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Abandoned batteries shown in 2003 at the old Japanese Auto Wrecking site in Kent along South 262nd Street.

Kent plans public meeting about contaminated sites April 23

Kent’s Community and Economic Development Department will host an informational event Tuesday, April 23 for residents to learn about the city’s efforts to clean up contaminated land sites for reuse and revitalization.

Abandoned batteries shown in 2003 at the old Japanese Auto Wrecking site in Kent along South 262nd Street.

Kent man gets 66 years in prison for attempted murder of 3 Des Moines women

A Kent man received a maximum prison sentence of 66 years Friday for three counts of first-degree attempted murder for stabbing three women in 2011 in Des Moines.

Detectives serve search warrants in Kent, Burien, SeaTac as part of prostitution sting

Detectives from the King County Sheriff’s Office and the Burien and SeaTac Police Departments served search warrants on five locations Thursday night in Burien, SeaTac and Kent related to a lengthy prostitution investigation.

Washington's Most Wanted Host David Rose presents Kent Police Cmdr. Eric Hemmen

Washington’s Most Wanted show honors Kent Police for capture of fugitive

Kent Police Cmdr. Eric Hemmen and Assistant Police Chief Pat Lowery received the Washington’s Most Wanted April Officer of the Month Award.

Washington's Most Wanted Host David Rose presents Kent Police Cmdr. Eric Hemmen
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Kent man sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2012 East Hill shooting

A Kent man received a prison sentence of 25 years for shooting and injuring a man last July at an East Hill apartment complex.

Wendall Oliver Adams
Property owners along Southeast 256th Street in Kent stopped a city plan to charge a Local Improvement District fee to help pay for a $7 million improvement to the road.

Kent property owners stop city’s planned fee to help pay for SE 256th Street project

The news greatly pleased Susan Draine that neighboring property owners had turned in enough signatures to stop the city of Kent's plan to charge them extra fees to pay for Southeast 256th Street improvements.

Property owners along Southeast 256th Street in Kent stopped a city plan to charge a Local Improvement District fee to help pay for a $7 million improvement to the road.

Puyallup man who killed two intruders indicted on drug charge; man also owns Kent home

A Puyallup man arrested Wednesday for investigation of manufacturing marijuana at his Pierce County home also owns a house in Kent.

Kent garbage, recycling service back to normal as drivers return

Garbage, recycling and yard waste service returns to normal Thursday in Kent as Republic Services drivers are back on the job after one day of picketing to support striking drivers in Ohio.

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Man expects prostitute, finds police at Kent hotel | Police Blotter

When a man walked up to a Kent hotel room expecting to meet the female escort he had been texting, he knocked and received a surprised greeting.

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Republic Services drivers decided Wednesday to honor a strike by fellow company workers in Ohio and won't provide garbage and recycling services in Kent.

No Kent garbage, recycling pickup Wednesday as drivers honor Ohio strike

Kent residents won't get garbage, recycling or yard waste service Wednesday because Republic/Allied Waste Services drivers honored picket lines established by striking Republic workers in Youngstown, Ohio.

Republic Services drivers decided Wednesday to honor a strike by fellow company workers in Ohio and won't provide garbage and recycling services in Kent.

Kent firefighters rescue woman from apartment fire

Kent firefighters rescued a woman following an apartment fire at about 8:30 p.m. Monday in the 24000 block of 104th Avenue Southeast.

With the nicer weather ahead

Kent Police bicycle officers return to streets May 1

Kent Police will resume bicycle patrols May 1 with special emphasis on the downtown transit center and shopping district.

With the nicer weather ahead

Valley Com employee in Kent named King County Medical Dispatcher of the Year

A woman who works at the Valley Communications Center in Kent has been chosen as one of the three King County Emergency Medical Dispatchers of the Year.

The city of Kent will put down new asphalt on numerous streets with revenue from a new B&O tax

Kent selects streets for repairs from new B&O tax revenue

Drivers will find several Kent roads a bit smoother by this fall after crews put down layers of asphalt to repair streets paid for with revenue from the city's new business and occupation (B&O) tax.

The city of Kent will put down new asphalt on numerous streets with revenue from a new B&O tax

Kent couple pleads not guilty in death of baby

A Kent couple each pleaded not guilty to first-degree criminal mistreatment charges in connection with the November death of their 10-month-old daughter.

Co-owner of Seattle medical marijuana dispensary sentenced to prison for drug dealing

A 32–year-old woman who co-owned and operated two medical marijuana dispensaries in Seattle, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 42 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute marijuana and conspiracy to engage in money laundering.

Kent man injured in East Hill car crash; alcohol, speeding possible causes

A 19-year-old Kent man suffered serious injuries after his late model Ford Mustang reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed collided with a pickup truck at about 10:29 p.m. Thursday at Southeast 240th Street and 102nd Avenue Southeast in front of the Fred Meyer store.

Chart-topping artists will perform May 8 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Kent ShoWare Center concert cancelled featuring Ne-Yo, Flo Rida and Carly Rae Jepsen

Ne-Yo, Flo Rida, Carly Rae Jepsen, Icona Pop and DJ Scene won't be coming to Kent after all.

Chart-topping artists will perform May 8 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
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Man caught at Kent casino using counterfeit $100 bills | Police Blotter

Kent Police cited a man for investigation of using two counterfeit $100 bills while playing Spanish blackjack at the Great American Casino in Panther Lake.

Kent Police Blotter.

Kent Police arrest two men after eight-block car chase Wednesday

Kent Police arrested two men early Wednesday morning on the East Hill after about an eight-block car chase that included the driver hitting a police vehicle.