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Northwest

Fewer Washington residents have delinquent debt than national average

About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a…

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Life

Street of Treats Halloween event in downtown Kent set for Oct. 26

A frightfully fun family outing from 2 to 5 p.m. at 11 participating businesses

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Business

Chuck E. Cheese in Kent plans grand reopening Oct. 9

Newly remodeled Kent location will offer special deals during celebration

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News

Asylum seekers in Kent moved from tent encampment to housing, shelter

King County clears property next to former Econo Lodge along Central Avenue North

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Sports

Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week of Sep. 27

Kentwoods Ethan Heidal (football) and Diya Thomas (soccer) take home this weeks honors.

Kentridge High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

News

Two student arrests, social media threats disrupt Kent high schools

Arrests at Kentridge and Kentwood; parents pull students out early at Kentwood, Mattson Middle School

A seaplane is removed Aug. 24 from Lake Meridian after a crash that killed the pilot. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

News

NTSB issues preliminary report about Kent plane crash into Lake Meridian

Plane had landing gear down used for runway landings in accident that killed pilot

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Kent Police make felony warrant arrests after spotting stolen pickup

Seattle woman, 40, wanted for robbery, kidnapping and assault

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

News

Kentwood High went into lockdown after reports of a student with a gun

Lockdown lifted prior to noon Wednesday, Sept. 25; female student detained

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News

More freeway closures this weekend in South King County

Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster”…

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Kent mayor proposes hike in city B&O tax to help pay for police

Would bring in $859,000 in 2025 to hire 2 patrol sergeants, 1 officer and 1 corrections sergeant

Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, and Democrat Dave Upthegrove, right, are competing in the 2024 Washington state lands commissioner race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

Northwest

WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off

The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…

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News

City of Kent plans to buy Naden property that had 4 house fires

City Council approves purchase price of $140,000

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Life

The Wolf’s Hometown Holiday country concert set for Dec. 5 in Kent

Lineup: Jordan Davis, Randy Houser, Warren Zeiders, Jackson Dean, Priscilla Block and Zach Top

Food donated for the Kent Food Bank. Courtesy File Photo, Torklift Central

Business

Registration open for Kent Turkey Challenge’s food bank fundraiser

Competition among businesses to collect money, food donations for Thanksgiving meals

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

Scenic Hill Elementary School in Kent, 26025 Woodland Way S. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

News

Kent School District places elementary music teacher on leave

Decision comes after numerous complaints about teacher at public meeting by Scenic Hill parents.

Kentwood’s Antoine Lee stiff-arms a Raven defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Kentwood’s Antoine Lee has five touchdowns in win over Auburn Riverside

After starting the year 0-2, the Conks got in the win column thanks to their star.

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News

Kent Police officer fired 9 shots, suspect 7 during apartment shooting

Christian Moshofsky, 33, died during Aug. 28 incident at Madison Plaza Apartments

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City of Kent honors 3 girls for stopping a reported abduction

‘Their decisive actions ensured a child’s safety,’ police say