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Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure

For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become…

Staff at the new Riverbend Bar & Grill, 2019 W. Meeker St. in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Riverbend Bar & Grill in Kent launches soft opening

New restaurant next to golf complex to offer plenty of sports on TV screens

A speed limiter device, like this one, will be required for repeat speeding offenders under a Washington law signed on May 12, 2025. The law doesn’t take effect until 2029. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

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WA to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters

The new law is named after four people killed in a crash last year near Renton: Boyd Buster…

The Kent International Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the accesso ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent International Festival

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Kent International Festival set for May 31 at ShoWare Center

Free event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will feature music, on-stage performances, local ethnic food trucks

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Loss of fundings leads to Valley Medical clinic closures

Renton Landing Urgent Care is already closed but clinics and inpatient hospital units in Renton, Kent and Covington…

Jo Thompson pitches against Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge has five-game win streak snapped vs. Auburn Riverside

Chargers now turn eyes to the postseason as they nab the No. 4 seed in districts.

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7 candidates running for Kent City Council to replace Fincher

List of candidates for Kent-area races on city council, school board, King County Council, Legislature

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Man, 27, pleads guilty to fatal shooting at Kent apartments

Ongoing feud between two men ended with 2023 killing at Dockside Apartments parking lot

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Kent city corrections officer on leave for alleged misconduct

Investigation started Feb. 28 against Sgt. Travis Reed and is ongoing

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Valley Cities to host community chat in Kent about fentanyl

Learn more about the fentanyl crisis affecting King County communities and Valley Cities response

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City of Kent plans to once again market Naden property

Leaders hope right deal with developer can be found this time for city-owned land

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Smoke alarm alerts Kent resident to house fire in kitchen

Fire that started after stove burner unintentionally left on displaces family of nine

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Rite Aid to close Des Moines distribution center; lay off 131

Company had hired more employees at facility 17 months ago but most stores now to close or be…

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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentlake

Raiden Renggli (Sr.) soccer and Taylor Le (Fr.) track and field take home this weeks awards.

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County seeks information for animal cruelty case near Auburn

Three dogs were found off of Green Valley Highway with swollen muzzles, indicating abuse.

Jack Coleman delivers a pitch for Kentwood against Auburn Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood baseball just misses the postseason cut

Kentwood drops series to Auburn Riverside and misses playoffs for the first time since 2019.

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. Courtesy Photo, DOJ

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Kent man faces charge for possession of child sexual abuse images

Man, 53, part of nationwide crackdown led by FBI that led to 205 arrests

Photo of Natalie Gulizia. Photo courtesy of Dignity Memorial.

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Kent woman sentenced for murdering daughter in Renton

Natalie Gulizia was 14 when her mother shot her in the head.

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Two Kent Rite Aid locations on potential sale, closure list

Company files for bankruptcy with plans to sell or close stores

Panther Lake Elementary, 10200 SE 216th St., in the Kent School District. Panther Lake, Daniel and Meridian Elementary schools were recognized by the state for student success. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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State honors three Kent elementary schools for student success

George T. Daniel, Meridian and Panther Lake receive recognition