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

Man found not guilty in Kent fatal shooting of mother’s boyfriend

Jury agrees with self-defense argument to aid his mother after son witnessed years of abuse

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Man, woman fatally shot at Kent apartment complex

Kent Police trying to determine what led up to shooting Monday night, July 14 on East Hill

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New Veterans Drive tunnel under I-5 in Kent to open to traffic

Tunnel opens July 16 to give drivers another option rather than SR 516 interchange

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St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

Medicaid cuts projected to heavily impact, strain local hospitals

84 hospitals across the state — including those in Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Snoqualmie, Enumclaw and more — are expected to continually lose millions in Medicaid revenue.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Courtesy photo
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Man, 19, pleads guilty to 2024 crash that killed Kent baby

Faces sentence for vehicular homicide in death of 21-month-old boy along SR 18 in Maple Valley

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Kent-based UTOPIA Washington partners with Seattle nonprofit

HealthierHere announces 4 new partnerships to help residents get essential health and social services

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King County buys building for new Kent animal shelter

Plans to close current site in Kent and move 2 miles north in 2027 at cost of $19.5 million

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Street list closure for Kent Cornucopia Days

Downtown streets to close Thursday evening, July 10 through Sunday night, July 13

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COURTESY PHOTO, ShoWare Center
The city-owned accesso ShoWare Center in Kent continues to lose money, including about $2.5 million over the last three years.

City of Kent-owned ShoWare Center loses $1 million in 2024

Record-high operating loss since arena opened in 2009; city covers losses from its general fund

COURTESY PHOTO, ShoWare Center
The city-owned accesso ShoWare Center in Kent continues to lose money, including about $2.5 million over the last three years.
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

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

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

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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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

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

King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral health services

Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo
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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 is the forecast for July 4-7, 2025,… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2025
  • Staff reports
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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.

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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)

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

  • Jul 3, 2025
  • By Jenna Peterson Herald Writer
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)
Courtesy Photo, Kent School District

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

File Photo, Kent Police