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Man faces malicious mischief charges for breaking windows in Des Moines

As many as 14 downtown businesses had rocks or bricks thrown through exterior windows

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Kent Police Blotter: March 27-April 10

Incidents include baby left at hotel, smash and grab burglary, Fred Meyer customer robbery

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Rocks thrown through windows at 16 Des Moines businesses

Man arrested for reportedly tossing large rocks through restaurant, bar, bank, grocery store windows

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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced

The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.

Newly sworn-in King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion. (File Photo)

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King County prosecuting attorney praises hate crime bill

Earlier this year, the state House and Senate passed a series of legislative fixes to laws that today…

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Two people inside car injured when it crashes into Kent apartment | Photos

Car went down an embankment in the 8700 block of South 259th Street

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Kent Police Cmdr. Grove receives chief’s excellence award

Honored for his work with the new Community Immersion Law Enforcement program

Ballot measure for King County Crisis Care Levy. File photo

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$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot

King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.

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South King County fire chiefs developing behavioral health program

11 agencies are working to address mental health concerns at work and at home.

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King County Sheriff’s deputy hit by car near airport

The deputy was responding to reports of a car blocking the roadway with a passed out driver inside.

Leticia “Leti” Martinez-Cosman, 58, was last seen on March 31 at a Seattle Mariners baseball game. (Photo courtesy of the SPD Blotter)

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Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son of missing Seattle woman

The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.

AR-15 rifle that was recovered by Mercer Island police. (File photo)

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WA Senate OKs assault weapons ban, longer wait on gun sales

Bills outlawing many semiautomatic weapons and adding restrictions on gun purchases are now on course to becoming law.

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Renton man, 38, dies two days after fight at Home Depot in Kent | Update

Medical examiner says cause and manner of death are pending

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Kent offers informational event about fentanyl and other drugs

Students in grades 6-12 and parents invited to April 27 presentation by Kent Police, Kent School District

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California real estate group buys Webster Court apartments in Kent

PEF Advisors plans to spend $1.2 million on improvements to downtown senior living complex

The city of Kent has closed Morrill Meadows Park on the East Hill until December for renovations, including an improved and expanded playground. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

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City of Kent closes most of Morrill Meadows Park for renovations

Park to remain closed until December for expanded playground, new stage and more

A man was killed March 28 in Kent near this homeless encampment in the 10900 block of SE 256th Street. This March 29 photo shows a piece of yellow tape used by Kent Police to mark the crime scene. BAILEY JO JOSIE, Sound Publishing

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Man, 54, killed at Kent homeless encampment identified

Man died from blunt force trauma to the head, according to medical examiner

From left to right: Rep. Marcus Riccelli, Sen. Manka Dhingra, Sen. Karen Keiser, Gov. Jay Inslee, Rep. Jessica Bateman, Rep. My-Linh Thai and AG Bob Ferguson. (Courtesy photo)

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With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses

Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…

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Kent School District looks to purchase property for three programs

School board approves reallocation of $5.4 million for potential locations

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Kent School Board limited in discipline of fellow members

State association explains what steps can be taken against former Board President Tim Clark