leaders of Open Doors for Multicultural Families believe Trump administration ‘targeted’ agency

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News

New tolling system on SR 167 starts Monday, Oct. 20; rates $1 to $15

Non-tolled lanes will remain for drivers between Renton and Puyallup, including Kent and Auburn

Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs

Life

Rainier Youth Choirs perform in South King County and beyond

In its 19th season, the 2-12th grade youth choir provides space and opportunities for singers, allowing them to…

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Sports

Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Dan Ito

Kentwood’s Dan Ito is the coach of a back-to-back state girls golf team.

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Business

Bonaci Fine Jewelry to close in Kent after 35 years

Owner Bob Bonaci retiring from business to start a ‘next chapter in life’

Lincoln Moore runs the ball for Kentlake against Thomas Jefferson. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Kentlake football notches second win of the season

Kentlake had to go to fourth string quarterback Lincoln Moore.

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

News

Kent School District enrollment much lower than projected

Latest numbers show 792 fewer students which means reduced state funding