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Kent apartment rents drop 0.9% in October from previous month

Rents up 5.9% compared to October 2021

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Mother Africa draws 780 to health and wellness fair in Kent

Attendees given access to 21 service providers

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Chestnut Ridge Park in Kent receives $585,000 renovation

East Hill park gets new play equipment, public art

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DeFord to lead Kent discussion about missing and murdered Indigenous women

Part of city of Kent’s Equity and Inclusion Speaker Series Nov. 1o

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Son, 20, reportedly fatally shot Kent mother’s boyfriend

Man, 45, and woman allegedly in physical dispute prior to shooting at East Hill home

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47th District House candidate Olow reportedly claimed false endorsement

Carmen Goers says she never gave endorsement used on campaign mailer with her photo

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Moriah Hughes is suing Jehovah’s Witnesses for failing to protect her from Elihu Rodriguez, who pleaded guilty to felony child rape in 2019 and was ordered to serve five years in prison. Hughes had met him at the South Spanish Congregation in Milton, Washington. (Erick Doxey/InvestigateWest)

How Washington state law lets clergy hide child sexual abuse

By Wilson Criscione, InvestigateWest Nearly 20 years ago, in the aftermath of the Catholic sexual abuse scandal, former Washington state Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson wanted… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2022
Moriah Hughes is suing Jehovah’s Witnesses for failing to protect her from Elihu Rodriguez, who pleaded guilty to felony child rape in 2019 and was ordered to serve five years in prison. Hughes had met him at the South Spanish Congregation in Milton, Washington. (Erick Doxey/InvestigateWest)
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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about protecting Washingtonians’ rights to abortion and gender-affirming care at Wayside United Church of Christ in Federal Way on Oct. 28 Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

WA lawmakers announce new policies to protect abortion access

Bills aim to protect both patients seeking abortions and health care providers.

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about protecting Washingtonians’ rights to abortion and gender-affirming care at Wayside United Church of Christ in Federal Way on Oct. 28 Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
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Kent Police Blotter: Oct. 11-23

Incidents include hit-and-run, SWAT response, officer struck by vehicle, shoplifting patrols

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Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman

Planned Parenthood group backs Kauffman over Boyce in state Senate race

Claims Kauffman will protect abortion rights; Boyce responds decision up to a woman and her doctor

Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman
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Three Kent men indicted as part of large FBI drug bust

43 guns seized as groups reportedly trafficked 1,000 pounds of meth; 330,000 fentanyl pills

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Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman

Differences between 47th District Senate candidates pop up at debate

Bill Boyce, Claudia Kauffman differ on gas tax, police reform, long-term care tax

Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman
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Kent man, 33, dies in single-car crash along 68th Avenue South

Dodge Charger crashed into a tree, caught fire

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Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman

Boyce, Kauffman invited to debate before general election

Kauffman has declined the debate, citing traveling conflicts, while Boyce is expected to attend.

  • Oct 24, 2022
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com
Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman
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Seattle man, 19, charged in Kent apartment killing; injuring 2 others

Aug. 28 shooting at Irwin Park Apartments

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics
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Adam Smith vs. Doug Basler: U.S. Congressional District 9 race

In the Congressional District 9 race for United States Representative, incumbent Adam Smith will take on Doug Basler in the Nov. 8 general election. Smith… Continue reading

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Kent Police sergeant awarded international ‘40 Under 40’ honor

Sgt. Eric Tung has served with the Kent Police Department for 15 years.

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Kent Police Blotter: Sept. 28-Oct. 7

Incidents include shots fired at students, carjackings, robberies, assaults

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