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Panther Lake Elementary, 10200 SE 216th St., in the Kent School District. Panther Lake, Daniel and Meridian Elementary schools were recognized by the state for student success. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

State honors three Kent elementary schools for student success

George T. Daniel, Meridian and Panther Lake receive recognition

Panther Lake Elementary, 10200 SE 216th St., in the Kent School District. Panther Lake, Daniel and Meridian Elementary schools were recognized by the state for student success. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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City leaders, residents celebrate reopening of Kent Commons

Community center received $1.5 million renovation

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Protesters against the Trump administration hit the streets May 1 in Covington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

May Day rally in Covington attracts Trump protesters | Photos

At least 4th such rally in city; part of national and global opposition to presidential decisions

Protesters against the Trump administration hit the streets May 1 in Covington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
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Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats

Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils, county commissions, school boards, and special districts.

  • May 5, 2025
  • By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard
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Kent man arrested for DUI after fatal crash on I-90 near Ellensburg

22-year-old faces potential vehicular homicide charge

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Kent Police receive state grant for dedicated DUI officer

Officer’s focus will be to reduce DUI crashes

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U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ

Man pleads guilty to stealing nearly $1M from Kent company

IT manager at Algas-SDI took money over seven-year period faced wire fraud charges

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ
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Kent Police Blotter: April 11-27

Incidents include stolen vehicles, shots fired, pursuits, impaired driving

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Photos of Anicia Howard. Courtesy of Adams Funeral Services.

Kent man who killed his children’s mother in Auburn pleads guilty

Killed Anicia Howard, 34, of Kent, on Valentine’s Day 2024; faces sentence of 25 to 31 years

Photos of Anicia Howard. Courtesy of Adams Funeral Services.
Photos courtesy of Washington State Patrol.

Driver flees from police and takes a swim | Video

The suspect drove over 103 mph and fled from Federal Way to Auburn.

Photos courtesy of Washington State Patrol.
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Construction, paving complete on Kent’s Reith Road roundabouts

Just striping remains for two new roundabouts that cost $4.28 million

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SR 167 in Kent to close overnight on May 1-2 and May 4-5

Sections of freeway to be closed for SR 167 Corridor Improvement Project with a toll upgrade

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Elvis Anolin Duran-Reyes. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe

Kent auto mechanic dies 11 months after shop beating

Elvis Anolin Duran-Reyes, 56, never recovered after reported assault over payment dispute

Elvis Anolin Duran-Reyes. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe
City of Kent Corrections Facility. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Investigators not yet releasing details in Kent city jail death

‘Right now. …cannot speak on this case,’ according to Auburn Police spokesperson

City of Kent Corrections Facility. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
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Kent Police seek public’s help in reported sexual assault

Allegedly occurred Tuesday, April 22 along a trail near the water at Lake Fenwick Park

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire offers town hall about wildfires

Residents can learn how to prepare for fast-moving wildfires near homes during May 14 event

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City of Kent Corrections Facility, 1230 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Medical examiner identifies woman found dead in city of Kent jail

Cause and manner of death are pending for 45-year-old woman

City of Kent Corrections Facility, 1230 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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Three Kent men honored by state during fallen worker ceremony

One died falling from Seattle bridge; two others were fatally shot

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Large Kent Police response finds no weapon threats on Central Avenue

About a dozen police vehicles arrived in 700 block of Central Ave. S. Thursday, April 24

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