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Fire damages Morrill Meadows Park playground in Kent
Parks director: ‘To see something built for inclusivity and joy targeted like this is especially disheartening’
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Kent Police arrest man for allegedly kidnapping girlfriend
Witnesses reportedly saw the man dragging the woman into a vehicle during March 14 incident
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Auburn man sentenced for May 2024 Kent vehicular homicide
Drove a Tesla at high speed after drinking alcohol at a Mariners game; receives sentence of 40 months
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Kent fire burns more than 100 vehicles at wrecking yard
Crews spent about seven hours extinguishing fire that broke out early Sunday, March 16
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City of Kent fails to get state support for sales tax hike
Two measures backed by city leaders to raise revenue for more police don’t advance out of committees
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Two men face murder charges in 2024 Covington shooting
Incident reportedly started over a stolen bong; 18-year-old man fatally shot
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33rd District Community Town Hall set for Saturday, March 15
Meet Sen. Tina Orwall and Reps. Mia Gregerson and Edwin Obras to ask questions and discuss issues
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Project aims to reduce vehicle crashes along deadly corridor
Traffic safety campaign targets 140th/132nd Avenue SE corridor in Renton, Kent, Auburn
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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 24 to March 11
Incidents include stolen vehicles, employee theft, police pursuit, shooting
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Proposal to raise pay for Kent mayor, City Council members
Each scheduled to receive 3.6% cost-of-living increase; mayor’s pay would jump to $219,720 per year
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Debate heats up over Ferguson’s request for $100M to hire more police
House bill sponsored by Kent Rep. Debra Entenman says more than just more officers needed
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Emphasis patrols in Kent over the weekend lead to arrests
Focus on areas with high crime activity on the East Hill, West Hill and in the Valley
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How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state
“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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Kent Mayor Ralph fights for right to raise sales tax
She says Legislature should help reward Kent for its strong economic impact on state
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Kent man sentenced for killing man who had affair with his girlfriend
Receives 18 years in prison for 2022 stabbing inside Des Moines apartment
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Kent picks Scenic Hill’s ‘Sabella’ Curtis as Teacher of the Year
Kindergarten teacher says every student ‘deserves a dynamic, engaging and nurturing environment
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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph to seek third four-year term
Ralph first elected mayor in 2017 and reelected in 2021
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Valley SWAT helps capture man in Kent with felony warrants
Officers surround Phoenix Court Apartments Feb. 28 to take 39-year-old man into custody
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Toni Troutner to run for third Kent City Council term
Voters first elected her in 2017 to seven-member council; reelected her in 2021
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Large Kent apartment complex coming to West Hill near light rail
Developer plans 564 units behind Lowe’s; receives 8-year property tax exemption from city