Life
Civil War veterans, spouses to be honored Aug. 22 at Tahoma National Cemetery
Missing in America Project volunteers identified unclaimed remains stored at a Seattle cemetery
News
Two men face federal charges for alleged role in Asian family robberies
Incidents across three counties, including two cases in Kent
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Kent Police arrest Renton man wanted on felony escape warrant
Had escaped from state Department of Corrections community custody for robbery conviction
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Vehicle crashes into Kent restaurant; two people injured | Update
Driver confused brake and gas pedals Aug. 13 at the Imperial Garden restaurant in the Great Wall Mall
News
Ferguson and Reichert move toward Nov. showdown in governor’s race
Both dusted off intraparty challenges to their political right.
Business
Dick’s Drive-In plans special anniversary celebration in Kent
Restaurant started 70 years ago in Seattle; party in Kent from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16
News
Democrat Upthegrove remains in tight state lands commissioner race
Stands in second in battle against two Republicans with chance to advance to Nov. 5 general election
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16-year-old Kent boy pleads not guilty to high-speed fatal crash
Reportedly driving 103 mph in stolen vehicle during collision after police pursuit
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Kent-based Valley Communications Center earns Team of the Year Award
Employees responded to fellow worker’s cardiac arrest and kept 911 operation going
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Firefighters extinguish fire at Kent vacant house for 3rd time in 6 months
Fire broke out Monday night, Aug. 12 in 100 block of Naden Avenue South
News
Southbound SR 167 in Kent to close for repaving Aug. 16-19
8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 to 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19 between SR 516 and South 277th Street
Life
Lake Meridian Park playground in Kent to close 4 weeks for repairs
Rubber, grass surfaces and piece of climbing equipment to be replaced; work starts Aug. 19
News
3 defendants plead not guilty in killing of 13-year-old Kent boy
Two brothers, ages 20 and 16, and 17-year-old friend face robbery, murder charges
Sports
Kent-based Thunderbirds hire Tom Orr as new team trainer
Orr comes to Western Hockey League club from small college in Colorado
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Kent mom charged with homicide for beating adult daughter to death
Woman admitting striking her daughter on the side of the head ‘so hard it bent the pan handle.’
News
KC Sheriff’s Office needs to modify use-of-force notifications, report says
Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s report includes seven recommendations.
News
Upthegrove takes over second place in state lands commissioner race
Des Moines Democrat remains in tight primary battle with two Republicans for top two spots
Sports
Kent-based Thunderbirds trainer moves on after 17 years with team
Phil Varney joined the junior hockey team in 2007 and worked more than 1,000 games
News
Kent brush fire strikes along Interurban Trail near South 196th St.
Firefighters extinguish Aug. 8 fire in about two hours, 30 minutes
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Five injured in Kent crash of stolen vehicle after police pursuit
Vehicle, driven by 18-year-old man, collided with another vehicle Aug. 8 along South 277th Street