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L&I fines Kent contractor in Renton fatal trench collapse last year

Company faces fines of more than $400,000 for safety violations that led to death of Surjit Gill, 36

Sarah Wright is the lone qualifier from Kentwood on the girls side. Photos by Ben Ray/The Reporter

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Kent wrestlers have strong showings at regional competition

In local Kent high school wrestling action, Kent-Meridian took second place at 3A regionals while Kentridge took third…

Kentwood's Mason St. Louis using a screen from freshman Brandon Tagle. Photos by Ben Ray/The Reporter

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Basketball: Kentwood boys advance with win over Graham-Kapowsin

Conks set with Tahoma Feb. 15

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Kent schools closed Tuesday, Feb. 14 due to icy roads in some areas

District initially announced a two-hour delay

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Guardian One helicopter helps Kent Police catch wanted robbery suspect | Video

Pursuit Monday afternoon along South 277th Street ends at West Valley Highway

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The Awakening Music Festival set for April 28 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Five hours of worship and message celebrating Jesus Christ

Fiel photo.

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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds

Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.

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Kent’s Tents and Party Rents owner Bob Schlosser dies at age 67

Didn’t hesitate to donate tables and chairs to local nonprofits for fundraisers

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.

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Renton man, 26, found fatally shot at Kent apartment complex

Early Saturday morning, Feb. 11; third homicide of 2023

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City of Kent’s liability insurance rate jumps 21% in 2023

Annual premium up to $1.37 million to cover potential jury verdicts or settlements

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NASA selects Kent-based Blue Origin for Mars mission launch contract

New Glenn rocket scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida in late 2024

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Kent, Des Moines police take two into custody after carjackings

Kent officer fired handgun but didn’t hit anyone after pursuit

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Kent Police contract with Puget Sound Fire for co-responder team

FD Cares program will provide a nurse and social worker to handle certain calls

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Three vehicles go over an embankment near Kent, Auburn

One person sustains minor injuries; four people escape injury

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Woman, 42, dies in Tukwila car crash along West Valley Highway | Update

Vehicle collides with box truck on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 5; woman from Federal Way

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Celebration of life service set for Kent teacher Gail Gese

March 4 at Sunset Bible Church in University Place; taught at Cedar Heights Middle School

Kent-Meridian senior Tariq Hill and Kentwood junior Blake Stempniak each will be huge contributors to their teams’ playoff runs. BEN RAY, Sound Publishing

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Bracket Breakdown: Previews of opening round of West Central District Tournament

Kent hoops action.

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Powerball $754 million winner bought ticket at Auburn Fred Meyer

Winner has not yet come forward; fifth largest payout in game’s history