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State Rep. Debra Enteman, D-Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Debra Enteman

Debate heats up over Ferguson’s request for $100M to hire more police

House bill sponsored by Kent Rep. Debra Entenman says more than just more officers needed

  • Mar 10, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
State Rep. Debra Enteman, D-Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Debra Enteman
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Emphasis patrols in Kent over the weekend lead to arrests

Focus on areas with high crime activity on the East Hill, West Hill and in the Valley

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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.

How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Photo courtesy of Katherine Haman
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.
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Kent Mayor Ralph fights for right to raise sales tax

She says Legislature should help reward Kent for its strong economic impact on state

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Kent man sentenced for killing man who had affair with his girlfriend

Receives 18 years in prison for 2022 stabbing inside Des Moines apartment

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Kent picks Scenic Hill’s ‘Sabella’ Curtis as Teacher of the Year

Kindergarten teacher says every student ‘deserves a dynamic, engaging and nurturing environment

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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph to seek third four-year term

Ralph first elected mayor in 2017 and reelected in 2021

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Phoenix Court Apartments, 23913 111th Pl. SE, in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments

Valley SWAT helps capture man in Kent with felony warrants

Officers surround Phoenix Court Apartments Feb. 28 to take 39-year-old man into custody

Phoenix Court Apartments, 23913 111th Pl. SE, in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments
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Toni Troutner to run for third Kent City Council term

Voters first elected her in 2017 to seven-member council; reelected her in 2021

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Large Kent apartment complex coming to West Hill near light rail

Developer plans 564 units behind Lowe’s; receives 8-year property tax exemption from city

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City of Kent corrections officer retires after 36 years

Jill Kinsella started in 1989 at the city jail, just three years after it opened

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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph during her 2024 State of the City address. FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent Mayor Ralph sets State of the City address for March 20

Speech will begin at 7 p.m. at Kent-Meridian High School

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph during her 2024 State of the City address. FILE PHOTO, City of Kent
Alyaa Shamkhi volunteers at multiple organizations in Kent where she lives, including the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research and Mujer al Volante in Federal Way. She attended the event at the Capitol with her daughter Feb. 27 in Olympia. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Local refugees rally for more support in Olympia

The demonstration was organized by the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research (NAAPR).

Alyaa Shamkhi volunteers at multiple organizations in Kent where she lives, including the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research and Mujer al Volante in Federal Way. She attended the event at the Capitol with her daughter Feb. 27 in Olympia. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
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Kent Police arrest 14-year-old boy for eluding, stealing a vehicle

Teen, two 16-year-old male passengers all ran from officers after vehicle hit curb but were caught

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Kentwood High School in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kentwood student reportedly caught with a firearm on campus

School went into lockdown Feb. 28 for at least fourth time in past year due to gun incidents

Kentwood High School in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Des Moines Police locate suspect after alleged Feb. 28 assault | Update

Man reportedly pistol-whipped two adults in their home Friday morning, Feb. 28

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Measles detected in King County infant

The patient visited multiple locations around the county between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, including Bellevue Square, Bothell, and Redmond.

  • Feb 27, 2025
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Kent Police arrest 16-year-old boy for Renton carjacking

Pursuit leads to arrest early Wednesday morning, Feb. 26 after vehicle spotted on East Hill

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Kent Police Blotter: Feb. 9-23

Incidents include shots fired, mall robbery, stolen water cannon, copper wire theft

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Kent Police arrest mother walking and yelling at young boy

Taken into custody for criminal mistreatment investigation; 911 callers reported Sunday incident downtown

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