Sara Akmel, of Kent and Mill Creek Middle School, placed second in the National Civics Bee Washington State Championship June 21, 2025 at Olympia High School, hosted by the Association of Washington Business. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business

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National Civics Bee competition open to middle school students

Kent Chamber of Commerce seeks students to apply for contest that will send winner to Washington, D.C.

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District addresses $10.5 million budget shortfall

Cuts this school year in central administration office materials, supplies and leaving office positions vacant

Screenshot of Scott Presler speaking Monday, Nov. 17 in Battle Ground. COURTESY IMAGE, Scott Presler

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Conservative activist Scott Presler to speak in Kent Nov. 20

Presler part of Super Signer Rally for three proposed state initiatives on voting, parents’ rights and female sports

Photos of one of the firearms retrieved during the arrest. Courtesy of Renton Police Department

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Kent man sentenced for Jan. shooting in Renton

Following a confrontation about alleged stolen items, a man was shot in the stomach.

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire annual Toys for Joy program collected more than 6,000 toys and stocking suffers for about 1,500 children during its 2024 holiday drive. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire kicks off Toys for Joy program

Donations wanted to provide food and toys for those in need during the holiday season.

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Kent Police arrest armed robbery suspect in Auburn

Auburn man, 50, reportedly robbed Kent espresso stand Nov. 16 along Central Avenue South

Sutton Kelsey controls the ball for the Hornets. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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2025 NPSL all-league soccer teams announced

Enumclaw’s Sutton Kelsey and Stadium’s Haley Millan win player of the year.

State Sen. Claudia Kauffman. COURTESY PHOTO

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Kent Democrat Kauffman to seek reelection to state Senate

Claudia Kauffman won tight primary, general election races in 2022

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Kent-based Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch ‘a big deal’

Space media websites describe the ‘historic’ achievement by the company

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Brian Smith elected into Washington Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Kent School District AD Smith coached at Peninsula, Nooksack Valley and Bellingham high schools.

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39th annual Celtic Yuletide Concert set for Dec. 7 in Kent

Boulding family presents musical celebration of the holiday season

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Shoker plans to focus on people over politics on Kent City Council

Sharn Shoker defeats Andy Song in tight race

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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 28-Nov. 7

Incidents include street robbery, stabbing, pickax attack, wire theft arrest

Left to right: Shellonda Keychell Daniel at Ulta in Renton and Ulta in Federal Way. Courtesy photos

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Woman sentenced for $200K shoplifting spree in King County

She received a mental health sentencing alternative.

Photo of the home on fire. Courtesy of Puget Sound Fire

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Kent home catches fire

All of the occupants made it out safely.

Kentwood players run together to move the ball. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin

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Kentwood falls to Curtis in Week 10 playoff tussle

Conks stopped a game shy of the state tournament in 10-point loss to Vikings.

On Nov. 6, “Too Tall” Winston of the Harlem Globetrotters visited students at East Hill Elementary School in Kent. The visit was coordinated by the accesso ShoWare Center, which is hosting the Globetrotters on Jan. 30, 2026, during their 100 Year Tour. The show includes the popular gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks, along with pre-game and post-game fun. Tickets can be purchased at accessoshowarecenter.com. COURTESY PHOTOS

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Globetrotter ‘Too Tall’ Winston visits East Hill Elementary

On Nov. 6, “Too Tall” Winston of the Harlem Globetrotters visited students at East Hill Elementary School in…

Left to right: A photo from a group chat of Mirreh and a photo Jimenez-Guzel. Screenshot from documents.

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Kent man charged for allegedly supporting ISIS

Documents state that he conspired to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and he was linked…

Democratic state Rep. Edwin Obras, left, is defending a seat he was appointed to in the 33rd Legislative District. He faces a challenge from Democrat Kevin Schilling, right, who is mayor of Burien. Courtesy photos

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Obras pulls ahead in close race for WA state House seat

It’s a close contest between two Democrats for a Washington state House seat in the 33rd Legislative District.

The King County flood map shows the different areas of South King County, indicated by blues and oranges, that are prone to flooding. Image courtesy of King County Flood Control.

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Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents

As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials…