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Teen wanted in deadly World of Weed shooting arrested in Kent

The teen also faces charges for a February pawn shop robbery in Federal Way

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Kent man charged with child abuse of elementary school student

Reportedly occurred at a Seattle school where he taught English as a second language

A rendering of the light rail station to open in 2024 in Kent near Pacific Highway South and 30th Avenue South. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit

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Kent City Council committee favors Kent-Des Moines for light rail station name

Other Sound Transit options include Midway, Highline and Highline College

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King County awards $1 million for three Kent park projects

Renovations at Salt Air Vista Park, Morrill Meadows Park; Green River, Interurban trail improvements

The Kentlake Theatre Company’s production of “Gypsy” will take place May 12-14 and May 21 at 7 p.m.; and May 14, 15 and 21 at 2 p.m. at the Kentlake High School Performing Arts Center. Photo by Adrienne Washington/Kent Reporter

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Kentlake Theater Company returns to in-person performances with musical ‘Gypsy’

By Adrienne Washington, Special to the Kent Reporter

The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo
The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo

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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas

Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.

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Kent YMCA to feature free Healthy Kids Day April 30

Event to offer activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region

The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.

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State awards two Kent early learning centers grants of $1 million

Part of state Department of Commerce program to create more early learning spaces

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Kentridge High to present ‘Catch Me If You Can’ musical

April 27-30 and May 4-7

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Public health agencies link Norovirus outbreak to oysters from British Columbia

As of early April, 103 norovirus illnesses have been reported from 13 states, 62 in Washington.

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Downtown Kent Wine Walk on June 10 to feature blues band, tastings

Wineries from Yakima, Woodinville among the lineup; tickets on sale now

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Kent man, 60, killed in vehicle crash identified

David Wayne Burns died in April 14 head-on collision along West Valley Highway

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How a Ukrainian and Russian couple escaped a war zone

“We will never forget that sound. Boom. Boom,” said Valeriia Horodnycha, who has been staying in Mercer Island.

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School district investigates coach; LGBTQ book ban; teen arrested in armed robbery spree | King County Local Dive

A new podcast for King County residents

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Kent’s West Hill water tower to get mural with trees, Mount Rainier

City selects Spokane artist who has done numerous projects in state, nation

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Maple Valley gas station robbery suspects caught in Kent

King County Sheriff’s Office arrests two after pursuit

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Federal Way high school graduations coming back to Kent

Ceremonies set for June 12 at the ShoWare Center after two years away due to COVID-19

COURTESY PHOTO, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center

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New Green River College program addresses state’s shortage of nurses

School to offer licensed practical nurses a chance to earn bachelor of science in nursing.

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Kent man, 60, dies in West Valley Highway head-on collision

Early Thursday morning, April 14 near South 180th Street