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Police arrest Kent man in East Hill fatal double shooting
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (272+ words) Published 9: 55 am Thursday, April 9, 2026 Kent Police arrested a 34-year-old Kent man for allegedly shooting and killing two men at an East Hill residence. Detectives on Wednesday afternoon, April 8 were able to identify the man they believe shot a 26-year-old Federal…...
Man sues Renton over use of force during arrest
23+ hour, 57+ min ago (614+ words) Published 1: 05 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Darren Beeks being arrested. Screenshot of body cam footage A Renton man has filed a lawsuit against the City of Renton and two officers, alleging that in 2024, he was physically and emotionally injured, and that body…...
Owner/chef of Paolo's Italian Restaurant in Kent retires
17+ hour, 30+ min ago (1260+ words) Published 3: 22 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Paul Raftis has retired after nearly 36 years as owner and chef at Paolo's Italian Restaurant, 23810 104th Ave. SE, in Kent. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter Paolo's Italian Restaurant in Kent will remain open under new ownership. STEVE HUNTER,…...
Democrat Stearns to seek reelection to state House position
22+ hour, 44+ min ago (259+ words) Published 2: 18 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 State Rep. Chris Stearns, D-Auburn, will run this year for a third two-year term in the 47th Legislative District, position No. 2. "I'm running for reelection because our communities deserve a representative who listens, works hard and delivers,…...
Three men killed in Kent in shooting, stabbing incidents Tuesday night
22+ hour, 43+ min ago (334+ words) Published 10: 12 am Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Three men were killed Tuesday night, April 7 in Kent in a double shooting and a separate stabbing incident. Officers responded at about 10: 22 p. m. to a residence in the 21000 block of 120th Place SE on the East Hill after…...
Man convicted in robbery spree across King County
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (798+ words) Published 5: 02 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026 A man accused of going on a robbery spree with a juvenile in 2022, committing over 30 robberies throughout King County, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison. On April 3, Duke Vivao, 24, of the Skyway…...
Covington City Council member to run for state Senate
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (292+ words) Published 5: 45 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Republican Kristina Soltys, a Covington City Council member, will run for the state Senate in the 47th Legislative District. Soltys will challenge Democratic incumbent Claudia Kauffman, of Kent, and Auburn Republican Carmen Goers in the Aug. 4 primary…...
Meridian Valley's Brian Thornton preps for Senior PGA Championship
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (740+ words) Published 3: 40 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Brian Thornton eyes down the driving range during a lesson. Ben Ray /The Reporter Brian Thornton's golf bag. Ben Ray /The Reporter Meridian Valley CC PGA teaching pro Brian Thornton during an instruction. Ben Ray / The…...
Kentridge fastpitch loses nail-biter to Auburn Riverside
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (567+ words) Published 3: 50 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Jozi Thompson throws a pitch for Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter Kylee Curtis smiles after recording an out for Riverside. Ben Ray / The Reporter Olivia Olson stands on second base following a double. Ben Ray / The…...
Man receives 13-month sentence in Kent Library attack
2+ day, 30+ min ago (477+ words) Published 12: 35 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026 A 37-year-old Seattle man received a 13-month sentence for second-degree assault after he stabbed a man in the arm at the Kent Library. King County Superior Court Judge Michael K. Ryan sentenced Travis Anthony Alen to 13 months…...