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More freeway closures this weekend in South King County

Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster”…

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Kent mayor proposes hike in city B&O tax to help pay for police

Would bring in $859,000 in 2025 to hire 2 patrol sergeants, 1 officer and 1 corrections sergeant

Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, and Democrat Dave Upthegrove, right, are competing in the 2024 Washington state lands commissioner race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

Northwest

WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off

The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…

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City of Kent plans to buy Naden property that had 4 house fires

City Council approves purchase price of $140,000

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Life

The Wolf’s Hometown Holiday country concert set for Dec. 5 in Kent

Lineup: Jordan Davis, Randy Houser, Warren Zeiders, Jackson Dean, Priscilla Block and Zach Top

Food donated for the Kent Food Bank. Courtesy File Photo, Torklift Central

Business

Registration open for Kent Turkey Challenge’s food bank fundraiser

Competition among businesses to collect money, food donations for Thanksgiving meals

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

Scenic Hill Elementary School in Kent, 26025 Woodland Way S. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

News

Kent School District places elementary music teacher on leave

Decision comes after numerous complaints about teacher at public meeting by Scenic Hill parents.

Kentwood’s Antoine Lee stiff-arms a Raven defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Kentwood’s Antoine Lee has five touchdowns in win over Auburn Riverside

After starting the year 0-2, the Conks got in the win column thanks to their star.

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Kent Police officer fired 9 shots, suspect 7 during apartment shooting

Christian Moshofsky, 33, died during Aug. 28 incident at Madison Plaza Apartments

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City of Kent honors 3 girls for stopping a reported abduction

‘Their decisive actions ensured a child’s safety,’ police say

Courtesy photo, King County

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Man, 26, faces multiple charges after violent attack of Kent woman

Woman, 29, grabbed from behind while walking on sidewalk along Central Avenue North

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

News

Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

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Series of I-5 carjackings linked to white SUV

Two incidents in Federal Way, one in Fife

Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

News

Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…

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FD Cares program celebrates 10th year in Kent of helping residents

911 calls from one woman dropped from 75 to 1 after units staffed with nurse, social worker responded

Hundreds of hospital workers and supporters took to Talbot and Carr during the informational picket Sept. 11. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

News

Valley Medical workers picket for higher wages, sick leave | Photos

According to SEIU, the current sick leave system at Valley Medical Center is not efficient enough for many…

Inside the SCORE jail. File photo

News

Investigation of woman’s death at SCORE jail complete

Makena Buckland died from “anoxic brain injury in the setting of repeated resuscitation performed due to aspiration pneumonia…

Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…

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City of Kent honors Paralympian medalist Jaleen Roberts

Roberts took silver in the long jump and bronze in the 100 meters in Paris