From left to right: Honor Guard Sgt. Davis, Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla, Kent Officers Sean Goforth, Jace Sloan and Beau Mattheis, Assistant Chiefs Eric Hemmen and Jarod Kasner. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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3 Kent Police officers honored for heroic actions during bar shooting

Chaotic scene in July 2022 outside the Central Ave Pub that resulted in a murder charge

Western Hockey League (WHL) general managers and media named Seattle’s Thomas Milic as the 2022-2023 WHL Goaltender of the Year. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Thunderbirds’ Thomas Milic chosen as WHL Goaltender of the Year

Milic honored with the Del Wilson Memorial Trophy; praises fans at Kent’s ShoWare Center

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In this episode of Around the Sound Sports, we dive into prep softball and baseball highlights as well…

Sarah Wright dominates in the circle over the Decatur Gators. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood takes home NPSL fastpitch softball crown

Sarah Wright strikes out 15 and allows just three hits.

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Woman found fatally shot near Kent, Auburn along South 277th Street

King County Sheriff’s Office reveals few details about early Tuesday, May 9 shooting

Colton Dach and the rest of the Seattle Thunderbirds will play the Winnipeg Ice for the Western Hockey League title in a best-of-seven series starting May 12 in Winnipeg. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based Thunderbirds to play Winnipeg Ice for WHL championship

Seattle edges Kamloops 4-2 to take Western Conference title and advance to next round

The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS

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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.

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Local member of Proud Boys is convicted | Podcast

A Washington, D.C., jury convicted an Auburn man and three other Proud Boys members of a plot to…

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Kent to launch new interactive space-themed park downtown | Photos

Renovated Kherson Park includes replica Lunar Rover, astronaut and mission control

Seattle’s Jared Davidson scored his 22nd career playoff goal to set a franchise record during a 4-2 loss to the Kamloops Blazers May 6 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based T-Birds fail to clinch WHL playoff series against Kamloops

Seattle loses game five; gets another chance to win Western Conference title Monday, May 8 on the road

Seattle’s Dylan Guenther had three goals and an assist in an 8-4 win over the Kamloops Blazers on Thursday, May 4 that put the Thunderbirds up 3-1 in the series. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based T-Birds within one win of Western Conference title

Seattle dominates Kamloops 8-4 to take 3-1 series lead; can win championship Saturday, May 6

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Two Kent nonprofits receive funds to address workforce challenges

Living Well Kent gets $110,000; Kent Youth and Family Services awarded $80,000

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King County inquest to begin in 2017 fatal shooting by Kent Police

Two officers fired shots at Eugene Nelson, 20, of Seattle

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Firefighters receive swift water rescue training on Snoqualmie River | Photos

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire joins three other agencies

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Kent man faces murder charge in Dockside Apartments shooting

Two men reportedly had an ongoing feud; one became upset when other man made gun gesture with hand

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Kent man pleads guilty to controlled substance charge

Initially faced controlled substance homicide charge after Seattle man died from a drug overdose

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent City Council adopts drug possession law after state fails to act

New measure makes drug possession unlawful; provides treatment services in lieu of jail sentence

Seattle’s Nolan Allan, shown here in the April 30 game at the accesso ShoWare Center, had the only goal for the Thunderbirds in a 4-1 loss May 2 at Kamloops. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kamloops topples Kent-based Thunderbirds in game 3 of playoffs

Seattle loses but still leads best-of-seven series, 2-1

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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9

KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.

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Tim McGraw to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center July 8

100.7 The Wolf’s Throwdown also will feature Russell Dickerson, Kassi Ashton and Dalton Dover