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Man, 21, identified in fatal shooting at Kent parking lot

Hinkley Leifi died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to King County Medical Examiner’s Office

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South 218th Street widening in Kent step toward transportation corridor

$6 million project to help create 224th Street Corridor between East Hill and West Hill

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Kent Police call X repost of Israeli soldiers shocking photo ‘human error’

Photo reportedly depicts Hamas member being detained at gunpoint

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Courtesy of Democratic Caucus
Pictured left to right: Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D), Rep. David Hackney, and Rep. Steve Bergquist

Democratic incumbents take 11th Legislative District

Bob Hasegawa, David Hackney and Steve Bergquist keep their seats, with Hasegawa and Hackney running unopposed.

Courtesy of Democratic Caucus
Pictured left to right: Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D), Rep. David Hackney, and Rep. Steve Bergquist
Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. File Photo

SeaTac man pleads not guilty to charges in high-speed crash

Reportedly driving 111 mph prior to collision that killed 38-year-old woman

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. File Photo
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Kent Police respond to two 911 calls to help children in need

One of the calls leads to arrest of family friend for investigation of child molestation

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Kent School District thanks voters for $97.8 million levy approval

Final results show 50.77% voted yes on three-year measure

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Medical examiner identifies SeaTac man, 21, shot in Kent on West Hill

Khamal J. Blissitt was driving vehicle Nov. 21 on Veterans Drive near Military Road South

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State Capitol in Olympia. COURTESY PHOTO, State of Washington

Five 33rd District candidates seek to replace retiring Sen. Keiser

Six Democratic candidates seek state House seat if Orwall or Gregerson chosen as replacement

State Capitol in Olympia. COURTESY PHOTO, State of Washington
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Four WSP vehicles struck in King County, first one in Kent

Crashes during 4-hour period on King County roads; no troopers injured; 3 DUI arrests

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Kent man, 21, killed in West Meeker Street parking lot shooting

Suspect fired five to 12 shots before fleeing; shooter and victim reportedly knew each other

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Kent City Council approves B&O tax increases to hire more police

Additional revenue will pay for four police department positions

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King County executive will nominate replacements for Upthegrove

District 5, which includes parts of Kent, will get new representative on County Council in January

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Fallen trees across Kent and King County from the Nov. 19-20 windstorm knocked out power for thousands of Puget Sound Energy customers and has caused the Kent School District to close schools three consecutive days. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Fallen trees across Kent and King County from the Nov. 19-20 windstorm knocked out power for thousands of Puget Sound Energy customers and has caused the Kent School District to close schools three consecutive days. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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SeaTac man, 21, fatally shot in vehicle in Kent on West Hill

Someone ran up and fired multiple shots into vehicle Nov. 21 at Veterans Drive and Military Road

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Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Ave. SE, in Covington, remained without power Thursday morning, Nov. 21, according to Puget Sound Energy. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent schools remain closed due to windstorm damage, power outages

Second consecutive day of closures Thursday, Nov. 21 across the Kent School District

Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Ave. SE, in Covington, remained without power Thursday morning, Nov. 21, according to Puget Sound Energy. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire calls windstorm ‘one for the ages’

Agency responds to 308 calls in 12-hour period, including 245 for storm-related issues

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Crews clear trees from State Route 18, which the Washington State Patrol closed in both directions Wednesday, Nov. 20, from Issaquah Hobart to I-90 over Tiger Mountain because of fallen trees during a windstorm. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol

Windstorm closes Kent schools, roads due to fallen trees

Many without power in areas of Kent and beyond

Crews clear trees from State Route 18, which the Washington State Patrol closed in both directions Wednesday, Nov. 20, from Issaquah Hobart to I-90 over Tiger Mountain because of fallen trees during a windstorm. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol
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“Prolific” vehicular theft suspect arrested in Renton

Kent man holds 13 prior convictions and 41 arrests.

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Green Kent volunteer program wraps up season at city park

Volunteers remove invasive species, plant native trees and shrubs at Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park

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