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Juvenile crime rapidly climbs in Kent over two-year period
Assault with a firearm up 221% in 2023 compared to 2021; robberies increase 153%
Northwest
Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all year long
Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according…
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Kent Police arrest teen in stolen vehicle reportedly armed with gun
Officers locate vehicle on East Hill; boy, 16, allegedly carjacked it 2 days prior in Des Moines
Life
Salsa in the Streets event added to Kent Cornucopia Days lineup
Enjoy live salsa music and Santana tribute on Saturday, July 13
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Sheriff’s Office asking for help to identify vehicle in hit-and-run
Pedestrian injured in collision June 16 just east of Kent at 148th Avenue SE and SE 200th Street
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5-vehicle collision on I-5 in Kent totals 3 vehicles; no serious injuries
Three cars, two trucks involved in Friday, June 21 crash
Northwest
Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.
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SeaTac man sentenced to life in 2021 Des Moines triple murder
Jury convicted Joshua Puloka in May of shootings outside of sports bar
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Two Auburn men sentenced in murder of Kent man at Southcenter Mall
Chris Wesolowicz was shot in a carjacking incident on Nov. 18, 2022.
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Tacoma woman, 18, faces vehicular assault charge after Kent crash
Reportedly had been drinking; female passenger, 18, in her vehicle suffers injuries
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Click here to nominate the Best of Kent
Nominations will open on June 21 and close on July 19. These nominations will be tabulated and the…
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Asylum seekers again ask for former Kent Econo Lodge to be reopened
Several testify at Kent City Council meeting; but King County has no plans to open hotel
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Summer kicks off with 80-degree weekend weather
Puget Sound region weather forecast for June 21-23.
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Most Kent crime numbers declining so far in 2024 compared to 2023
Homicides, robberies, vehicle thefts, residential burglaries fewer in first 5 months
Life
Kent’s Fourth of July Splash to feature fireworks display, music, food
Event to run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 4 at Lake Meridian Park
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Kent Police chief says they have ‘strong leads’ in student’s fatal shooting
Rafael Padilla ‘cautiously optimistic’ detectives will solve who shot Kent-Meridian High student
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Latter-day Saints make large food donation to Kent, Renton groups
Semi delivers shipment for Kent Food Bank, John Volken Academy and two local churches
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Police arrest Kentridge High student who reportedly had gun on campus | Update
17-year-old boy under investigation for unlawful possession of a firearm and fourth-degree assault
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Juneteenth flag goes up at Kent City Hall
Mayor Dana Ralph and Gwen Allen-Carston raise the flag for June 19
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State Patrol honors 7 Kent Police Department members in trooper shooting
Officers helped save the life of Trooper Seaburg in February incident; detectives built case