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Wilson Playfields, 13028 SE 251st St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Two city of Kent sports complex fields reopen

Wilson Playfields, Hogan Park at Russell Road taking reservations; no tournaments yet

Wilson Playfields, 13028 SE 251st St., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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Riverbend Driving Range in Kent closes for $1.5 million renovation

Facility expected to reopen in May; 14 driving range stalls to be added

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Duke Realty plans 268,000-square-foot warehouse in Kent

Purchased property in the 7400 block of South 202nd Street for $23.5 million

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Avery Zerr. COURTESY PHOTO

Kentwood High senior candidate for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Avery Zerr named one of 60 Presidential Scholars in the Arts

Avery Zerr. COURTESY PHOTO
The U.S. Department of Justice released this photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice

Proud Boys member with local ties charged for role in Jan. 6 riots

Ethan Nordean faces charges of obstructing or impeding an official proceeding

The U.S. Department of Justice released this photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice
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Kent School Board appoints Bento to vacant position

Teaches at Renton High School

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No date yet for in-person learning in Kent School District

Feb. 22 remains tentative date under revised hybrid plan

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A mobile home fire Feb. 1 in the 28400 block of 168th Avenue Southeast in Kent claimed the life of an elderly man. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Elderly man dies in Kent mobile home fire

Early Tuesday in unincorporated King County; caused by overloaded electrical power strip

A mobile home fire Feb. 1 in the 28400 block of 168th Avenue Southeast in Kent claimed the life of an elderly man. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
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King County opens COVID-19 vaccination center in Kent

All appointments filled up at ShoWare Center through Feb. 28

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Chad Wheeler, a former Seahawks offensive tackle, pleaded not guilty to first-degree domestic violence assault and two other charges on Feb. 1 after reportedly attacking his girlfriend Jan. 22 at their Kent apartment. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks

Ex-Seahawk Wheeler pleads not guilty to attacking girlfriend at Kent apartment

Girlfriend tells judge, ‘I am not safe’ with Wheeler, who posted bail, out of custody

Chad Wheeler, a former Seahawks offensive tackle, pleaded not guilty to first-degree domestic violence assault and two other charges on Feb. 1 after reportedly attacking his girlfriend Jan. 22 at their Kent apartment. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks
Pacific Coast Fruit Co., with distribution warehouses in Kent and Portland, recently purchased Northwest Specialty Produce of Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Pacific Coast Fruit Co.

Kent’s Pacific Coast Fruit Co. buys Northwest Specialty Produce

Pacific Coast Fruit has large distribution warehouses in Kent and Portland

Pacific Coast Fruit Co., with distribution warehouses in Kent and Portland, recently purchased Northwest Specialty Produce of Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Pacific Coast Fruit Co.
The city-owned accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, 625 W. James St. FILE PHOTO

King County to launch COVID-19 vaccination sites in Kent, Auburn

Opening Feb. 1 at ShoWare Center, GSA Complex for vulnerable older adults

The city-owned accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, 625 W. James St. FILE PHOTO
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Man shot, injured at Kent Sounder Station garage

Fled to local restaurant after dispute

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Chad Wheeler. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks

Ex-Seahawk Wheeler accused of attacking girlfriend in Kent apartment

Lineman charged with first-degree domestic violence assault

Chad Wheeler. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks
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Kent School Board rejects proposal to move sixth graders to middle schools

Votes against boundary change recommendations by staff, consultants for 2021-2022

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Kent man, 23, charged with first-degree murder for stabbing woman

He reportedly stabbed 20-year-old woman three times near apartment elevator after dispute

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Kent man sues Bothell Police, King County for setting him up on murder charge

Ian Simmers, then 16, spent nearly 23 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit

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The city of Kent’s Riverbend Driving Range will get 14 new stalls as part of a third and final phase of renovations. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Renovations continue at city of Kent’s Riverbend Driving Range

14 new driving stalls to be added

The city of Kent’s Riverbend Driving Range will get 14 new stalls as part of a third and final phase of renovations. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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Most Kent crime numbers jump in 2020 compared to 2019

Shootings up 54%; robberies drop 26%

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14-year-old victim of Green River killer identified

The remains of Wendy Stephens were found in 1984

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