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Kentwood High School, in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Ex-Kentwood High teacher pleads guilty to sex charge with student

Steve Bilvais, 56, to be sentenced June 27 for communicating with a minor for immoral purposes

Kentwood High School, in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure

For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become sick would be between May 7 and 24.

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A speed limiter device, like this one, will be required for repeat speeding offenders under a Washington law signed on May 12, 2025. The law doesn’t take effect until 2029. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

WA to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters

The new law is named after four people killed in a crash last year near Renton: Boyd Buster Brown, Eloise Wilcoxson, Andrea Smith Hudson and Matilda Wilcoxson.

  • May 13, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
A speed limiter device, like this one, will be required for repeat speeding offenders under a Washington law signed on May 12, 2025. The law doesn’t take effect until 2029. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)
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7 candidates running for Kent City Council to replace Fincher

List of candidates for Kent-area races on city council, school board, King County Council, Legislature

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Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Loss of fundings leads to Valley Medical clinic closures

Renton Landing Urgent Care is already closed but clinics and inpatient hospital units in Renton, Kent and Covington will shutter by end of June.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Man, 27, pleads guilty to fatal shooting at Kent apartments

Ongoing feud between two men ended with 2023 killing at Dockside Apartments parking lot

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Kent city corrections officer on leave for alleged misconduct

Investigation started Feb. 28 against Sgt. Travis Reed and is ongoing

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Valley Cities to host community chat in Kent about fentanyl

Learn more about the fentanyl crisis affecting King County communities and Valley Cities response

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City of Kent plans to once again market Naden property

Leaders hope right deal with developer can be found this time for city-owned land

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Smoke alarm alerts Kent resident to house fire in kitchen

Fire that started after stove burner unintentionally left on displaces family of nine

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Photo of Natalie Gulizia. Photo courtesy of Dignity Memorial.

Kent woman sentenced for murdering daughter in Renton

Natalie Gulizia was 14 when her mother shot her in the head.

Photo of Natalie Gulizia. Photo courtesy of Dignity Memorial.
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County seeks information for animal cruelty case near Auburn

Three dogs were found off of Green Valley Highway with swollen muzzles, indicating abuse.

Photo courtesy of Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC)
U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. Courtesy Photo, DOJ

Kent man faces charge for possession of child sexual abuse images

Man, 53, part of nationwide crackdown led by FBI that led to 205 arrests

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. Courtesy Photo, DOJ
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