From left to right: Honor Guard Sgt. Davis, Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla, Kent Officers Sean Goforth, Jace Sloan and Beau Mattheis, Assistant Chiefs Eric Hemmen and Jarod Kasner. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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3 Kent Police officers honored for heroic actions during bar shooting

Chaotic scene in July 2022 outside the Central Ave Pub that resulted in a murder charge

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Woman found fatally shot near Kent, Auburn along South 277th Street

King County Sheriff’s Office reveals few details about early Tuesday, May 9 shooting

The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS

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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.

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Two Kent nonprofits receive funds to address workforce challenges

Living Well Kent gets $110,000; Kent Youth and Family Services awarded $80,000

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King County inquest to begin in 2017 fatal shooting by Kent Police

Two officers fired shots at Eugene Nelson, 20, of Seattle

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Firefighters receive swift water rescue training on Snoqualmie River | Photos

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire joins three other agencies

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Kent man faces murder charge in Dockside Apartments shooting

Two men reportedly had an ongoing feud; one became upset when other man made gun gesture with hand

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Kent man pleads guilty to controlled substance charge

Initially faced controlled substance homicide charge after Seattle man died from a drug overdose

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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Kent City Council adopts drug possession law after state fails to act

New measure makes drug possession unlawful; provides treatment services in lieu of jail sentence

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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9

KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.

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Tukwila restaurant owner gets 18-month prison sentence for tax fraud of nearly $1M

Simply Thai employees had Medicare, Social Security witheld but owner didn’t pay taxes to government

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Investigation continues after Kent police shoot saw-wielding man

The Auburn Police Department released new details regarding a shooting by the Kent Police Department that resulted in…

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Kent man fatally shot at apartment complex identified

Jimmy R. Joe, 26, died from a gunshot wound of the chest, according to medical examiner

Students at Key To Change will have music written for them by composer in residence, Curtis Stewart.

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Key To Change string studio offers music lessons, opportunities in south King County

Based in Renton, this nonprofit for young violin and viola players will host its annual Solo String Festival…

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Voters defeat Kent school bond measure; next steps to be determined

No plans announced yet as just 48% vote for $495 million proposal with 60% approval needed

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Kent Police Blotter: April 11-24

Incidents include carjackings, shootings, runaway found

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Farah delivers tirade during Kent School Board elections

Group takes 20-minute break after heated discussion so board member can cool down

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Kent man, 26, fatally shot at apartment complex

Thursday evening, April 27 in the 23200 block of 61st Avenue South

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Former Kentlake High teacher charged with sex crime

Accused of communication with a minor for immoral purposes in messages to student

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Kent man killed on the job to be honored at L&I ceremony

Thomas Lorezca, 40, was fatally shot last year in Spanaway after showing up to do plumbing work