A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)

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FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused by 2024 ‘bomb cyclone’

Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm,…

Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Ave. SE., in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Person who made Kentwood High social media threat tracked down

‘Had no means to carry out the threat,’ according to King County Sheriff’s Office

A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters

Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.

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Judge dismisses petitions to recall 2 Kent School Board members

Group wanted to recall Meghin Margel and Tim Clark

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Business

Jury indicts man for stealing nearly $1M from Kent company

Man faces six counts of wire fraud for alleged scheme while IT manager at Algas-SDI

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Kent Police Blotter: March 25 to April 6

Incidents include attempted bank robbery, cable wire theft, DUI arrest, parking lot robbery

Courtesy Photo, Kent Police

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New 3-year contract gives Kent Police officers pay boost

Hikes of 16% and 17% in 2025 compared to 2022; beginning salary at $96,306 with annual increases

Graphic provided by Kent School District.

Sports

Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake

Leone Suamtaia (Sr. Fastpitch) and Jacob Lawrence (So. Baseball) are this weeks winners.

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Kent man wanted in reported DV case now presumed to be on the run

Kent Police initially believed the man had died in fire; seek public’s help to find Avon Cobb

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Easter egg hunt for sight-impaired youth set for April 12 in Kent

Event at Kent Senior Center will include beeping eggs, guide dogs

Riley Lambarena pitched four innings against Kennedy. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge baseball outlasts Kennedy with 4-2 win

Owen Finlayson’s second inning three-run double was the difference.

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Kent man escapes police after fire follows domestic violence call | Update

Incident began April 8 at Kent apartment

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Grand reopening of Kent Commons Community Center on May 4

City of Kent spent $1.5 million to upgrade facility

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All Elite Wrestling to perform June 21 and 25 in Kent

Pro wrestlers featured on TNT and TBS coming to the ShoWare Center

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Meeker Middle School teacher receives state award

WEA recognizes Neeraj Agnihotri with Human and Civil Rights Award for Student Involvement

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Everett eliminates Kent-based T-Birds from WHL playoffs

Silvertips grab 1-0 win in double overtime in game six

Genesis Miller pitches the ball for the Chargers. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentridge softball off to best start since 2014 after shutout vs. Auburn

It’s been more than 20 years since the Chargers have made it to state.

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Protest against Trump, Musk draws hundreds in Covington

Rally on April 5 part of global protest in response to numerous actions by president

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion testifying to the King County Council about budget cut impacts.

Northwest

King County budget deficit could bring big consequences

A new Senate bill related to property taxes is seen as one way to mitigate the effects.

A 23andMe 2013 genome testing kit. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia/Creative Commons

Northwest

How to delete genetic data from 23andMe

Washington state residents have a right to genetic data privacy and ability to request data deletion.