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Man sues Renton over use of force during arrest

The man says officers fractured his ribs, damaged his wrist, caused emotional damage and violated his First Amendment…

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Section of Meeker Street in Kent to close for railroad track repairs

Crews will close West Meeker Street in downtown Kent between First Avenue South and Railroad Avenue South from…

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Three men killed in Kent in shooting, stabbing incidents Tuesday night

Three men were killed Tuesday night, April 7 in Kent in a double shooting and a separate stabbing…

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Covington City Council member to run for state Senate

Republican Kristina Soltys, a Covington City Council member, will run for the state Senate in the 47th Legislative…

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Man convicted in robbery spree across King County

He was allegedly involved in over 30 robberies.

Kent Police arrest Travis Alen Jan. 16 at the King County Metro Transit Center after he stabbed a man earlier in the day at the Kent Library. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Man receives 13-month sentence in Kent Library attack

A 37-year-old Seattle man received a 13-month sentence for second-degree assault after he stabbed a man in the…

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King County radio emergency system gets new executive director

An emergency radio system used for 911 dispatching and operational communications by fire departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency…

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Data shows surge in immigration arrests in WA

Federal immigration authorities arrested over 2,100 people in Washington between October and early March, according to newly released…

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WA clashes in court with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Robinhood

Washington sued the online prediction market platform Kalshi last month with claims that the company is violating state…

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Gov. orders flags at half-staff April 10 for Maj. Savino

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff on April 10 for Maj. Ariana…

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Kent School District considers November levy measure

Kent School District leaders might send a replacement educational programs and operations levy to voters this November rather…

Washington State Patrol troopers and detectives take Jerry C. Denson, wanted for a 2017 vehicular homicide charge, into custody April 2 in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, State Patrol

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Troopers arrest man wanted in 2017 Kent fatal crash along I-5

Washington State Patrol detectives arrested a man wanted for more than eight years after failing to appear on…

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Kent Library to close later this year for major renovation

A major renovation is expected for late summer or early fall at the downtown Kent Library, which will…

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From left, Mercer Island City Manager Jessi Bon, councilmember Wendy Weiker, Deputy Mayor Daniel Becker and Mayor Dave Rosenbaum on the packed first train to Mercer Island on March 28.

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Light rail has arrived on Mercer Island

It’s all aboard on March 28 as city celebrates

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Kent woman, 50, died from strangulation in East Hill homicide

A 50-year-old Kent woman died from asphyxia and strangulation, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Protesters in Kent at West James Street and Fourth Avenue North during the March 28 “No Kings” rally. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police report ‘No Kings’ protest stayed peaceful

The first “No Kings” rally in Kent stayed peaceful without any issues reported to police, according to Kent…

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Kent Police Blotter: March 5-29

A sampling of Kent Police incidents March 5-29:

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Photos: ‘No Kings’ rallies return to Renton

The third official No Kings protest took place Saturday, March 28, in cities across the country, with two…

Protesters lined up along West James Street in Kent Saturday, March 28 as part of the “No Kings” movement across the nation against the Trump administration. STEVE HUNTER, Kent Reporter

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Protesters show up in first Kent ‘No Kings’ rally against Trump | Photos

Kent residents were excited that they could attend an organized “No Kings” rally against President Donald Trump for…

Puget Sound Fire responds to a vehicle down an embankment Saturday evening, March 28 along Reiten Road in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Kent Police help rescue driver in burning vehicle after pursuit

Kent Police officers rescued a driver trapped in a burning vehicle that went down an embankment during a…