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Kent Police Blotter: Dec. 30 to Jan. 11
Incidents include eluding, stolen vehicles
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Demonstrators take to the streets of Covington against ICE
Indivisible groups join nationwide protest against agent’s fatal shooting of Minneapolis mother
Sports
Kentlake flag football splits two-game set
The Falcons won their second game of the season before falling to Thomas Jefferson.
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Kent city jail inmate dies in hospital after transport
No altercation in jail reported; medical examiner rules cause and manner of death as ‘pending’
Sports
Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional Round
It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.
Northwest
What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session
With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…
News
Four southbound I-5 lanes in Kent to close overnight Jan. 14-16
To close between SR 516 and South 272nd Street for paving
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Investigation continues against Kent School Board president
Fellow member Donald Cook filed Title IX complaint against Meghin Margel for harassment
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Kent’s Ralph on way to one of city’s longest mayoral terms
Begins 9th year as mayor; praises employees for last month’s flood response
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Goers to run for 47th District Senate seat against Kauffman
Auburn Republican to challenge Kent Democratic incumbent in 2026
Northwest
Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies
“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.
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Kent City Council reelects Satwinder Kaur as president
Will serve second two-year term to lead seven-member body
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Sound Behavioral Health clinics in Kent, Auburn to expand access
More people will be able to access care regardless of insurance or ability to pay
Sports
Terrific Tagle: Kentwood senior lifts Conks to comeback win
Brandon Tagle didn’t miss a shot in his 16-point third quarter vs. Kennedy Catholic.
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Kent School District sets community budget meetings
Staff to discuss $35 million budget shortfall for next year on Jan. 12 and Jan. 24
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Man wanted in 2024 Kent vehicular homicide case
Man reportedly removes electronic home monitoring device; crash killed 38-year-old woman
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Kent Police arrest man wanted for 2023 assault near Subway store
Officers take Kent man into custody after alert from Flock Safety camera
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City of Kent adds Stay Out of Drug Area zone to West Hill
Aims to keep drug activity away from new Kent Des Moines light rail station
Northwest
Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…
Life
Kent City Council gets update about YMCA operations
Nonprofit attracts 7,500 members; offers discounts based on income to join and for programs