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Photographs of Esther Arunong’s injuries. (Photo from court documents)

Kent mom charged with homicide for beating adult daughter to death

Woman admitting striking her daughter on the side of the head ‘so hard it bent the pan handle.’

Photographs of Esther Arunong’s injuries. (Photo from court documents)
COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office

KC Sheriff’s Office needs to modify use-of-force notifications, report says

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s report includes seven recommendations.

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Dave Upthegrove. COURTESY PHOTO

Upthegrove takes over second place in state lands commissioner race

Des Moines Democrat remains in tight primary battle with two Republicans for top two spots

Dave Upthegrove. COURTESY PHOTO
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Kent brush fire strikes along Interurban Trail near South 196th St.

Firefighters extinguish Aug. 8 fire in about two hours, 30 minutes

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Five injured in Kent crash of stolen vehicle after police pursuit

Vehicle, driven by 18-year-old man, collided with another vehicle Aug. 8 along South 277th Street

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(Photo from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Image Library)

Free vaccines available for all kids in South King County

Go-Vax Kids, in collaboration with others, is hosting free vaccine events.

(Photo from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Image Library)
Carmen Goers and Kim Schrier. COURTESY PHOTOS

Schrier, Goers to clash for 8th Congressional District seat

Showdown between Democratic incumbent Kim Schrier and Auburn Republican Carmen Goers

Carmen Goers and Kim Schrier. COURTESY PHOTOS
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Independent arbitrator upholds firing of Kent Police officer

Denies grievance filed by union on behalf of Michael Morfoot after police chief dismissed him

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Liver transplant as toddler saved life of 19-year-old Kent man

Kaden Hollis shares his story at Donation Celebration event presented by LifeCenter Northwest

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Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor

Former Auburn man sentenced for threatening to kill Inslee

Slaughter lived in Auburn at the time of a prior case in 2021, involving threats to former Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.

Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor
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King County animal services reduces fee to $30 to encourage pet adoptions

Find animals to adopt at county’s Kent shelter

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Congressional District 8 incumbent Schrier to face Goers in November

Democrat Schrier winning primary with 51% of vote; Republican Goers at 44% to each advance

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Stearns and Cooke take early leads in the 47th Legislative District primary

For position 1, Entenman and Lyebyedyev automatically advance to the general election.

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Upthegrove in tight state lands commissioner primary race

Des Moines Democrat in close race with two Republicans to advance to Nov. 5 ballot

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Courtesy Photo, King County

Kent man pleads not guilty to killing 13-year-old boy at park

18-year-old is first of four to be arraigned in the robbery, murder case

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Separate fires in Kent strike three homes on East Hill | Photos

No injuries in weekend fires but damages to homes, vehicles; neighbor alerts residents to one fire

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Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

Kent man pleads not guilty to kidnapping 6-year-old girl

Remains in custody with bail set at $200,000

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO
An Amtrak train in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Woman hit, injured by Amtrak train in Kent while walking near tracks

Incident Sunday evening, Aug. 4 near First Avenue North and Cole Street

An Amtrak train in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Kent teen reportedly driving 103 mph in fatal hit-and-run

16-year-old boy faces seven felony charges in July 13 collision

Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
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Sound of smoke alarms saves Kent family from house fire

‘This fire could have caused a loss of life,’ says Puget Sound Fire spokesperson

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