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A divisive Kent School Board debates new Labor Policy Committee

Heated discussion for more than 3 hours about removal of Donald Cook from labor negotiations

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Return of ‘Kent Has Talent’ show postponed to fall from May

Organizers hope for more youth and teen entries by fall

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Kent Reporter Female Athlete of the Week: Kaylee Olsen

Olsen hit .625 through four games at the start of the season.

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Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Mason Duarte

Duarte excells both on the field and in the classroom.

A red-light camera sign at Pacific Highway South and Kent Des Moines Road in Kent. File photo

New state law gives green light to more traffic cameras

The move comes as roadway deaths in the state have hit historic highs.

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Arbitrator’s ruling on firing of Kent Police officer could come in May

Police union objects to July 2023 firing of Michael Morfoot by Chief Rafael Padilla

From left to right: Mayor Dana Ralph, Robert Iddins' daughter, and Robert Iddins.

Kent law group marks major milestone with grand opening of second practice

New Iddins Injury Law Practice celebrates with official ribbon cutting

  • 5 days ago
Dr. Alana Curatola and her husband and baby in December of 2022. (Courtesy of King County Superior Court documents.)

Lawsuit alleges discrimination over maternity leave at Renton clinic

Northwest Eye Surgeons terminated her employment the day she returned from unpaid maternity leave

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Suspect sought in State Route 167 road rage shooting near Renton

Driver reportedly frustrated when unable to pass another car during March 25 incident

Sen. Javier Valdez, D-46

Bill providing support for victims of hate crimes signed into law

Hotline to be created to report hate crimes and bias incidents; bill sponsored by state Sen. Valdez

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Man, 66, dies in Renton crash

Police say it appears the man had a medical episode; officers identify stolen vehicle backed up in traffic

Business
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Kent man among 40 Under 40 honorees by Puget Sound Business Journal

Andy Song, 33, works as chief operating officer at Kids and Family Counseling

 

Black Press Media operates Sound Publishing, the largest community news organization in Washington State with dailies and community news outlets in Alaska.

Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership

Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale Monday (March 25), following the formerly announced corporate restructuring.

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Kent Station to host Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30

Egg hunt for children ages 5 and under; scavenger hunt for kids ages 6 to 12

 

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Major $2.9 million renovation coming to Kent’s Springwood Park

Project includes new playgrounds, multisport court, shelter and more

 

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