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Kent Police Blotter: Aug.26 to Sept. 9

Incidents include robberies, carjackings, gunshot wounds

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Kent murder sentencing delayed after inmate refuses transfer to court

Judge grants reasonable force order prior to next sentencing hearing in 2022 apartment killing

Photo provided by Kent School District.

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week

Kent-Meridian seniors Kyle Soper (XC) and Claire Eaton (Swim) named athletes of the week.

The Muckleshoot Casino. (File photo)

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Man and woman charged with robbery at the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn

Duo ambushed a man in the parking garage to rob him of his winnings, according to charging documents.

Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

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Ferguson and Reichert clash on crime, abortion and Trump in first debate

Clear differences in style and substance emerged in the first face-to-face encounter between the candidates battling to be…

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Group to submit signatures to change Kent City Council elections

Voters would decide whether members should represent districts rather than at-large positions

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Mother of man fatally shot in Kent starts fundraiser for funeral

Christian Moshofsky, 33, died in shooting with police Aug. 28 at Madison Plaza Apartments

Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th St. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Juvenile found at Kentridge High reportedly didn’t commit carjacking

Victim didn’t identify juvenile as the person who took his vehicle at gunpoint

The Kent YMCA on the East Hill. Free summer swimming lessons at the YMCA to youth ages 8-15 from African Diaspora communities in South King County is a program that received funds from King County. COURTESY PHOTO, YMCA

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Three Kent programs receive King County youth sports grants

Basketball, swimming programs and a park festival to get funds

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Kent Police searching for juveniles in Aug. 22 beating death | Update

Man, 56, identified; 3 or 4 juveniles reportedly attacked bicyclist who died Sept. 8 from injuries

Maple Valley’s Discovery Playtown’s license has been pulled after a former employee was arrested on suspicion on child sexual abuse. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Lawsuit filed against Maple Valley daycare in grooming case

Attorneys have filed a civil lawsuit against a Maple Valley daycare center after the criminal investigation of an…

King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

Kentlake QB Gavin Leenhiavue makes a throw at Federal Way Memorial Field. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentlake football falters in week one

Falcons have an extremly young team this year, looking to improve week to week.

Kentridge senior Sierra Wallace controls the ball during a passing drill for Kentridge. Ben Ray/ The Reporter

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Kentridge girls soccer searches for second consecutive state berth

Chargers last consecutive state tournament appearances were in 2015 and 2016.

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WSDOT online open house details SR 509/I-5 plans in Kent

Check out plans for new southbound I-5 lane between SR 516 and South 272d Street

I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Major weekend traffic: I-405 in Renton closed late Friday to early Monday

Southbound I-405 will be closed the entire weekend, while northbound will only be for a few hours early…

Kent School Board member Donald Cook. COURTESY PHOTO

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Judge delays decision to dismiss lawsuit against Kent School District

Kent School Board member Donald Cook filed civil suit after exclusion from labor committee

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Kent Station gives discounts for Kent high school football fans

Six businesses offer a discount with your game ticket.

Matthew Saelor, 19, died July 7, 2022, three days after he was shot in a drive-by shooting in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Second Kent man charged in 2022 fatal shooting in Federal Way

DNA evidence found that a second gun fired had his fingerprints, according to documents.

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Vehicle strikes, kills woman in Kent walking in roadway late at night | Update

Medical examiner identifies woman; Around 3:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6 along 124th Avenue SE