Stolen merchandise is piled up at the Safeway Distribution Center, the result of the Auburn Police Department’s multi-jurisdictional investigation into a pawn shop scheme. (Photo courtesy of Auburn Police Department)

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Police recover millions of dollars in stolen property after thrift shop scheme

Pictures and videos from inside the Safeway Distribution Center show boxes and boxes of stolen merchandise — a…

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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 28 to March 12

Incidents include multiple store robberies, shootings

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Kent Police investigate possible hit-and-run that left one man dead

A 33-year-old Kent man was found in a driveway.

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Kentwood’s Sarah Wright goes seven full innings in the win over Emerald Ridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood fastpitch evens record with win over Emerald Ridge

Sarah Wright strikes out 17 in win.

Kentwood center fielder Jackson Dulay up to bat. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood baseball drops home opener

Trevor Nyhusmoen goes three scoreless innings on the mound.

Kentwood’s starting pitcher Tyler Maurer faces Liberty on March 14. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kent 2023 high school sports spring preview

The 2023 spring sports season is upon us. Here is a preview of what each Kent school did…

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short

OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

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Kent Police give update on Feb. 28 traffic fatality

Police clarify that the situation suspected to be a hit-and-run was not so.

Kent’s Independent Salary Commission meeting on March 13. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Commission approves pay raises for Kent mayor and city council

The City of Kent’s Independent Salary Commission recently approved a pay raise for city council members and the…

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BJ Cummings to talk about the Duwamish River’s human and natural history

Greater Kent Historical Society one of sponsors of April 6 event at Kent Commons

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Half Lion Public House finds success at Riverbend in Kent

Three previous restaurants at city-owned golf complex went out of business

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City of Kent-owned Riverbend Golf Complex turns a profit in 2022

Sale of par 3 course helped pay for major upgrades at driving range and eliminated loan debt

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33rd Legislative District representatives set March 18 town hall

Sen. Karen Keiser, Reps. Tina Orwall and Mia Gregerson to discuss state issues

Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North King County

The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

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Kent man faces charges of intent to distribute cocaine, fentanyl

Reportedly targeted clients at Seattle methadone clinic for sales

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Kent Police release more photos of kidnapping suspect

Man wanted in March incident on East Hill remains at large

Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)

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House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban

Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for…

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Kent concerts to feature performers singing Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles

Matt Dusk sings Sinatra on March 17; Kenny Brawner portrays Charles March 25