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Kent-based Thunderbirds trainer moves on after 17 years with team

Phil Varney joined the junior hockey team in 2007 and worked more than 1,000 games

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Kent brush fire strikes along Interurban Trail near South 196th St.

Firefighters extinguish Aug. 8 fire in about two hours, 30 minutes

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Five injured in Kent crash of stolen vehicle after police pursuit

Vehicle, driven by 18-year-old man, collided with another vehicle Aug. 8 along South 277th Street

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Free vaccines available for all kids in South King County

Go-Vax Kids, in collaboration with others, is hosting free vaccine events.

Attorney General Bob Ferguson discussed the KCPAO’s organized retail theft task force at the Kent Safety and Security Summit. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Police and fire chiefs and Ferguson discuss public safety at summit

Hosted by the Kent Chamber of Commerce, the summit included a panel discussion about organized retail theft, cyber…

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Schrier, Goers to clash for 8th Congressional District seat

Showdown between Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier and Auburn Republican Carmen Goers

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Independent arbitrator upholds firing of Kent Police officer

Denies grievance filed by union on behalf of Michael Morfoot after police chief dismissed him

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Liver transplant as toddler saved life of 19-year-old Kent man

Kaden Hollis shares his story at Donation Celebration event presented by LifeCenter Northwest

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Neighbors gather for National Night Out in Kent to help prevent crime

Kent Police officers, city leaders and staff visit neighborhoods during annual event

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Former Auburn man sentenced for threatening to kill Inslee

Slaughter lived in Auburn at the time of a prior case in 2021, involving threats to former Seattle…

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King County animal services reduces fee to $30 to encourage pet adoptions

Find animals to adopt at county’s Kent shelter

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Stearns and Cooke take early leads in the 47th Legislative District primary

For position 1, Entenman and Lyebyedyev automatically advance to the general election.

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Upthegrove in tight state lands commissioner primary race

Des Moines Democrat in close race with two Republicans to advance to Nov. 5 ballot

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Congressional District 8 incumbent Schrier to face Goers in November

Democrat Schrier winning primary with 51% of vote; Republican Goers at 44% to each advance

DK Metcalf shares a fist bump with a young fan. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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Seahawks 2024 preseason: Competitive high-intensity atmosphere

Coach Mike Macdonald: “If we get in a scrap here and there, it’s understandable.”

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Kent man pleads not guilty to killing 13-year-old boy at park

18-year-old is first of four to be arraigned in the robbery, murder case

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Separate fires in Kent strike three homes on East Hill | Photos

No injuries in weekend fires but damages to homes, vehicles; neighbor alerts residents to one fire

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Kent man pleads not guilty to kidnapping 6-year-old girl

Remains in custody with bail set at $200,000

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King County Sheriff’s Office modifies pursuit policy

Initiative 2113 was passed in the Washington State Legislature in May 2024.

An Amtrak train in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Woman hit, injured by Amtrak train in Kent while walking near tracks

Incident Sunday evening, Aug. 4 near First Avenue North and Cole Street