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Kent Police seek public’s help to find kidnapping suspect

Detectives release more photos of the man reportedly involved in the Feb. 28 incident; children found safe

Brown areas indicate where shellfish harvesting is closed due to pollution. (Screenshot from Washington Shellfish Safety Map)

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DOH awards $5.5M to improve Puget Sound shellfish habitats

$455,000 was earmarked to improve the health of shellfish beds in Poverty Bay.

Construction workers work on the final stop of the Federal Way Link Extension light rail route along South 320th Street in Federal Way on Nov. 19, 2021. Olivia Sullivan, Sound Publishing

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Light rail service to Tacoma delayed to 2035

Sound Transit studies more options for the train line route.

Madison Plaza Apartments in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Kent apartment rents up just 0.1% in February compared to January

Rents are up 2.6% compared to February 2022

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Man killed in Kent hit-and-run on Central Avenue North

Police seek vehicle, driver in Tuesday night, Feb. 28 incident near South 228th Street

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Kent Police looking for kidnapping suspect; children found safe

Man reportedly took vehicle from mother with two children inside the morning of Feb. 28

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Male shot, injured early Wednesday morning in Kent on West Hill

Police looking for public’s help for tips about March 1 incident

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Pedestrian killed by train in Kent identified by medical examiner

39-year-old man was walking across the BNSF Railway tracks

State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer to House votes

And a comprehensive remaking of state’s approach to drug possession advances toward action in the Senate.

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Kent man sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking

Considered one of the leaders of a violent international drug ring

Screenshot from King County website.

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What do you do with your food waste? King County wants to know

King County Solid Waste Division will have an online food waste survey open until April 30.

Courtesy Photo, City of Kent

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Kent City Council adopts Race and Equity Action Plan

Goal to ensure government policies and practices are equitable for all people

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Kent-based Thunderbirds riding 10-game WHL winning streak

Seattle beats Portland to expand leads in U.S. Division, Western Conference

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Son charged with murder of Kent teacher ruled incompetent to stand trial

Michael Gese, 31, to receive competency restoration at Western State Hospital

BNSF Railway Smith Street crossing in Kent. File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Pedestrian hit, killed by train in Kent while walking on BNSF tracks

39-year-old man dies Sunday night, Feb. 26 near South 228th Street

Kentridge junior Sydney Esperaza dribbles the ball down the floor. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge girls sent home with loss to Decatur

The Chargers have a bright future in front of them

A crew member unloads hazardous waste items for the King County Wastemobile, which will be in Kent March 3-5. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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King County Wastemobile coming to Kent March 3-5

Residents can drop off hazardous waste items at Puget Sound Fire Station on SE 272nd Street

The speed limit along Pacific Highway South in Kent will be lowered from 45 to 40 mph later this year between South 272nd Street and Kent Des Moines Road. Staff Photo, Kent Reporter

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Speed limit on Pacific Highway in Kent to drop from 45 to 40 mph

Lower speeds also coming to two East Hill streets - SE 260th and SE 264th

Sea Dragon WR Jordan Veasy celebrates and looks at the home fans after he scored the go ahead touchdown Feb. 23. Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

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XFL is back in Seattle – here’s what you need to know

Sea Dragons drop home opener to St. Louis Battlehawks.

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Kent Police chief supports pursuit, illegal street racing bills

Updates City Council about potential changes in laws by Legislature