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Kent man, 26, fatally shot at apartment complex identified

Yik Thomas Khan died of a gunshot wound of head and neck in Oct. 26 Valley shooting

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File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent Police bust four men on drug charges at Kaibara Park

Arrests for possession of meth, violations of Stay Out of Drug Areas (SODA) and other charges

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An adult with measles attended a Disney on Ice show 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, ShoWare Center

New measles case could have exposed people in Kent, Renton, Tukwila

Locations: Disney on Ice show at ShoWare Center; Toyota of Renton; Valley Medical Center; YangGuoFu Malatang Restaurant

An adult with measles attended a Disney on Ice show 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, ShoWare Center
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Kent house fire displaces family of four Monday night

Nobody injured in Oct. 27 fire in the 9000 block of South 204th Place

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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 14-26

Incidents include 76 Station robbery, Key Bank robbery, bus stop assault, stolen wigs

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File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent Police arrest man for resisting arrest, other charges

Incident started with report of suspects trying to break into vehicle

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File Photo, Kent Reporter

Man, 26, fatally shot at Kent apartment complex in the Valley

Found lying in parking lot Sunday, Oct. 26 at complex in the 6000 block of South 233rd Place

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A police officer looks at vehicle information captured by a Flock Safety camera. COURTESY PHOTO, Flock Safety

Kent Police change access to Flock cameras after UW report

Take action to defend against use of vehicle information for civil immigration enforcement

A police officer looks at vehicle information captured by a Flock Safety camera. COURTESY PHOTO, Flock Safety
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Kent City Council races bring out the campaign contributions

Sharn Shoker has raised $95,024 in her race against Andy Song to lead all candidates

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Kent church seeks apologies from DEA, Renton and Kent police

Says DEA, Renton Police didn’t have permission to use church parking lot as staging site for drug bust

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion (Courtesy of KCPAO)

King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy

Following an average of 100 days for case-filing decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prosecutor’s office must now make decisions quicker.

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion (Courtesy of KCPAO)
Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent School District faces budget cuts of $8 million

Declining enrollment, federal funding leads to large deficit this year; $12.4 million from fund balance to reduce cuts

Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District
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No Kings protest against Trump draws about 1,300 to Covington

Indivisible Covington member responds to fighter jet video posted by president in response to rallies

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Kent Police say DEA had Oct. 16 operation in city, not ICE

Department issues news release after rumors of ICE using church parking lot on East Hill for staging area

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Kent fire at Waterbrook Apartments displaces five families

15 people displaced; nobody injured in fire that broke out at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17

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Bomb squad neutralizes explosive device at Kent Police Station

A concerned citizen found backpack near Green River and brought it to station Tuesday morning, Oct. 14

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People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

No Kings rallies set for South King County cities on Oct. 18

Covington, Auburn, Renton, Des Moines among cities where people will protest Trump administration

People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Nighttime lane closures in Kent set for Pacific Highway South

Northbound and southbound left lanes to close over the next few weeks for work near light rail station

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A K-9 unit of Officer Matthew Flesher and Gambit helped find a man Oct. 11 in Kent fleeing on foot from the Washington State Patrol. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Kent Police K-9 unit helps catch man running from State Patrol

Search by Gambit finds man hiding in bushes after fleeing from traffic stop Oct. 11

A K-9 unit of Officer Matthew Flesher and Gambit helped find a man Oct. 11 in Kent fleeing on foot from the Washington State Patrol. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
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WSDOT wants input about changes in Kent along State Route 99

Online survey available through Nov. 4 about proposed designs for sidewalks, bike lanes and other features

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