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Kent Police arrest husband for attacking his wife

Reportedly pointed a gun at her; assaulted family member who came to help

Graphic provided by Kent School District.

Sports

Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge

Judy Chen (Sr.) tennis and Richard Calkins (Sr.) judo are this weeks winners.

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Kent Police overtime costs jump to $4.1 million in 2024

A 58% increase from 2021; two officers made more than $100,000 each in OT

Kentwood High School, in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Ex-Kentwood High teacher pleads guilty to sex charge with student

Steve Bilvais, 56, to be sentenced June 27 for communicating with a minor for immoral purposes

Anthony Diaz celebrates the game’s winning goal. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Kent-Meridian soccer survives and advances

Royals down Federal Way 2-1 for second win this season over Eagles.

Riley Lambarena pitched four innings against Kennedy. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

West Central District baseball tournament preview

Breakdown and analysis for the first round of the playoffs.

Jozi Thompson pitching against Interlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Fastpitch district tournament preview

Kentridge, Auburn Riverside and Auburn Mountainview begin quest for the state tournament.

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Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure

For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become…

Staff at the new Riverbend Bar & Grill, 2019 W. Meeker St. in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Business

Riverbend Bar & Grill in Kent launches soft opening

New restaurant next to golf complex to offer plenty of sports on TV screens

A speed limiter device, like this one, will be required for repeat speeding offenders under a Washington law signed on May 12, 2025. The law doesn’t take effect until 2029. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

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WA to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters

The new law is named after four people killed in a crash last year near Renton: Boyd Buster…

The Kent International Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the accesso ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent International Festival

Life

Kent International Festival set for May 31 at ShoWare Center

Free event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will feature music, on-stage performances, local ethnic food trucks

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Loss of fundings leads to Valley Medical clinic closures

Renton Landing Urgent Care is already closed but clinics and inpatient hospital units in Renton, Kent and Covington…

Jo Thompson pitches against Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Kentridge has five-game win streak snapped vs. Auburn Riverside

Chargers now turn eyes to the postseason as they nab the No. 4 seed in districts.

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

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7 candidates running for Kent City Council to replace Fincher

List of candidates for Kent-area races on city council, school board, King County Council, Legislature

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

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Man, 27, pleads guilty to fatal shooting at Kent apartments

Ongoing feud between two men ended with 2023 killing at Dockside Apartments parking lot

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Kent city corrections officer on leave for alleged misconduct

Investigation started Feb. 28 against Sgt. Travis Reed and is ongoing

Courtesy Photo, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care

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Valley Cities to host community chat in Kent about fentanyl

Learn more about the fentanyl crisis affecting King County communities and Valley Cities response

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City of Kent plans to once again market Naden property

Leaders hope right deal with developer can be found this time for city-owned land

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Smoke alarm alerts Kent resident to house fire in kitchen

Fire that started after stove burner unintentionally left on displaces family of nine

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Business

Rite Aid to close Des Moines distribution center; lay off 131

Company had hired more employees at facility 17 months ago but most stores now to close or be…