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Elvis Anolin Duran-Reyes. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe

Kent auto mechanic dies 11 months after shop beating

Elvis Anolin Duran-Reyes, 56, never recovered after reported assault over payment dispute

 

City of Kent Corrections Facility. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Investigators not yet releasing details in Kent city jail death

‘Right now. …cannot speak on this case,’ according to Auburn Police spokesperson

 

Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

 

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Kent Police seek public’s help in reported sexual assault

Allegedly occurred Tuesday, April 22 along a trail near the water at Lake Fenwick Park

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire offers town hall about wildfires

Residents can learn how to prepare for fast-moving wildfires near homes during May 14 event

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City of Kent Corrections Facility, 1230 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Medical examiner identifies woman found dead in city of Kent jail

Cause and manner of death are pending for 45-year-old woman

City of Kent Corrections Facility, 1230 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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Three Kent men honored by state during fallen worker ceremony

One died falling from Seattle bridge; two others were fatally shot

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Large Kent Police response finds no weapon threats on Central Avenue

About a dozen police vehicles arrived in 700 block of Central Ave. S. Thursday, April 24

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U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ

Kent man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking charges

Part of international drug ring that distributed fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ
Kent School Board members Tim Clark and Meghin Margel. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent School Board recall group files for reconsideration

Petitioners take next step after judge dismissed petitions to recall Meghin Margel, Tim Clark

Kent School Board members Tim Clark and Meghin Margel. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Future female firefighters learn key skills at workshop

32 women participate in firefighting, emergency medical services training

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Kent pedestrian killed in April 21 crash identified

Vicente Islas Gomez, 50, died of multiple blunt force injuries along Central Avenue South

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The city of Kent Corrections Facility, 1230 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Female inmate, 45, dies while in custody at city of Kent jail

Found unresponsive Tuesday morning, April 22

The city of Kent Corrections Facility, 1230 Central Ave. S. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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Section of State Route 167 in Kent to be fully closed night of April 24

From 10 p.m. Thursday, April 24 to 4 a.m. Friday, April 25 between S. 180th Street and S. 212th Street

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Kent man wanted in DV incident reportedly ‘has left the area’

Avon Cobb still on the run; flashbang device might have caused fire at Auburn business where he fled

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Some Comcast, Xfinity Business customers lose service in Kent

Vandals damage cable line; service expected to be restored by 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 22

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Kent male pedestrian, 45, struck and killed by vehicle

Man was crossing Monday night, April 21 in the 900 block of Central Avenue South

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WSDOT plans nighttime lane closures in Kent on I-5, SR 516

April 21-27: Northbound I-5, certain directions of SR 516

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Kent Police to host prescription drug take back day

Drop off medicines from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday, April 26 outside of Kent Police Department

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33rd Legislative District sets Telephone Town Hall for April 29

District includes part of Kent; call hosted by Sen. Orwall and State Reps. Gregerson and Obras

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