Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald waves and holds the Lombardi Trophy during the parade. Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in Super Bowl parade | Photos

According to city officials, up to 1 million fans flooded downtown Seattle.

Courtesy photo.

Sports

Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Kendall Anderson

Anderson has coached for 27 years and is the Kentwood wrestling coach.

Photo by the CDC.

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Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

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Ex-Kent-based Thunderbirds star Theodore playing in Olympics for Canada

Defenseman part of team considered a gold-medal favorite in Italy

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police investigate death of woman found at downtown park

Renton woman, 48, had head injury when located early Feb. 11 at Kaibara Park; injured man also found

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Kent mayor plans State of the City address at new facility

Will deliver speech March 19 at Kent East Hill Operations Center

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Chris Gibson acknowledges the cheering crowd during a White River High ceremony recognizing his 700th career victory.

Sports

WRHS Coach Gibson celebrates 700th basketball win

This is an feat only four other Washington coaches have earned

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Medical examiner identifies man fatally stabbed in Kent

27-year-old man died from stab wound of chest at West Hill apartment complex

Burlington will be opening this spring on the East Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Burlington Stores

Business

Burlington to open Kent store on East Hill near Target

Will feature discounted brand-name apparel and other items at former TOP Food and Drug store

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph could see her salary go up in 2026 to $20,000 per month, a 9.2% increase. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Proposal would boost Kent mayor’s annual salary to $240,000

A 9.2% increase from current pay of $219,720; City Council pay to remain the same

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As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal…

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Man, 26, fatally stabbed at Kent West Hill apartment complex

Officers responded early Saturday morning, Feb. 7 to the 25700 block of 27th Place South

Courtesy File Photo, U.S. Immigration and Customs

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Kent School District issues staff protocols for ICE

Message aims to prepare staff should immigration authorities appear at or near schools

Kentwood players and coaches post for a picture with West Seattle. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin

Sports

Kentwood unveils Unified Champion School banner

Kentwood is one of two schools in the state to be honored with the banner.

Donald “Slick” Watts played five seasons in Seattle in the 1970s. (Courtesy of Everett Herald)

Sports

Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner…

United States Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice

Business

Man who stole from Kent company receives 18-month sentence

Information technology manager used scheme to steal nearly $1 million over 7-year period

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Kent City Council approves sale of Naden property to developer

Minnesota-based Mortenson to pay $18.3 million with plans for manufacturing campus

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Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge

Martino Boprey (Sr.) wrestling and LaJaya Brown (Sr.) are this week’s winners.

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Train strikes, kills Kent man, 64, in wheelchair on tracks

Feb. 4 incident at East James Street second death by train in three days in Kent

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 12-18

Incidents include attempted robbery, carjackings