Lara Henry, far left, Marti Reeder, Merle Reeder and Genevieve Cusano. COURTESY PHOTO, Marti Reeder

Business

Team Marti in Kent adds two new real estate agents

Two employees of Team Marti of John L. Scott Real Estate in Kent recently earned their real estate…

File Photo, Kent Reporter

News

Medical examiner identifies Kent son/father in murder-suicide

Donald Lee Dubuc, 48, shot his father, Michael Lee Dubuc, 69, and then shot himself at their West…

A Covington man reportedly throws a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal May 5 in Maui. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii

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Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal | Update

A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an…

Christopher Moore pitches against Silas. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Christopher Moore helps Kentlake punch state baseball ticket

Falcons bats were quiet to start but made plenty of noise in 7-run fifth inning.

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Kent on tour stop for K-pop girls group Mamamoo

Mamamoo, a K-pop girl group from Seoul, South Korea, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at…

Jodi Ann Cathcart. COURTESY PHOTO, Foster Champs of WA

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Medical examiner identifies Covington woman, 36, stabbed at home

Jodi Ann Cathcart, the Covington woman allegedly stabbed to death by her husband, was 36 years old, according…

University of Washington Tacoma recognizes Kent Laboratory Academy for its partnership during a April 30 celebration at the school. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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UW Tacoma honors Kent Laboratory Academy partnership

Kent Laboratory Academy, of the Kent School District, was recently recognized by the University of Washington Tacoma with…

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Kent man reportedly fatally shoots father and then himself

A 48-year-old man reportedly fatally shot his 70-year-old father and then took his own life on the West…

Meghin Margel. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School Board hit with another Open Public Meetings Act suit

Two residents have filed a complaint in King County Superior Court that the Kent School District violated the…

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela during the June 2025 Kentlake High School graduation at the ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District leader reportedly seeking $600,000 buyout

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela reportedly wants a $600,000 buyout of his contract for what he claims…

Aaron Brown Myers at the closing statements of his trial. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Man found guilty in death of Kent-Meridian student

The man who fatally shot a Kent-Meridian High School student at Big 5 in Renton now faces between…

U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. Courtesy Photo, U.S. Department of Justice

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Kent man faces federal child pornography charges

A 32-year-old Kent man faces federal charges of production and possession of child pornography after law enforcement tracked…

COURTESY FILE PHOTO, King County Elections

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Kauffman vs. Soltys showdown tops local legislative races

A November general ballot election showdown for the 47th Legislative District Senate seat between incumbent Claudia Kauffman, D-Kent,…

Evergreen Middle School. Courtesy photo.

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Evergreen Middle School teacher charged with rape

An Evergreen Middle School teacher was put on administrative leave after he was arrested for rape of a…

Tyler Buol makes a pitch against Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Playoff pitchers to watch across South Sound

As each pitch means more and more, here are some arms to keep track of.

Donald Cook. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

News

Cook accuses Kent School Board of Open Public Meetings Act violations

Kent School Board director Donald Cook has accused his fellow board members of violating the state Open Public…

Kyle Cathcart. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office

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Covington man faces murder charge for death of his wife

King County prosecutors charged Kyle Wayland Cathcart with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his wife at least 48…

Courtesy Photo, Multi-Service Center

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Kent multifamily housing complexes apply for state grants

Two organizations with a total of three multifamily apartment complexes in Kent have applied for grants from the…

Anna Pham tries to get Jenny Lu to the ground. Photo provided by Eric Todd / @ ETDPI

Sports

Kentridge and judo: A match for 70 years

Kentridge judo was one of the first programs of its kind and dominates on the mat.

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police Blotter: April 6-22

Incidents include smoke shop burglary, transit center disturbance, Springwood Park robbery