Maj. Ariana Savino. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Air Force

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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…

Kent Library, 212 Second Ave. N. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Library System

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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:

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MultiCare Primary Care in Kent features new model for patients

The opening of a second MultiCare Primary Care clinic on Kent’s East Hill provides some relief from Valley…

Protesters lined up along West James Street in Kent Saturday, March 28 as part of the “No Kings” movement across the nation against the Trump administration. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter

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Protesters show up in first Kent ‘No Kings’ rally against Trump | Photos

Kent residents were excited that they could attend an organized “No Kings” rally against President Donald Trump for…

Puget Sound Fire responds to a vehicle down an embankment Saturday evening, March 28 along Reiten Road in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent Police help rescue driver in burning vehicle after pursuit

Kent Police officers rescued a driver trapped in a burning vehicle that went down an embankment during a…

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Kent Police treating suspicious death of woman as a homicide

Kent Police are treating the suspicious death of a 50-year-old Kent woman as a homicide.

Kent School Board members Donald Cook and Meghin Margel. COURTESY PHOTOS, Kent School District

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Kent School Board: Margel speaks over Cook 18 straight times

As Donald Cook delivered his board member report at a recent Kent School Board meeting, Board President Meghin…

Kent Police arrest Travis Alen Jan. 16 after he stabbed a man earlier in the day at the Kent Library. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

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Man pleads guilty to second-degree assault at Kent Library

A 37-year-old Seattle man pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for stabbing a man in the arm at the…

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Section of West Willis Street to close in Kent March 26-27

Kent drivers can expect a full road closure on West Willis Street from Railroad Avenue South to First…

Lake Fenwick. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Man found in Kent’s Lake Fenwick died from drowning, suicide

A man found dead floating in Lake Fenwick in Kent died from drowning and his manner of death…

A chance to pet baby goats will be one of the many activities during a Easter celebration for children from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at Kent Station shopping center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Station

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Children’s Easter celebration at Kent Station set for March 28

A free Easter celebration featuring special appearances by unicorns, baby goats, bunnies and more is coming up at…

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Kent onsite cat adoptions available again after storm damage

Regional Animal Services of King County will once again welcome onsite cat adoptions at its Pet Adoption Center…