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Kent Police call X repost of Israeli soldiers shocking photo ‘human error’

Photo reportedly depicts Hamas member being detained at gunpoint

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Kent’s Allegro dance studio to present sensory friendly holiday show

Performance is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Auburn Performing Arts Center

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Pedestrian killed in Kent near South 212th Street and 68th Avenue South | Update

Medical examiner identifies Seattle man, 62, who died in Saturday, Nov. 30 collision

The Lummi Nation provided three colorful shawls during the MMIWP Task Force Summit in September, with turquoise representing human trafficking, purple representing overdoses (“losing our people from fentanyl”) and red representing murdered and missing Indigenous women — all crises that affect North American Natives and Tribes. The summit started with an opening ceremony with words from Lummi Tribal Chair Anthony Hillaire, Lummi Indian Business Council Secretary Lisa Wilson and a Shawl Ceremony with Lhaq’temish singers. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Northwest

Working toward justice for the missing and murdered in Washington

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force Summit highlights progress as well as shortcomings.

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Dough Zone restaurant now open at Kent Station shopping center

Features Chinese comfort food, including soup dumplings, pan-fried buns, noodles and potstickers

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. File Photo

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SeaTac man pleads not guilty to charges in high-speed crash

Reportedly driving 111 mph prior to collision that killed 38-year-old woman

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Kent Police respond to two 911 calls to help children in need

One of the calls leads to arrest of family friend for investigation of child molestation

Antoine Lee sticks his tongue at the camera in a win over Auburn. (Photo by Robby Mullikin)

Sports

Kentwood’s Antoine Lee breaks records and inspires next generation

Lee finishes his career with over 6,000 total yards and 62 total touchdowns.

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News

Kent School District thanks voters for $97.8 million levy approval

Final results show 50.77% voted yes on three-year measure

Three Chargers all dance after Shiney Mayanja scored her first goal of the night, Kentridge’s fifth. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

NPSL all-league soccer teams announced

Kentridge’s Shiney Mayanja named 4A Offensive POTY along with Decatur’s Kaihea Tuifua at 3A.

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Annual Kent Winterfest set for Saturday, Dec. 7 at Town Square Plaza

Food trucks, parade, music, tree lighting part of 2 to 7 p.m. festival downtown

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Medical examiner identifies SeaTac man, 21, shot in Kent on West Hill

Khamal J. Blissitt was driving vehicle Nov. 21 on Veterans Drive near Military Road South

State Capitol in Olympia. COURTESY PHOTO, State of Washington

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Five 33rd District candidates seek to replace retiring Sen. Keiser

Six Democratic candidates seek state House seat if Orwall or Gregerson chosen as replacement

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Four WSP vehicles struck in King County, first one in Kent

Crashes during 4-hour period on King County roads; no troopers injured; 3 DUI arrests

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Kent man, 21, killed in West Meeker Street parking lot shooting

Suspect fired five to 12 shots before fleeing; shooter and victim reportedly knew each other

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Kent City Council approves B&O tax increases to hire more police

Additional revenue will pay for four police department positions

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King County executive will nominate replacements for Upthegrove

District 5, which includes parts of Kent, will get new representative on County Council in January

The crew that completed Kent-based Blue Origin’s ninth human flight into space on Friday, Nov. 22. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin

Business

Kent-based Blue Origin completes ninth human spaceflight

Six-member crew soars into space from West Texas for 10-minute flight

Kentridge girls soccer surprised the three signees at Kentridge. Photo provided by @ETDPI on Instagram.

Sports

National Signing Day for Kentridge | Photos

Four Chargers offically signed to play college sports.

Fallen trees across Kent and King County from the Nov. 19-20 windstorm knocked out power for thousands of Puget Sound Energy customers and has caused the Kent School District to close schools three consecutive days. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

News

Windstorm damage will close Kent schools for third consecutive day

No school on Friday, Nov. 22