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Steffanie Fain. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Steffanie Fain receives Sound Transit Board appointment

Newly elected King County Councilmember to represent Kent, Renton and other cities

 

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Light rail’s opening day arrives Saturday, Dec. 6 in Kent, Federal Way

Celebrations planned at three new stations as service along 7.8-mile extension begins

 

File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent Police Blotter: Nov. 24-30

Incidents include Chevron ATM stolen, stabbing, assault, pedestrian struck by vehicle

 

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Light rail parking garages too big, too small or just right?

Service starts Dec. 6 at 3 new stations in Kent, Des Moines and Federal Way

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The speed (62 mph) of a driver along 104th Avenue SE as shown on an officer’s radar. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Dedicated Kent DUI officer also issuing speeding tickets

Officer catches drivers traveling 84 and 62 mph along 104th Avenue SE corridor

The speed (62 mph) of a driver along 104th Avenue SE as shown on an officer’s radar. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol

Kent woman, 19, faces vehicular assault, DUI charges after I-5 crash

Single-vehicle crash early Monday morning, Dec. 1 near South 272nd Street

Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Man, 79, died in Kent shooting at park and ride lot

King County Medical Examiner’s Office identifies man as George Herbert Mattison

File Photo, Kent Reporter
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Kent-Meridian High School unveils mural for fallen students, staff

Fatal shootings of two students in 2024 inspires artwork of remembrance and honor

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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far this year

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The swearing in Nov. 25 of Steffanie Fain, the new District 5 King County Council representative. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Fain sworn in as District 5 representative on King County Council

District includes Kent, Renton, Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines

The swearing in Nov. 25 of Steffanie Fain, the new District 5 King County Council representative. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
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Kent Police honor officers for saving woman during house fire

Officers used ladder to reach second floor, axe to break window to rescue woman in July fire on West Hill

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Kent animal shelter looking for owner of cat rescued in fire

Firefighters saved cat Nov. 19 from Kent apartment fire

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Speed limits will drop next year along numerous city of Kent streets. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Kent city leaders lower speed limits to make travel safer

City Council approves changes for 2026 along West Valley, Kent-Kangley and other routes

Speed limits will drop next year along numerous city of Kent streets. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
Austin Leming, 36, reportedly was killed Dec. 8, 2021, in a Kent apartment and his body dismembered. COURTESY PHOTO, Leming family

Man facing Kent murder charge reportedly dismembered body

Brian Mares, 43, allegedly killed Austin Leming, 36 in 2021 in Kent apartment; remains still missing

Austin Leming, 36, reportedly was killed Dec. 8, 2021, in a Kent apartment and his body dismembered. COURTESY PHOTO, Leming family
File Photo, Kent Reporter

City of Kent seeks to purchase property rights for street project

25 owners to have portions of property impacted by widening of South/SE 216th Street up East Hill

File Photo, Kent Reporter
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Man fatally shot at Kent park and ride lot near ShoWare Center

Shots fired Sunday night, Nov. 23 at James Street Park and Ride

File Photo, Kent Reporter
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Firefighters rescue cat from Kent apartment fire

Nobody injured as Puget Sound Fire extinguishes blaze in about 20 minutes

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De’Sean Quinn. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Quinn calls King County budget a win for Black community

Includes funds for Kent Black Action Commission and group that supports Black businesses

De’Sean Quinn. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
Austin Leming. COURTESY PHOTO, Leming family

Kent Police arrest Des Moines man, 46, for 2021 murder

Detectives have been working the disappearance of Austin Leming, 36, for four years; remains still not found

Austin Leming. COURTESY PHOTO, Leming family
tA student gets fitted with a new coat at Springbrook Elementary School in Kent, part of a donation program by the Knights of Columbus. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Springbrook Elementary students in Kent receive new coats, hats

Donation program provides 135 coats and hats to kindergartners and first graders

tA student gets fitted with a new coat at Springbrook Elementary School in Kent, part of a donation program by the Knights of Columbus. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District