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Reality Leavens in the bottom right alongisde other suspects after leaving Lululemon on Aug. 15, 2023. Screenshot from charging documents.

Renton woman, 20, sentenced in connection with theft ring

Convicted of one of the crimes associated with Lululemon theft ring; receives a sentence of time served.

Reality Leavens in the bottom right alongisde other suspects after leaving Lululemon on Aug. 15, 2023. Screenshot from charging documents.
Larry Martinez. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Cause, manner of death of Kent man, 81, to remain undetermined

Remains of Larry Martinez were found in August after he went missing in June 2022

Larry Martinez. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
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Police arrest two Kent teens for robbery near Kent Station

Boys ages 17 and 14 reportedly robbed a 16-year-old Federal Way boy of money Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16

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Kent School District leader further explains flag raising decision

‘This choice was not made lightly,’ superintendent Israel Vela says in email to staff

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Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela made the decision to keep flags raised at schools after the death of Charlie Kirk. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

Flag raising controversy strikes Kent School District

Tensions rise after superintendent’s decision not to keep flags at half-staff for Charlie Kirk

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela made the decision to keep flags raised at schools after the death of Charlie Kirk. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District
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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 24 to Sept. 5

Incidents include child shot in leg, scooter attack, school threat

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SR 18 will see weekend lane closures this month in Auburn

Courtesy of WSDOT People traveling on westbound State Route 18 through Auburn should expect a weekend-long series of lane, ramp and directional closures beginning Friday… Continue reading

  • Sep 16, 2025
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Pedestrian dies after getting struck by vehicle in Kent

Renton man, 34, reportedly tried to cross SE 208th Street at about 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Zenovia Harris, the Chief Executive Officer for the Kent Chamber of Commerce, at the roundtable. Photo by Mariah Hill/For the Reporter

Kent Chamber hosts Fred Meyer closure roundtable

“We are all feeling the impact of Fred Meyer’s closing.”

  • Sep 16, 2025
  • By Mariah Hill, For the Reporter
Zenovia Harris, the Chief Executive Officer for the Kent Chamber of Commerce, at the roundtable. Photo by Mariah Hill/For the Reporter
Ernesto Rojas-Renteria ripping people out of their cars in two different carjackings during the pursuit. Screenshot of Guardian One video.

Kent man sentenced to 11 years for robberies, vehicular homicide

The defendant allegedly ran from police in a stolen vehicle, then carjacked someone and then carjacked another person before crashing.

Ernesto Rojas-Renteria ripping people out of their cars in two different carjackings during the pursuit. Screenshot of Guardian One video.
Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Health services levy added to Nov. ballot for Valley Medical

The levy comes amid a tumultuous financial year for the hospital.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
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Audit finds potential fraud in King County social services department

The department’s grant awards increased 95% in five years.

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Kent City Council approves $63.5 million campus relocation project

Work will begin on new administrative services building, Centennial Center; City Hall to come down

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb dies of cancer

Webb, 55, spent 26 years with the agency; diagnosed with cancer in late December 2024

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Kent Police arrest man for eluding after chase into Federal Way

Pursuit began Sept. 2 along West Meeker Street and ended on Pacific Highway South

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Graph courtesy of Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN).

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Events start in September for Kent-based nonprofit Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN)

Graph courtesy of Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN).
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Kent City Council questions Metro about cutting bus route | Update

Members also voice concerns about areas of East Hill without service

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I-5 South 272nd northbound off-ramp to close two weekends in Kent

10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday Sept. 5-8 and Sept. 12-15 for Sound Transit construction

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Congresswoman Kim Schrier calls for Kennedy’s resignation

Actions as Health and Human Services secretary ‘jeopardize the health and safety of the American people’

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Kent man, 52, killed in crash along SR 18 in Auburn

Two vehicles collided traveling westbound Wednesday night, Sept. 3

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