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Kent bicyclist killed in collision with vehicle along Central Avenue

48-year-old man dies at the scene in Nov. 22 crash

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It’s time for the annual toy drive by Puget Sound Fire. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Donations needed for Puget Sound Fire’s Toys for Joy program

New, unwrapped toys for children up to 12 years old

It’s time for the annual toy drive by Puget Sound Fire. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
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Two Kent men charged in Federal Way murder at O’Reilly Auto Parts

Men, ages 19 and 18, reportedly liked the man’s Dodge Charger and wanted to carjack it

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Kentlake High student killed in wrong-way driver crash in Kent

17-year-old girl was passenger in vehicle that collided with wrong-way driver who also died

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Sen. Claudia Kauffman, D-47

State Senate Democrats’ Members of Color Caucus stands against hate

Kent Sen. Kauffman part of group that responds to rising hate from conflicts across the world

Sen. Claudia Kauffman, D-47
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Sheriff’s office seek public’s help after 2 bodies found in Maple Valley | Update

Both victims died of gunshot wound of the chest; identities released by medical examiner

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Inquest jury rules Kent Police officer justified in 2019 fatal shooting

Officer describes exchange of gunfire with 37-year-old Kent man after vehicle pursuit

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Why Not You Academy in Des Moines receives $100,000 grant

Public charter school co-founded by Russell Wilson and Ciara gets funds to help students attend college

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Nothing found by deputies at Kentlake High after threat of violence

Anonymous call to school caused lockdown Thursday, Nov. 16

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Kent, Renton Target stores part of organized retail theft case

State’s new Organized Retail Crime Unit files theft charges in its first criminal prosecution case

Courtesy Photo, Target
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Two-night closure of section of Pacific Highway in Kent postponed | Update

Sound Transit delays construction on Nov. 19-20 between South 240th Street and SR 516

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KC Auditors report code enforcement backlog poses safety, environmental risks

Auditors say code enforcement office needs to prioritize riskiest cases, allow discretion for others

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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 30 to Nov. 9

Incidents include robberies, burglaries, threat with a weapon

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Boyd looks forward to replacing Thomas on Kent City Council

New start for Boyd as Thomas wraps up 20th year

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Kent boy, 14, faces stolen vehicle, attempting to elude charges

Federal Way Police arrested teen after pursuit

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Renton man sentenced in 2020 killing of 18-year-old in Kirkland

Two juveniles and the victim planned to meet the three men at Houghton Beach Park to trade an assault rifle for a handgun and money.

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One Kent School District levy rallies to pass; the other one still failing | Update

Latest King County Elections count shows operations levy passing, capital projects going down

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Cook rallies to overtake Hamada in Kent School Board race | Update

After trailing the first three days, Cook takes 208 vote lead over incumbent Hamada

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Abbas Zghair. (Screenshot taken from meet-an-inmate.com)

Murder conviction overturned in death of Kent man at Auburn drive-in

A jury had convicted Abbas Zghair in 2021 of second-degree murder in the 2019 fatal shooting

Abbas Zghair. (Screenshot taken from meet-an-inmate.com)
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KC Council will consider reparations over historic redlining

Race-based restrictive real estate practices estimated to have prevented billions in wealth.

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