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News

Kent Police arrest man for reportedly killing smoke shop clerk

Kent man, 28, allegedly used his vehicle to strike clerk, 58, after dispute over shoplifted item

Natalia Krall-Cruz drives on goal en route to her first goal of the night against Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Kentridge girls soccer drops points at Auburn Riverside

Despite a second half equalizer from Natalia Krall-Cruz, the Chargers fall to Ravens.

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Kent Black Action Commission to host candidates forum Oct. 11

Event at Kent Commons to feature races for Kent City Council, King County Council, Legislature

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I-5 southbound in Kent to close on the Sept. 26-28 weekend

Between SR 516 and South 272nd Street from 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 through 4 a.m. Monday, Sept.…

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Business

Republic Services in Kent releases rebate amounts for customers

Credits to be issued for work stoppage in July when drivers honored strikes elsewhere

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Kent-based T-Birds win WHL opener against Tri-City 6-3

Team scores early and late in front of crowd of 4,664 at ShoWare Center

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WSDOT plans lane, ramp closures on I-5, SR 516 in Kent

Closures planned for Sept. 22-27

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Local candidates forum set for Oct. 1 at Kent Lutheran Church

Candidates from two Kent City Council races and one King County Council race to participate

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Tolls to start Sept. 29 near Kent along new I-5/SR 509 connection

New 1-mile extension in SeaTac part of larger project still to come

Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

News

Celebration of Life on Saturday, Oct. 4 for Kent firefighter

Ceremony for Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb at Christian Faith Center in Federal Way

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Business

Kent Republic Services customers to get rebates for missed service

City negotiated with company to get rebates after labor dispute halted service July 9-18

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Kent City Council approves higher sales tax to hire more police

Tax will rise 0.1% in 2026 (10 cents on $100 purchase) to add 10 officers, 4 support jobs…

Kentwood running back Ezra Moaalii takes on an Auburn Riverside defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Kentwood’s offense explodes as the Conks dominate Auburn Riverside

The Conks’ 63 point total is the most a Kentwood team has scored since 2012.

Addison Edwards (left) goes up with teammate Matteo Finseth (right) for the block. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Kentlake volleyball wins third straight match

The Falcons now have won five straight matches against Auburn Mountainview since 2022.

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Left to right: Eddie Contreras speaking to his attorney and Contreras entering the courtroom.

News

Kent man sentenced for accidentally shooting friend after drinking

The defendant was initially charged with murder in Auburn shooting, but his charge was amended.

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News

Pedestrian killed in Kent collision with vehicle identified

Shane O’Flynn, 34, of Renton, died in accident, according to King County Medical Examiner’s Office

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Opinion

Extend MLK Jr. Way to honor his vision | Commentary

From Seattle to across South King County communities

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Halloween Themed Spirits Walk coming to downtown Kent Oct. 24

Wear costumes and taste spirits from boutique distilleries and local makers

Larry Martinez. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

News

Cause, manner of death of Kent man, 81, to remain undetermined

Remains of Larry Martinez were found in August after he went missing in June 2022

Lalita Uppala, Executive Director of Indian American Community Services, is pictured at a podium. Courtesy photo

Life

Indian American Community Services to open Kent Community Center

Indian American Community Services (IACS), the longest-serving Indian immigrant organization in the Pacific Northwest, welcomed community members, local…