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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

Neveah Molina (Volleyball) and Tajveer Singh (Tennis) are the winners from Kent-Meridian.

Mckenna Bennett in the middle of a pass to Shiney Mayanja for the Chargers’ sixth goal of the night. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Soccer: Kentridge dominates Kentwood, takes top spot in NPSL

Chargers defeat Kentwood 6-0 with five different goal scorers.

Corniche Washington in the black suit between his defense while the prosecutor delivered her closing statement. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way man found guilty for 2021 murder at Kent bus stop

He will be sentenced Nov. 8.

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Kent City Council approves $11.2 million purchase of new office space

Buying north Kent building will open up Centennial Center for City Hall, police headquarters

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Kent Police arrest woman, 29, for stabbing, injuring 42-year-old man

Officers track down woman Oct. 7 four days after incident at man’s East Hill home

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Kent Police Blotter: Sept. 24 to Oct. 6

Incidents include market arson, shots fired, cars on fire, tow truck driver attack, robberies

Kelsey Hall has been growing dahlias since 2018; her farm now sells more than 4,000 flowers a year, and grows up to 200 different varieties. Photo courtesy Kelsey Hall

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Local farm’s fame blooms in light of a newly-discovered dahlia

“Daffodahlia” caught the attention of Martha Stewart.

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Wrong-way driver on I-5 off ramp near Kent faces assault, DUI charges

Friday night, Oct. 4 crash near South 272nd Street injures two

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Meeker Street bridge in Kent expected to reopen by Oct. 11 after repainting

The $2.71 million project had an initial deadline of Sept. 29; deck repairs pushed out to next year

All the prosecutors (left) and KPA leadership and electeds (right). Courtesy photo

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Korean Prosecutors Association launches Pacific Northwest Chapter

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion delivered a speech at the launch ceremony.

Team Survivor Northwest hike to Twin Lakes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy photo.

Life

Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer

“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.

The Vital app is available now on iPhone and Android devices. Courtesy image.

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DOH launches app to help cancer survivors

Vital: A Companion App for People Living with Cancer is a partnership between the Washington State Department of…

The Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle that handles juvenile cases. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Two Kent teens charged with second-degree assault in beating death of man

They reportedly attacked man to avenge a domestic violence relationship he had with a boy’s mother

The Madison Plaza Apartments in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Steve Hunter/Kent Reporter

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Kent apartment rents remain flat in September with drop of 0.1%

Median rent in Kent is $1,416 for a one-bedroom unit and $1,749 for a two-bedroom unit.

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Son who killed Kent teacher could spend life in a mental hospital

Michael Gese, 32, pleaded not guilty this summer by reason of insanity in 2023 death of Gail Gese

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Sports

Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Eric Brill

Brill is coaching his eleventh season in the Kent School District.

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire recently moved its administrative offices from Fire Station 74 on the East Hill to the 84th Avenue Business Center, 20811 84th Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Puget Sound Fire moves headquarters to Kent Valley from East Hill

Part of plan to modernize the business side of the organization

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Kent Police arrest two high school students for alleged beating death

Ask for public’s help to find third teen suspect in Aug. 22 incident; arrests at Kentridge, Kent-Meridian

Kent Station’s annual Haunted Boo-Levard is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 at the shopping center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Station

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Kent Station shopping center plans Halloween celebration Oct. 31

Trick or treating at local shops from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Business

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sues Kent business

Alleges religious discrimination and retaliation against Logic Staffing