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School of Rock Kent, teaching kids resilience

For kids who don’t like sports, School of Rock offers another avenue for them to expend their talents…

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City of Kent plans to demolish Naden Avenue house of many fires

Four fires in last six months at vacant house

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Disney on Ice returns Oct. 23-27 to Kent at ShoWare Center

Theme for this year is Magic in the Stars

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

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Kent Police find carjacking suspect at Kentridge High School

Campus was put into lockdown Thursday, Sept. 5 after juvenile suspect fled to school

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Brianna Sanders, James Mullenix

Kentlake senior (Sanders) runs cross country, while the freshman (Mullenix) plays football.

Eric Perkins being arrested. (Screenshot from video by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office X account)

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Suspect arrested in string of I-5 shootings

According to probable cause documents, five people were injured in the shootings, which started in Federal Way.

Dave Upthegrove and Jaime Herrera Beutler. COURTESY PHOTOS

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Upthegrove advances in state lands commissioner race after recount

Des Moines Democrat kept primary lead for 2nd; will face off against Republican Herrera Beutler

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Kent Cider & Ale Trail event set for Oct. 12 in historic downtown

Enjoy ciders, ales and other beverages while enjoying the charm of local shops

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Bikini coffee stand owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

Ladybug Espresso owner underreported his income for a tax loss of more than $1.7 million, according to the…

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Kent-based T-Birds wrap up training camp with tournament

Western Hockey League preseason games start Sept. 6 in Everett

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Meeker Street bridge in Kent remains closed for repainting

Street closed to vehicle traffic through Sept. 29; eight-week project started Aug. 5

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Kent homeowner shoots, injures alleged burglar in middle of the night

Suspect reportedly entered Lake Meridian couple’s bedroom as they slept and turned on the light

In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

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Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen…

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Kent Police officer’s shot killed man at Madison Plaza Apartments

King County Medical Examiner’s Office rules death a homicide; identifies 33-year-old man

Firefighters extinguished a fire Thursday, Aug. 29 in Kent at an abandoned house in the 100 block of Naden Avenue South. This marked the fourth fire in the last eight months at the house. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Firefighters respond again to fire at same Kent abandoned house

Fourth fire in eight months at house in 100 block of Naden Avenue South

Washington National Golf Club in Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington National Golf Club

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Kent Sunrise Rotary Club offers chance at $1M hole-in-one

Registration open for Golftoberfest tournament Sept. 12 at Washington National Golf Club

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 10-26

Incidents include embezzlement, carjackings, road rage, stolen vehicle pursuits

Crews remove the seaplane piloted by Alan Williams that crashed Aug. 24 into Lake Meridian. Williams, 74, died Aug. 29 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Kent seaplane pilot dies after crash into Lake Meridian | Alan Williams, 74

‘His love of flying was only surpassed by his love for his wife, children and grandchildren,’ family says

Courtesy Photo, King County Superior Court

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Kent man sentenced in 2022 scissor-stabbing murder of wife

‘I know what I did was wrong,’ Pham said in an interview.

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Kent-based Blue Origin completes eighth human spaceflight

Six-member crew spends 10 minutes in space; reaches speed of 2,238 mph