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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…

Supporters of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires celebrate as Gov. Bob Ferguson prepares to sign it on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Olympia. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

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Gov. signs ‘millionaires tax’ with legal challenge close behind

Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30 signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is…

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Kent Police treating suspicious death of woman as a homicide

Kent Police are treating the suspicious death of a 50-year-old Kent woman as a homicide.

The teen at the school the day of the shooting, left, and the suspect allegedly leaving the scene of the crime. From charging documents

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Hazen High School student charged with double murder

The teen is accused of shooting two Rainier Beach High School students.

Kent School Board members Donald Cook and Meghin Margel. COURTESY PHOTOS, Kent School District

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Kent School Board: Margel speaks over Cook 18 straight times

As Donald Cook delivered his board member report at a recent Kent School Board meeting, Board President Meghin…

A recent drone shot of the Renton Municipal Airport. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton airport preps for $18M upgrade, World Cup traffic

Fully staffed for the first time in five years, Renton Municipal Airport is rolling out live flight tracking,…

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Man gets parent sentencing alternative in 2023 Auburn hit-and-run death

The man received a parent sentencing alternative.

Quan Duc Nguyen at his arraignment and leaving the courtroom on March 25, 2026. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Hazen High paraeducator accused of sex crime pleads not guilty

The suspect allegedly was inappropriate with a minor student while he worked in the career center.

Kent Police arrest Travis Alen Jan. 16 after he stabbed a man earlier in the day at the Kent Library. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

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Man pleads guilty to second-degree assault at Kent Library

A 37-year-old Seattle man pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for stabbing a man in the arm at the…

Processed data pulled from I-213 documents, released as part of an ongoing FOIA lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security by the Center for Human Rights at the University of Washington. This data was shared in a report published on March 11, 2026, titled “New Data on PNW Immigration Enforcement Reveal Powerful Surge in Late 2025.” (Screenshot)

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New data sheds light on ICE arrests in King County. Here’s what we know so far.

Of the 1,019 arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported in King County in 2025, at…

Psilocybe mushrooms contain a psychoactive ingredient. Courtesy photo/dea.gov

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King County resolution decriminalizes psychedelic mushrooms

King County Council has “deprioritized” the personal use of psychedelic substances like psilocybin mushrooms to support mental health…

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Section of West Willis Street to close in Kent March 26-27

Kent drivers can expect a full road closure on West Willis Street from Railroad Avenue South to First…

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Man found in Kent’s Lake Fenwick died from drowning, suicide

A man found dead floating in Lake Fenwick in Kent died from drowning and his manner of death…

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Man accused in double murder at Federal Way bar pleads not guilty

The suspect allegedly fatally shot two women and then shot another man in May 2023 and was captured…

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Kent onsite cat adoptions available again after storm damage

Regional Animal Services of King County will once again welcome onsite cat adoptions at its Pet Adoption Center…