Kent Police officers examine a black 2013 Chevrolet Camaro after it crashed July 7 into a day care facility along East Smith Street. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Man, 42, could face vehicular assault charge in Kent crash

Federal Way man driving westbound down Smith hill when Chevy Camaro crashed into building

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police Blotter: June 23 to July 5

Incidents include construction site burglary, cable wire theft, rock thrower

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City of Kent receives two state grants for park projects

Awards of $939,600 and $500,000 from Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program

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Two people in car injured in Kent after crash into building

Incident at about 1:38 a.m. Monday, July 7 at day care facility along East Smith Street

King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo

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King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral health services

Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

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Kent once again a Sister City with El Grullo, Mexico

Both cities reaffirm their commitment to strengthening partnership at Kent City Hall gathering

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Fourth of July weekend weather in King County

Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below…

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Kent man, 22, charged in May 27 Auburn shooting

Documents allege that the suspect, along with others, ambushed Keivon Bias, 21.

Washington State Patrol Trooper Christopher Gadd’s mother Gillian Gadd, left, comforts his wife Cammryn Gadd during the sentencing hearing at the Snohomish County Courthouse for Raul Benitez Santana on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Man sentenced for death of Washington State Patrol trooper

Will serve more than 10 years for vehicular homicide for death of Christopher Gadd, a Kentlake High graduate

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Kent School District wins national public relations awards

Communications team recognized for magazine, video and websites

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Kent Police Blotter: June 6-22

Incidents include 11-year-old driver; 80 shots fired at apartment complex

Elvis Anolin Duran-Reyes. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe

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Man faces murder charge in beating of Kent auto mechanic

King County prosecutors amend charges July 1 after medical examiner rules death as homicide

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Kent man charged in fertility clinic bombing died by suicide

Daniel Park, 32, jumped to his death at LA federal detention center

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police arrest man for setting numerous brush fires

Taken into custody for reckless burning after incidents Monday afternoon, June 30 in the Valley

Kentwood High School. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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Ex-Kentwood High teacher gets one year sentence for sex crime

Judge suspends jail term as long as Steve Bilvais fulfills two years of probation

File Photo, Kent Reporter

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Kent Police officers fired 13 shots in fatal shooting at warehouse

Each reportedly fired rifles after Federal Way man fired two shots with pistol

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Federal Way man faces vehicular homicide charge in Kent crash

I-5 crash June 9 killed Federal Way mother of recent Decatur High School graduate

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire firefighter dies of cancer

Capt. Brandon Minneman, 43, worked 17 years with the agency; survivors include wife and 3 children

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Auburn man pleads not guilty to killing Kent-Meridian student

Accused of driving getaway vehicle in June 2024 shooting at city of Kent park

Elvis Anolin Duran-Reyes. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe

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Death of Kent auto mechanic after attack ruled as homicide

King County Medical Examiner’s Office determines 53-year-old man beat to death in May 2024 assault