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…

The Sound Transit transit oriented development team breaks ground on the Kent Multicultural Village construction site March 18 with the light rail platform of Kent Des Moines Station in the background. From left to right: Rennie Elliott, Jordan Rash, Heather Burns, Curvie Hawkins, Tim Bates and Marshall Foster. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Mercy Housing breaks ground on Kent Multicultural Village

Mercy Housing Northwest and Open Doors for Multicultural Families joined Sound Transit to break ground on the 233-unit…

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Kent Police bust eight in Safeway shoplifting sting

Kent Police arrested five men and three women during a recent shoplifting sting at Safeway, 20830 108th Ave.…

The highlight was the ballpark’s new food trays, in honor of Washington’s famous ferries. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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2026 Mariners menu preview: Best food at T-Mobile Park

The Ferry Boat Souvenir was eye catching, but here are some bites that really stole the show.

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Pilot killed in Iraq was Kentwood High School graduate

Ariana Savino, a U.S. Air Force captain killed in a refueling aircraft crash in Iraq, was a 2013…

“Dreamweaver.” By Derek Nagagawa. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Five winners chosen in Kent School District art contest

Four students and a staff member were chosen as winners in the 2025-2026 Kent School District art contest.

Ruben Zuluaga makes a pass for Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kent-Meridian soccer falls to Auburn Mountainview despite second-half surge

The Royals got within one, but a second-half dagger ruined KM’s comeback hopes.

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Kent woman sentenced for defrauding VA of more than $1 million

A 58-year-old Kent woman received a 17-month prison sentence for a long-lasting fraud scheme that stole more than…

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Snow surprise: Kent receives first snow of winter on March 13

The city of Kent received its first snow of winter on Friday, March 13.

This is not the actual vehicle, but Washington State Patrol are looking for a vehicle similar to this involved in a crash that killed a Kent woman March 15 along Interstate 5 in SeaTac. COURTESY IMAGE, State Patrol

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Public’s help wanted to find driver in crash that killed Kent woman

Washington State Patrol are looking for the public’s help to find a vehicle involved in a three-car crash…

Puget Sound Firefighters battle a two-story house fire March 13 in the 26400 block of 137th Avenue SE, next to Lake Meridian, in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Firefighters extinguish two Kent house fires on East Hill

Puget Sound Fire firefighters battled two East Hill house fires on Friday, March 13 in Kent.