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Kent-Meridian High School unveils mural for fallen students, staff

Fatal shootings of two students in 2024 inspires artwork of remembrance and honor

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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far this year

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The swearing in Nov. 25 of Steffanie Fain, the new District 5 King County Council representative. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Fain sworn in as District 5 representative on King County Council

District includes Kent, Renton, Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines

The swearing in Nov. 25 of Steffanie Fain, the new District 5 King County Council representative. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
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Kent Police honor officers for saving woman during house fire

Officers used ladder to reach second floor, axe to break window to rescue woman in July fire on West Hill

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Kent animal shelter looking for owner of cat rescued in fire

Firefighters saved cat Nov. 19 from Kent apartment fire

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Speed limits will drop next year along numerous city of Kent streets. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Kent city leaders lower speed limits to make travel safer

City Council approves changes for 2026 along West Valley, Kent-Kangley and other routes

Speed limits will drop next year along numerous city of Kent streets. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
Austin Leming, 36, reportedly was killed Dec. 8, 2021, in a Kent apartment and his body dismembered. COURTESY PHOTO, Leming family

Man facing Kent murder charge reportedly dismembered body

Brian Mares, 43, allegedly killed Austin Leming, 36 in 2021 in Kent apartment; remains still missing

Austin Leming, 36, reportedly was killed Dec. 8, 2021, in a Kent apartment and his body dismembered. COURTESY PHOTO, Leming family
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City of Kent seeks to purchase property rights for street project

25 owners to have portions of property impacted by widening of South/SE 216th Street up East Hill

File Photo, Kent Reporter
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Man fatally shot at Kent park and ride lot near ShoWare Center

Shots fired Sunday night, Nov. 23 at James Street Park and Ride

File Photo, Kent Reporter
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Firefighters rescue cat from Kent apartment fire

Nobody injured as Puget Sound Fire extinguishes blaze in about 20 minutes

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De’Sean Quinn. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Quinn calls King County budget a win for Black community

Includes funds for Kent Black Action Commission and group that supports Black businesses

De’Sean Quinn. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
Austin Leming. COURTESY PHOTO, Leming family

Kent Police arrest Des Moines man, 46, for 2021 murder

Detectives have been working the disappearance of Austin Leming, 36, for four years; remains still not found

Austin Leming. COURTESY PHOTO, Leming family
tA student gets fitted with a new coat at Springbrook Elementary School in Kent, part of a donation program by the Knights of Columbus. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Springbrook Elementary students in Kent receive new coats, hats

Donation program provides 135 coats and hats to kindergartners and first graders

tA student gets fitted with a new coat at Springbrook Elementary School in Kent, part of a donation program by the Knights of Columbus. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent School District addresses $10.5 million budget shortfall

Cuts this school year in central administration office materials, supplies and leaving office positions vacant

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
Christian Moshosky. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe

Man killed by Kent Police in 2024 fired 15 shots from apartment

Valley Independent Investigation Team releases results from Washington State Patrol Crime Lab

Christian Moshosky. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe
Screenshot of Scott Presler speaking Monday, Nov. 17 in Battle Ground. COURTESY IMAGE, Scott Presler

Conservative activist Scott Presler to speak in Kent Nov. 20

Presler part of Super Signer Rally for three proposed state initiatives on voting, parents’ rights and female sports

Screenshot of Scott Presler speaking Monday, Nov. 17 in Battle Ground. COURTESY IMAGE, Scott Presler
Photos of one of the firearms retrieved during the arrest. Courtesy of Renton Police Department

Kent man sentenced for Jan. shooting in Renton

Following a confrontation about alleged stolen items, a man was shot in the stomach.

Photos of one of the firearms retrieved during the arrest. Courtesy of Renton Police Department
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent Police arrest armed robbery suspect in Auburn

Auburn man, 50, reportedly robbed Kent espresso stand Nov. 16 along Central Avenue South

File Photo, Kent Reporter
State Sen. Claudia Kauffman. COURTESY PHOTO

Kent Democrat Kauffman to seek reelection to state Senate

Claudia Kauffman won tight primary, general election races in 2022

State Sen. Claudia Kauffman. COURTESY PHOTO
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Shoker plans to focus on people over politics on Kent City Council

Sharn Shoker defeats Andy Song in tight race

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