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Toni Troutner and Brenda Fincher

Toni Troutner, Brenda Fincher retain Kent City Council positions

Fincher receives 75% of the vote against Hussey; Troutner close to 60% against Cawthon

Toni Troutner and Brenda Fincher
Tim Clark and Awale Farah

Tim Clark, Awale Farah capture seats on Kent School Board

Clark defeats Sara Franklin; Farah beats Brad Kenning

Tim Clark and Awale Farah
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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph cruises to reelection over Dawn Bennett

Receives nearly 71% of vote to earn a second four-year term

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Kent man among multistate drug bust of 16 people

Part of methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution ring

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Enrollment at Millennium Elementary School is down 94 students in September compared to last fall. Enrollment dropped at most elementary schools in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Elementary schools lead Kent School District enrollment drop

Number of students up slightly at high schools

Enrollment at Millennium Elementary School is down 94 students in September compared to last fall. Enrollment dropped at most elementary schools in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Kent Police arrest three in West Hill shooting

Federal Way man, 19, injured in Monday evening assault

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Kent Police headquarters to get $636,000 in renovations

City Council approves contract for training room, larger breakroom, more showers

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The Enumclaw City Council Oct. 25 meeting. Screenshot

Enumclaw City Council approves motion to research leaving King County

Is it possible for a city to switch counties?

The Enumclaw City Council Oct. 25 meeting. Screenshot
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Park Orchard Elementary School classroom in Kent closed due to COVID-19

Fifth classroom closure in the Kent School District since school began Aug. 26

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Hit-and-run driver kills pedestrian in Kent

51-year-old man dies in crosswalk early Saturday morning; police search for driver

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No inquest date set yet in Seattle police killing of Kent man

Attorney’s trial conflicts could push date to March, 5 years after the shooting of Damarious Butts

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Mill Creek Middle School in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Flooding closes Kent streets, Mill Creek Middle School

Heavy rain leads to water over roadways

Mill Creek Middle School in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Kent man must repay state $41,000 in workers’ comp for theft of funds

Claimed he was injured but got five jobs while collecting money from L&I

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King County Elections to open Vote Center at Kent City Hall

Will be open Oct. 30, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 to assist voters

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4 injured after semi-truck rolls on I-5 south near Kent

Collision occurred just before noon on Oct. 28 near South 272nd Street

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Puloka charged with three murders, two assaults in Des Moines shooting | Update

Judge orders Puloka to be held without bail; shooting Sept. 26 outside bar

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Man shot, injured by US Marshals task force in Des Moines | Update

Wanted suspect injured after shots fired in Safeway parking lot

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Uptown Square in Federal Way. File photo

South King County renters need more assistance

Some of the most significant need for rental assistance in King County is in South King County, said Hedda McLendon, director of COVID emergency services.… Continue reading

Uptown Square in Federal Way. File photo
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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 15-24

Robberies, shootings, attempted carjacking among incidents

  • Oct 27, 2021
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