Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

Kent man pleads not guilty to kidnapping 6-year-old girl

Remains in custody with bail set at $200,000

COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office

King County Sheriff’s Office modifies pursuit policy

Initiative 2113 was passed in the Washington State Legislature in May 2024.

An Amtrak train in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Woman hit, injured by Amtrak train in Kent while walking near tracks

Incident Sunday evening, Aug. 4 near First Avenue North and Cole Street

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Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds hire assistant coach

Former Western Hockey League player Taylor Makin comes to team from B.C. Hockey League

Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Kent teen reportedly driving 103 mph in fatal hit-and-run

16-year-old boy faces seven felony charges in July 13 collision

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Kent Spotlight Series releases 2024-2025 concert lineup

Seven performances starting Sept. 20 and ending March 21, 2025

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Sound of smoke alarms saves Kent family from house fire

‘This fire could have caused a loss of life,’ says Puget Sound Fire spokesperson

Screenshot from video of July 28 shooting in Auburn.

Metro bus shooting ambush in Auburn injures four | Video

Auburn Police report the shooting ‘appeared to be a planned ambush and not a random attack.’

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Man suffocates to death in Auburn rollover crash

29-year-old man dies in July 25 incident

Republican candidate for governor Dave Reichert stands with service providers who spoke at his press conference on Wednesday, July 31, at FUSION Family Center in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

Reichert talks homelessness during campaign stop in Federal Way

Republican candidate for governor endorses executive order made by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Inquest concludes in 2019 Federal Way police shooting death

Jurors unanimously found that officers did not kill Malik Williams through criminal means.

Business
Big Lots is closing many stores, including its one in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, The Herald (Everett)

Big Lots closing Kent location as part of widespread cutbacks

Store along West Meeker Street one of 12 the company is shutting down in Washington state

 

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Cruisin’ Kent Car Show set for Aug. 25 at Kent Station

Event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at shopping center

 

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