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Medical examiner identifies Kent man, 84, killed in car crash

Robert N. Gaunce died from multiple blunt force injuries after truck flipped on its side

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Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot to return to Chicago

WNBA point guard spent last two seasons with New York Liberty

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Man to face sentencing in murder of girlfriend at Kent hotel

A jury convicted Phillip J. Lopez in the 2021 beating death of Amber Keith at Ramada Inn

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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 14-25

Incidents include robberies, burglaries, carjackings, stolen vehicles

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Kent Police arrest woman reportedly trying to break into home

Owner was home and observed woman on security camera trying to open doors

Kentridge players celebrate a basket. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

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Pack the Gym delivers a celebration of sport and community

Kentridge and Kentwood battle it out on the court in Unified basketball action.

Graphic provided by Kent school District.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Farzad Karimi (Sr. Wrestling) and Harnur Kaur (Jr. Flag Football) named winners.

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King County Council picks Quinn to replace Upthegrove

De’Sean Quinn currently serves on the Tukwila City Council; selected over Keiser and Patterson

A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo

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WA residents urged to donate blood due to ‘code red’ low levels

Four consecutive days of emergency low blood supplies has led to shortages needed for transfusions and treatment.

Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th St. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Gun fired during teen fight outside Kentridge High School

Incident occurred Monday evening, Jan. 27 outside gym packed with fans for unified basketball game

Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County

New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and Police Chief Rafael Padilla. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent mayor, police chief discuss immigration enforcement

No changes planned in city after Trump signs executive orders to arrest immigrants

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Kent man, 84, dies in two-vehicle crash along 104th Ave. SE

Truck flipped on driver’s side after Monday morning, Jan. 27 collision

Phoenix Court Apartments, 23913 111th Pl. SE in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments

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City of Kent drops lawsuit against Phoenix Court Apartments

Reaches agreement with apartment owners for safety measures to reduce crime at complex

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Kent Police arrest man who fired shots at another man on West Hill

Nobody hit by shots in early Friday, Jan. 24 incident

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Kentwood hires Quincey Davison Jr. as new football coach

Davison has been on the KW staff for two years, graduated from KW in 2012.

Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder

A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019

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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentlake

Junior swimmer Carson Haspe and sophomore gymnast Kayelin Giles take home this weeks awards.

Members of the Costco Teamsters union rally outside Costco’s Issaquah headquarters, Jan. 23, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Costco union workers rally outside shareholder meeting

The Costco Teamsters say they will strike if an agreement isn’t reached by Jan. 31.

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Showtime for Kent Police officers coming up on CW series

Department will be featured on ‘Police 24/7’ episodes this year