Robert Peysano. Courtesy photo.

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Police find missing man with dementia |Update

He was last seen in Auburn.

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The 83,000-square-foot Kent East Hill Operations Center building is nearing completion.

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Kent East Hill Operations Center nears finish line

Portions of city’s Public Works, Parks and Police departments to be part of new facility

Photos courtesy of Connie Compton
Representatives from a group called Indivisible attend a Kent School Board meeting Feb. 25 to speak to board directors about ways to protect students from ICE.

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Indivisible meets with Kent School Board about ICE

Throughout the country, various families have been affected by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The federal…

Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Kent first city to receive state funding for new officers

0.1% sales tax revenue will be dedicated to criminal justice purposes through this funding.

Wakulima USA of Kent is one of 15 local organizations to be awarded Climate Commitment Act funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

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DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

File Photo, Kent Police

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Man gets assaulted in Kent over dog poop

Two suspects were booked into jail for second-degree kidnapping and second-degree assault.

Enumclaw experienced flooding from Boise Creek and sewer overflows during the Dec. 11 flooding. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.
Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year in the NPSL following her strong 2025-26 performance.

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2026 flag football NPSL all-league teams released

White River sweeps 3A awards while Kentwood’s Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year.

Graphic provided by KSD.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

A pair of state finalists in Luke Garza and Nevaeh Tantoco are this weeks winners.

Photos of Anicia Howard. Courtesy of Adams Funeral Services.

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Kent man sentenced for killing mother of his children

Murder took place in Auburn.

Courtesy of Adams Funeral Services.
Photos of Anicia Howard.

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Kent man sentenced for killing mother of his children

He received more than 28 years in prison.

File Photo, Kent Police

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Undetonated bomb brought to Kent City Hall

The bomb squad safely removed the device the same day.

Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

Dayna Vi has her hand raised as the winner of her state tournament. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood’s Dayna Vi wins back-to-back state titles

Vi along with her sister Yula both made the championship match.

Farzad Karimi leaps into the arms of head coach Todd Owens. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kent-Meridian boys wrestlers shine on state stage

WIAA Mat Classic XXXVII shows local wrestlers in action.

Gio Moimoi attempts a floater against Olympia. Nathan Hyun / For the Reporter

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Kentridge basketball season ends in heartbreak against Olympia

Kentridge’s fourth quarter slump leads to Olympia comeback as Bears head to state tournament.

Scene from the Feb. 17 meeting of the King County Council. Screenshot

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King County Council ordinance targets immigration enforcement

Protests disrupt meeting: “I appreciate you having an executive order, but that is not enough.”

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph has received an annual pay increase of 42.7%, from $168,141 to $240,000, in the four years since the formation of the city Independent Salary Commission in 2023 by the City Council. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Commission approves Kent mayor’s pay hike to $240,000 per year

Pay increase of 9.2% for 2026

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police arrest man wanted for domestic violence

Took him into custody after stopping his vehicle on East Hill

State Sen. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines. COURTESY PHOTO

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33rd Legislative District Town Hall set for Feb. 22 at Highline College

State lawmakers representing Washington’s 33rd Legislative District will host a community Town Hall from 2 to 3:15 p.m.…