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Asylum seekers return to Kent hotel after testifying to county committee

Nearly 250 people, many from Venezuela, staying once again at Kent Quality Inn

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Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Ryan Gullard

Gullard has shown tremendous leadership through the first week of the season.

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Kent Reporter Female Athlete of the Week: Genesis Miller

Miller has shown work ethic that is needed to be a leader in fastpitch.

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Kent woman, 34, fatally shot on Valentine’s Day was ‘a beacon of light’

Anicia Howard leaves behind two young sons; father of boys faces first-degree murder charge

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Memorial service for Trooper Chris Gadd set for March 12 in Everett

Kentlake High graduate Gadd, 27, died in I-5 collision near Marysville

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Seattle man, 85, dies in two-vehicle collision in Kent | Update

Man identified in Wednesday, March 6 crash at South 196th Street and 68th Avenue South

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City to begin major renovations at Kent Commons Community Center

Work on $1.5 million project to start soon to upgrade recreation facility

Kentwood HC Blake Solomon holds his arm in the air in celebration after beating Olympia. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Kentwood boys take fourth inside Tacoma Dome

Conks go 3-1 and take fourth in a convincing 22-point win over Skyview.

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State Patrol trooper shot in Kent released from hospital

Trooper Raymond Seaburg had been hospitalized since Feb. 16 shooting

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Owner, manager of Kent Subway illegally took employees’ tips

One of 10 Subway locations in state investigated by U.S. Department of Labor

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Trooper Chris Gadd’s family releases statement about his death

‘We are working through what is undoubtedly the most difficult of times for our family’

Sen. Karen Keiser, D-33

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State Sen. Keiser announces retirement after 29 years in Legislature

Des Moines woman represents 33rd Legislative District that includes portions of Kent

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New Kent international market holds grand opening on West Hill

Queen Safa Market and Deli open at 23424 on Pacific Highway S.

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Detectives finish investigation into 2023 fatal shooting by Kent Police

Report forwarded to prosecutors for review of officer shooting Renton man, 24

Comic book collection is still a staple of Emerald City Comic Con. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con

Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.

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Kent Reporter Female Athlete of the Week: Cora Mehl

Mehl gives 100% effort and has a can do attitude.

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Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Otto Wirba

Wirba was voted most inspirational by his teammates and always has a smile on his face.

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Lynnwood man reportedly consumed marijuana, beer before crash into trooper | Update

Chris Gadd, 27, a Kentlake High grad, was stopped along I-5 in Marysville before fatal collision

Two troopers place a photo of slain Washington State Patrol trooper Chris Gadd outside WSP District 7 Headquarters about twelve hours after Gadd was struck and killed in a collision on southbound I-5 about a mile from the headquarters on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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State trooper killed in Marysville crash a Kentlake High School graduate

Trooper Chris Gadd also attended Green River College; survivors include wife and 2-year-old daughter

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Kent School Board bans fellow member from labor contract talks

Controversial 3-2 vote singles out Donald Cook because his wife teaches in the district