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MultiCare Primary Care in Kent features new model for patients

The opening of a second MultiCare Primary Care clinic on Kent’s East Hill provides some relief from Valley…

Protesters lined up along West James Street in Kent Saturday, March 28 as part of the “No Kings” movement across the nation against the Trump administration. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter

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Protesters show up in first Kent ‘No Kings’ rally against Trump | Photos

Kent residents were excited that they could attend an organized “No Kings” rally against President Donald Trump for…

Puget Sound Fire responds to a vehicle down an embankment Saturday evening, March 28 along Reiten Road in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent Police help rescue driver in burning vehicle after pursuit

Kent Police officers rescued a driver trapped in a burning vehicle that went down an embankment during a…

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Kent Police treating suspicious death of woman as a homicide

Kent Police are treating the suspicious death of a 50-year-old Kent woman as a homicide.

Kent School Board members Donald Cook and Meghin Margel. COURTESY PHOTOS, Kent School District

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Kent School Board: Margel speaks over Cook 18 straight times

As Donald Cook delivered his board member report at a recent Kent School Board meeting, Board President Meghin…

Kent Police arrest Travis Alen Jan. 16 after he stabbed a man earlier in the day at the Kent Library. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

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Man pleads guilty to second-degree assault at Kent Library

A 37-year-old Seattle man pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for stabbing a man in the arm at the…

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Section of West Willis Street to close in Kent March 26-27

Kent drivers can expect a full road closure on West Willis Street from Railroad Avenue South to First…

Lake Fenwick. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Man found in Kent’s Lake Fenwick died from drowning, suicide

A man found dead floating in Lake Fenwick in Kent died from drowning and his manner of death…

A chance to pet baby goats will be one of the many activities during a Easter celebration for children from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at Kent Station shopping center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Station

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Children’s Easter celebration at Kent Station set for March 28

A free Easter celebration featuring special appearances by unicorns, baby goats, bunnies and more is coming up at…

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Kent onsite cat adoptions available again after storm damage

Regional Animal Services of King County will once again welcome onsite cat adoptions at its Pet Adoption Center…

Kenzie Coble flips the bat against Hazen. Photo provided by Eric Todd / @ETDPI

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Kentridge throws combined no-hitter against Hazen in 18-0 win

University of Iowa commit Jo Thompson drove in five and struck out 10 in the win.

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Indivisible Kent to hold first anti-Trump protest March 28

The third nationwide “No Kings” protest against President Donald Trump on Saturday, March 28 will include the streets…

Lake Fenwick. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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Man found dead in Kent floating face down in Lake Fenwick

A man was found dead floating face down in Lake Fenwick in Kent.

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Kent Police arrest man after vehicle pursuit up West Hill

Kent Police arrested a 45-year-old Kent man for investigation of several charges after a vehicle pursuit early Monday…

Defenseman Radim Mrtka and the rest of the Seattle Thunderbirds advanced to the Western Hockey League playoffs after taking seventh place in the Western Conference. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

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Kent-based T-Birds advance to Western Hockey League playoffs

The Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds will open the first round of the Western Hockey League (WHL) playoffs against the…

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Candlelight vigil for Capt. Ariana Savino set for Monday, March 23

A candlelight vigil to honor fallen U.S. Air Force Capt. Ariana Savino is set for 6 p.m. Monday,…

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Kent mayor honors fallen pilot during State of the City address

It was a solemn start to Kent Mayor Dana Ralph’s State of the City address as she paid…

Groundbreaking of the RapidRide I Line in Renton with community members Arya Nguyen and Prem Subedi, Metro General Manager Michelle Allison, State Rep. David Hackney, Auburn Deputy Mayor Tracy Taylor-Turner, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone, King County Councilmembers Steffanie Fain and Pete von Reichbauer, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, State Rep. Debra Entenman and Renton Councilmember Valerie O’Halloran. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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New RapidRide bus line to improve service in South King County

RapidRide I Line will begin its run in 2027, connecting South King County from Auburn to Kent to…

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Kent couple receives award for open government pursuit

Kent residents Joe and Allison Riley were recently honored with a Key Award from the Washington Coalition for…

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Sales tax, state grant to keep Kent Police fully staffed

A new city sales tax expects to bring in about $3.65 million per year to pay for 10…