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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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Procession, service honors Kent-based Puget Sound Fire deputy chief

Jimmy Webb, 56, a 26-year veteran, died of occupational-related cancer

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Kent-based Open Doors for Multicultural Families plans to open an Early Learning Center and Family Resource Center in 2027 as part of the proposed Kent Multicultural Village on the West Hill near light rail. Courtesy Rendering, Schemata Workshop

Kent nonprofit Open Doors loses two federal education grants

Leaders of Open Doors for Multicultural Families believe Trump administration ‘targeted’ agency

Kent-based Open Doors for Multicultural Families plans to open an Early Learning Center and Family Resource Center in 2027 as part of the proposed Kent Multicultural Village on the West Hill near light rail. Courtesy Rendering, Schemata Workshop
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New tolling system on SR 167 starts Monday, Oct. 20; rates $1 to $15

Non-tolled lanes will remain for drivers between Renton and Puyallup, including Kent and Auburn

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Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent School District enrollment much lower than projected

Latest numbers show 792 fewer students which means reduced state funding

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Federal Way man dies in Kent I-5 motorcycle crash

Collided with a sedan along northbound I-5 early Friday morning, Oct. 10 near SR 516

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Kent Police bust man with DUI, DV warrants at bus shelter

Multiple men reportedly were camping at Metro bus shelter downtown along West Meeker Street

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File Photo, Kent Reporter

Medical examiner identifies Kent man, 44, lying on railroad tracks

Rules cause and manner of death as ‘pending’ in Oct. 7 death

File Photo, Kent Reporter
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent man, 44, reportedly lying on tracks when struck by train

BNSF Railway train engineers sounded horn prior to Oct. 7 but were unable to stop train prior to collision

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Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Man pleads guilty to beating girlfriend to death in Kent

Repeatedly struck woman, 25, with heavy backpack in 2023 incident outside 7-Eleven store

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter