Crews begin work on a solar installation project at Messiah Lutheran Church in Auburn funded by a state Department of Commerce grant. COURTESY PHOTO, Messiah Lutheran Church

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Churches in Kent, Auburn receive state solar project grants

One church in Auburn and another one in Kent will be installing solar panels after receiving grants from…

Kentridge High School librarian Gavin Downing speaks at the May 13 Kent School Board meeting against cuts of library assistants and a potential buyout of Superintendent Israel Vela. Many people at the meeting dressed in black in protest of cuts. COURTESY SCREENSHOT, Kent School District

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Kent School District employees object to cuts, Vela buyout

Jennifer Huck, a library assistant at Sunrise Elementary School, didn’t hesitate to tell the Kent School Board her…

The Marine Memorial near Round Pass, which is accessible by hiking or biking. Photo courtesy of National Park Service.

Northwest

Memorial Day at Mt. Rainier: ‘The Flight Has Ended, They Are Now In Thy Keeping’

This Memorial Day weekend, consider making a trip to the southeast side of Mt. Rainier National Park, where,…

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Business

Businesses honor Kent officers during National Police Week

Local businesses turned National Police Week into a way to thank officers for their daily work with deliveries…

Kyle Cathcart. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office

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Covington man pleads not guilty to murder of his wife

A 41-year-old Covington man pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder of his wife, Jodi Ann Cathcart, 36, after…

Kentlake nominees pictured at the 2025 athlete of the year ceremony. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin

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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Year voting has closed

Voting for the Kent Reporter’s Athlete of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year has closed.

COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Chevron

Business

Owner of 2 Kent Chevron stations penalized for safety violations

The state Department of Ecology issued two penalties totaling more than $42,000 to the owner of two Kent…

Kent School District Deputy Superintendent Wade Barringer. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Enumclaw selects Wenzel as superintendent over Kent’s Barringer

The Enumclaw School District picked Mark Wenzel over Kent School District Deputy Superintendent Wade Barringer for its superintendent…

Lara Henry, far left, Marti Reeder, Merle Reeder and Genevieve Cusano. COURTESY PHOTO, Marti Reeder

Business

Team Marti in Kent adds two new real estate agents

Two employees of Team Marti of John L. Scott Real Estate in Kent recently earned their real estate…

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Medical examiner identifies Kent son/father in murder-suicide

Donald Lee Dubuc, 48, shot his father, Michael Lee Dubuc, 69, and then shot himself at their West…

A Covington man reportedly throws a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal May 5 in Maui. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii

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Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal | Update

A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an…

Christopher Moore pitches against Silas. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Christopher Moore helps Kentlake punch state baseball ticket

Falcons bats were quiet to start but made plenty of noise in 7-run fifth inning.

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Life

Kent on tour stop for K-pop girls group Mamamoo

Mamamoo, a K-pop girl group from Seoul, South Korea, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at…

Jodi Ann Cathcart. COURTESY PHOTO, Foster Champs of WA

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Medical examiner identifies Covington woman, 36, stabbed at home

Jodi Ann Cathcart, the Covington woman allegedly stabbed to death by her husband, was 36 years old, according…

University of Washington Tacoma recognizes Kent Laboratory Academy for its partnership during a April 30 celebration at the school. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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UW Tacoma honors Kent Laboratory Academy partnership

Kent Laboratory Academy, of the Kent School District, was recently recognized by the University of Washington Tacoma with…

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Kent man reportedly fatally shoots father and then himself

A 48-year-old man reportedly fatally shot his 70-year-old father and then took his own life on the West…

Meghin Margel. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School Board hit with another Open Public Meetings Act suit

Two residents have filed a complaint in King County Superior Court that the Kent School District violated the…

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela during the June 2025 Kentlake High School graduation at the ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Kent School District leader reportedly seeking $600,000 buyout

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela reportedly wants a $600,000 buyout of his contract for what he claims…

Aaron Brown Myers at the closing statements of his trial. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Man found guilty in death of Kent-Meridian student

The man who fatally shot a Kent-Meridian High School student at Big 5 in Renton now faces between…

U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. Courtesy Photo, U.S. Department of Justice

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Kent man faces federal child pornography charges

A 32-year-old Kent man faces federal charges of production and possession of child pornography after law enforcement tracked…