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Smith, Basler running for District 9 Congress seat

Republican challenger takes on Democrat incumbent.

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16-year-old motorcyclist killed in hit and run on I-405 in Tukwila | Update

Van driver reportedly kept driving after he smashed into motorcycle that wedged into bumper

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Kent School District to remain in remote learning until Jan. 28

Superintendent Watts makes announcement for first semester to stay virtual

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Homes in the Garrison Glen development in Kent built by Soundbuilt, which has a 47-home development proposed on the West Hill in Kent near South 268th Street and Military Road South. COURTESY PHOTO, Soundbuilt Homes

47-home development proposed for Kent’s West Hill

Near South 268th Street and Military Road South

Homes in the Garrison Glen development in Kent built by Soundbuilt, which has a 47-home development proposed on the West Hill in Kent near South 268th Street and Military Road South. COURTESY PHOTO, Soundbuilt Homes
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Taser is ineffective against suspect in stabbing | Kent Police Blotter

Pursuit, stabbing, street racers among incidents Sept. 24-Oct. 12

  • Oct 15, 2020
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State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative

Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.

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Damoni Nelson. Photo courtesy of 247Sports

Mistaken identity leads to death of Federal Way student

Federal Way High senior Damoni Nelson died on Oct. 2 after he was shot in late September.

Damoni Nelson. Photo courtesy of 247Sports
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Free flu shots in Kent for seniors 50 and older on Oct. 16

Drive-thru from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kent Senior Center; registration required

  • Oct 14, 2020
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Three teen girls injured in Maple Valley single-vehicle crash | Update

Passenger airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle in critical condition

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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Oct 14, 2020
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Kent girl, 12, dies trying to help her mother during seizure in car

Miranda Bhattacharyya ’always put the well-being of others before herself,’ family says

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LakePointe Urban Village in Covington to feature 1,500 homes

Street construction to kick off project

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FUSION opens first shelter for homeless families in Federal Way

First families expected to move in around mid-November.

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Kent resident appointed to Green River College Board of Trustees

Gov. Jay Inslee selects Jennifer Robson Ramirez to serve five-year term

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A Black Lives Matter peaceful protest march in June through downtown Kent inspired a group called ForFortyTwo to demand that the city of Kent defund police and listen to the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) community. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

ForFortyTwo group says Kent mayoral directive ignores BIPOC community

‘We are tired of seeing the same imbalances and inaction from elected officials,’ group says

A Black Lives Matter peaceful protest march in June through downtown Kent inspired a group called ForFortyTwo to demand that the city of Kent defund police and listen to the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) community. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Kent School District boundary study begins

Final decisions to be made in January for the 2021-2022 school year

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New Kent School District elementary school on the rise

Scheduled to open in fall 2021 along Military Road South

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Hilary Franz (left) and Sue Kuehl Pederson

Wildfires, forest health are key issues in race to lead DNR

Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson is challenging incumbent Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz.

Hilary Franz (left) and Sue Kuehl Pederson