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Kent man killed on the job to be honored at L&I ceremony

Thomas Lorezca, 40, was fatally shot last year in Spanaway after showing up to do plumbing work

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Runners participate in Blue Origin’s Inaugural Run for the Benefit of Earth

Several hundred people take part in Earth Day event at Green River College in Auburn

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Voters turn down Kent School District bond measure

54.13% no votes to 45.87% yes votes; 60% yes needed for passage

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Kent mayor proposes City Council adopt tougher drug possession law

Dana Ralph reacts to lack of action by state Legislature in Olympia

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Man charged with attempting to kill two Kent homeless women

Reportedly became upset when they turned down his sexual propositions

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics
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Kent’s ShoWare Center operating losses hit $744,191 in 2022

Projected deficit could be close to $1 million in 2023 at city-owned arena

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Seattle’s Brad Lambert and the rest of the Thunderbirds will play the Kamloops Blazers for the WHL Western Conference title in a best-of-seven series starting April 29. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds

Kent-based Thunderbirds to play Kamloops Blazers in Western Conference finals

Best-of-seven series rematch from last season starts April 29 at ShoWare Center

Seattle’s Brad Lambert and the rest of the Thunderbirds will play the Kamloops Blazers for the WHL Western Conference title in a best-of-seven series starting April 29. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, Seattle Thunderbirds
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Medical examiner identifies Kent man killed by police

Man, 52, reportedly advanced on Kent officers with circular saw prior to being shot

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Kent, Auburn, Renton mayors sign letter to legislators about drug laws

Three among 28 mayors across the state opposing House changes to Senate bill on drug possession laws

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Playoff perfect: Kent-based Thunderbirds advance to Western Conference finals

Seattle sweeps Prince George to improve to 8-0 in playoffs; open next round April 29 at ShoWare Center

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Kent’s Salt Air Vista Park on the West Hill gets a major upgrade | Photos

Neighborhood park gets a new playground, swings and renovated lawn area

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Des Moines woman gets 30-month prison sentence for bank fraud, ID theft

Defrauded individual victims and financial institutions of at least $107,472

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Kent Police fatally shoot man armed with circular saw on East Hill

Officers responded to domestic dispute call Tuesday afternoon

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Three businesses dominate contributions to Kent school bond campaign

$5,000 each from companies that do regular business with the school district

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Kent, Federal Way men charged in scheme to illegally purchase firearms

2 men reportedly would buy guns and transfer them to others; over 100 bought in less than 2 years

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics
Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

Man faces malicious mischief charges for breaking windows in Des Moines

As many as 14 downtown businesses had rocks or bricks thrown through exterior windows

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Kent Police Blotter: March 27-April 10

Incidents include baby left at hotel, smash and grab burglary, Fred Meyer customer robbery

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T-Birds beat Prince George twice in Kent to open second round of WHL playoffs

Seattle has won six consecutive playoff games

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Courtesy Photo, Des Moines Police

Rocks thrown through windows at 16 Des Moines businesses

Man arrested for reportedly tossing large rocks through restaurant, bar, bank, grocery store windows

Courtesy Photo, Des Moines Police
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Time to sign up for Kent Cornucopia Days 5K walk, run

Registration underway for Saturday, July 15 event

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