Donald Cook. COURTESY PHOTO

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Ongoing Kent School Board drama flares up again among members

Board rescinds controversial resolution that singled out Donald Cook

Aug. 4, 1981, was a memorable day for Boeing. The company’s first new commercial transport in more than a dozen years, the Boeing 767, rolled out of the Everett, Washington, plant in front of 15,000 onlookers. This widebody airplane was the first of a new generation of Boeing commercial transports designed for the fuel-conscious 1980s. Using the latest technology, the 767 promised to burn 30 percent less fuel than the generation of transports it was replacing. (Courtesy photo)

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Boeing will stop production of the Everett-built 767 in 2027

In an email Friday to employees, Boeing’s CEO also said the troubled aerospace giant will cut its global…

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Kent-based Project Feast hires new executive director

Liz Louie to lead nonprofit that empowers refugee and immigrant cooks

Kaylee Futch shows some emotion after a big point for Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentlake volleyball dominates Titans in straight sets

Kentlake gets a big win when it comes to the standings, eyes postseason with six games left.

King County Sheriff’s Office new Bell 407GXi Helicopter. Photo courtesy of Angela Van Liew, King County Sheriff’s Office

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King County Sheriff’s Office gets new helicopter

It was purchased with the support of King County taxpayers.

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Airways Bistro & Beer Garden to close in downtown Kent

Lengthy patio renovation, higher rent help lead to closure after 13 years; Tap Room to remain open

Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
Wild Waves 2024 Crypt Keeper Challenge contestants.

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Wild Waves 24-hour coffin challenge produces 5 brave winners

The first meal of the night at the Federal Way amusement park was tarantula-covered pizza.

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Kent Youth and Family Services hires new executive director

Trista Helvey takes over after more than a decade with YMCA of Greater Seattle

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Kent Reporter, Steve Hunter, Ben Ray receive newspaper coverage awards

At Better Newspaper Contest presented by Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

Photo provided by Kent School District.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Neveah Molina (Volleyball) and Tajveer Singh (Tennis) are the winners from Kent-Meridian.

Mckenna Bennett in the middle of a pass to Shiney Mayanja for the Chargers’ sixth goal of the night. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Soccer: Kentridge dominates Kentwood, takes top spot in NPSL

Chargers defeat Kentwood 6-0 with five different goal scorers.

Corniche Washington in the black suit between his defense while the prosecutor delivered her closing statement. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way man found guilty for 2021 murder at Kent bus stop

He will be sentenced Nov. 8.

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Kent City Council approves $11.2 million purchase of new office space

Buying north Kent building will open up Centennial Center for City Hall, police headquarters

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Kent Police arrest woman, 29, for stabbing, injuring 42-year-old man

Officers track down woman Oct. 7 four days after incident at man’s East Hill home

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Kent Police Blotter: Sept. 24 to Oct. 6

Incidents include market arson, shots fired, cars on fire, tow truck driver attack, robberies

Kelsey Hall has been growing dahlias since 2018; her farm now sells more than 4,000 flowers a year, and grows up to 200 different varieties. Photo courtesy Kelsey Hall

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Local farm’s fame blooms in light of a newly-discovered dahlia

“Daffodahlia” caught the attention of Martha Stewart.

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Wrong-way driver on I-5 off ramp near Kent faces assault, DUI charges

Friday night, Oct. 4 crash near South 272nd Street injures two

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Meeker Street bridge in Kent expected to reopen by Oct. 11 after repainting

The $2.71 million project had an initial deadline of Sept. 29; deck repairs pushed out to next year

All the prosecutors (left) and KPA leadership and electeds (right). Courtesy photo

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Korean Prosecutors Association launches Pacific Northwest Chapter

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion delivered a speech at the launch ceremony.

Team Survivor Northwest hike to Twin Lakes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy photo.

Life

Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer

“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.