U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice

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Ex-Kent resident gets 22-month sentence for drug dealing

Mexican citizen, 33, says he was lured to U.S. under false pretenses to work in construction

Preston Viltz (left) and Adam Paganelli (right). Photo provided by Preston Viltz.

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Kentridge alum Preston Viltz takes aim to help recruiting process

Viltz teamed up with former teammate Adam Paganelli to assist collegiate hopeful baseball players.

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Kentwood High School gets a street with its nickname

Conqueror Avenue had no name before; school ASB president led drive to get sign from city of Covington

Fireworks will be displayed at 10 p.m. Friday, July 4 at the Fourth of July Splash in Kent at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Fourth of July Splash in Kent to feature fireworks display

July 4 event also will feature music and food trucks

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Kent City Council considers sales tax hike to hire more police

Council could approve measure without going to voters; hike would be 10 cents on every $100 purchase

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Juneteenth Celebration in Kent set for Saturday, June 21

Free event will go from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Morrill Meadows Park

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Kent father, 26, killed in shooting June 16 on East Hill

Family identifies Leroy Tinoga, married father of two young children

River Plate fans in the stands at Lumen Field. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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FIFA Club World Cup reaction: Best of soccer culture on display

River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds might be far from home, but the teams brought passion on and…

King County’s Patricia Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle, where juveniles facing criminal charges are detained. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Man, juvenile face murder charges in Kent student’s death

Kent-Meridian High student fatally shot in June 2024 during drug deal at Campus Park

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Signs at Reith Road roundabouts in Kent take a beating

Drivers knocking down directional and yield signs at two new roundabouts

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Kent woman faces vehicular homicide charge in March crash

Wajiha Din also faces vehicular assault in collision that killed Jose Ortiz and injured his wife

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Kent man, 63, charged with robbing Auburn bank

The suspect wore no mask, but donned an orange safety vest.

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Class of 2025 high school graduates celebrate in Kent | Photos

Ceremonies held for four Kent School District high schools and two academies

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Man fatally shot on East Hill in Kent; found inside vehicle

Incident Monday afternoon, June 16 in area of SE 240th Street and 108th Avenue SE

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People ‘fed up’ with Trump administration protest in Covington | Photos

Estimated crowd of 1,500 lines main street in town June 14 with signs and chants

David Warner holds up his jersey for the Seattle Orcas. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Seattle Orcas cricket team hosts fan fest at Marymoor Park

Orcas players, coaches and owners joined fans to celebrate the start of the third year of MLC.

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Kent Elementary School’s new mural brings wildlife alive | Photos

60-foot long mural colorfully decorates wall behind school

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Kent-Meridian High students share personal stories in new book

Immigrant and refugee students are featured in the book, ‘We Are America: Kent 2’

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Kent firefighters fight three fires in three days | Photos

Puget Sound Fire responds June 10-12 to camper, house and apartment fires; no injuries

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

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Man receives 10-year sentence for Kent parking lot killing

Fatally shot man in 2023 after he approached vehicle with baseball bat as part of ongoing feud