Sam Darnold exits to the practice field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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Seahawks training camp: Year two of the Mike Macdonald era

Nick Emmanwari wows with athleticism as the new look Seahawks prepare for 2025 regular season.

Members of the Kent School Board in 2024 from left to right: Andy Song, Donald Cook, Tim Clark, Meghin Margel and Awale Farah with Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

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Judge rules Kent School Board violated Open Public Meetings Act

Suit alleged that board improperly discussed topics in closed or executive sessions

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Kent Police arrest two men after shooting at East Hill bar

One man suffered gunshot wound to the leg after July 31 dispute outside Inn Between Pub

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Kent Police Blotter: July 9-26

Incidents include Hometown Suites shooting, coach spits on ref, man bites officer, suspicious death

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities. (File photo)

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WA congressman riffs on national security in the Trump era

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, likened the president’s approach to drunk…

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Kent to close West Meeker Street bridge to traffic Aug. 1-11

Contractor to complete minor deck repairs and resurface the road

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Chehalis woman, 59, dies in Interstate 5 crash near Kent

Collision occurred at 12:56 a.m. July 30 southbound near South 272nd Street

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Future cuts loom for Kent School District budgets

School Board hears about plans to reduce budgets by $7.5 million three consecutive years starting in 2026

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New Washington state laws that took effect July 27

Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.

Kent Police Officer Conner Thompson, far right, during his swearing in ceremony in January. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent officer reaches settlement in Kansas fatal shooting suit

Conner Thompson worked for Olathe Police in 2022 shooting that led to federal lawsuit by mother of victim

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King County Council approves sales tax hike for criminal justice

A hike of 0.1% (10 cents on $100 purchase) adopted last week without going to voters

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Light rail stations could open ahead of schedule in Kent

King County Metro is finalizing changes to bus service and potential light rail opening in late 2025

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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025

Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter

King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Kent man, 23, faces murder charge in White Center shooting

Dispute over vehicle crashing into parked car led to man firing multiple shots

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Freeway closures July 25-28 in Kent, Auburn

WSDOT to repair portions of SR 167 in Kent and SR 18 in Auburn

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Kent crash on East Hill

Collision occurred Wednesday afternoon, July 23 in 13300 block of Kent-Kangley Road

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Man, 25, dies in single-vehicle crash July 21 in Kent

Lamarae Jackson was rear passenger in vehicle in 4400 block of South 272nd Street

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City of Kent to offer 3 free summer movies at Kherson Park | Update

Two Fridays in August and one in September: ‘The Goonies,’ ‘Ghostbusters’ and Indiana Jones

Kade Anderson and his brother Carter during Mariners batting practice. Photo by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

Kade Anderson introduced to Seattle: ‘They picked a winner’

The Mariners’ number three pick in the draft talked with the media and took a tour of Seattle.

Logan Gilbert pitching in the win against Milwaukee. Courtesy photo via Seattle Mariners.

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Mariners cool the red-hot Brew Crew in 1-0 win

Cal Raleigh’s solo-home run was enough as Logan Gilbert strikes out 10 vs. Milwaukee.