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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb dies of cancer

Webb, 55, spent 26 years with the agency; diagnosed with cancer in late December 2024

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Kent Police arrest man for eluding after chase into Federal Way

Pursuit began Sept. 2 along West Meeker Street and ended on Pacific Highway South

File Photo, Kent Reporter
Graph courtesy of Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN).

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Events start in September for Kent-based nonprofit Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN)

Graph courtesy of Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN).
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Kent City Council questions Metro about cutting bus route | Update

Members also voice concerns about areas of East Hill without service

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I-5 South 272nd northbound off-ramp to close two weekends in Kent

10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday Sept. 5-8 and Sept. 12-15 for Sound Transit construction

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Congresswoman Kim Schrier calls for Kennedy’s resignation

Actions as Health and Human Services secretary ‘jeopardize the health and safety of the American people’

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Kent man, 52, killed in crash along SR 18 in Auburn

Two vehicles collided traveling westbound Wednesday night, Sept. 3

Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol
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Kent-based Project Feast receives $86,750 county grant

Funds to help rescue surplus crops from local farmers to support culinary training for immigrants and refugees

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Anti-Trump protests line overpasses in Kent, Auburn, Covington | Photos

People show up Labor Day along SR 18 and SR 167

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The Enumclaw Fire Department responded to the fire at the Enumclaw 7-11 around 3 a.m. Aug. 27. COURTESY PHOTO, Enumclaw Fire Department

Kent man charged with Enumclaw 7-Eleven arson

Jerome Whitmore claimed he was trying to summon police because he was being chased by a gang.

The Enumclaw Fire Department responded to the fire at the Enumclaw 7-11 around 3 a.m. Aug. 27. COURTESY PHOTO, Enumclaw Fire Department
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Man, 31, dies after assault at White River Amphitheatre concert in Auburn | Update

Man identified; King County Sheriff’s Office responded to an aggravated assault Aug. 27 at the venue

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire welcomes 18 new recruits

20-week training academy begins for firefighters

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A light rail vehicle parked Aug. 18 on the alignment during the construction of the Star Lake Station in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Light rail passenger service to Kent, Federal Way starts Dec. 6

Features two new light rail stations in Kent, one in Federal Way along 7.8-mile extension

A light rail vehicle parked Aug. 18 on the alignment during the construction of the Star Lake Station in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit
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Overpass protests against Trump set for Kent, Auburn, Covington

Banners, signs to be displayed along Highways 167, 18, including South 277th Street

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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 11-24

Incidents include road rage, drive-by shooting, commercial burglary

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Kent School District students return for first day of classes | Photos

District features more than 25,000 students at 44 schools and academies

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Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.

Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case filings.

Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.
Larry Martinez. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Skeletal remains of Kent man, 81, found near SR 167

Larry Martinez went missing in June 2022 when he walked away from a local business; no foul play expected

Larry Martinez. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
A Chevy Camaro gets stuck on the railroad tracks Friday night, Aug. 22 in Kent near West Harrison Street after a pursuit by the Washington State Patrol. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol

State Patrol pursuit ends in Kent after car gets stuck on tracks

Troopers arrest 31-year-old Kent man who reportedly reached speeds of 110 mph along I-5 on Aug. 22

A Chevy Camaro gets stuck on the railroad tracks Friday night, Aug. 22 in Kent near West Harrison Street after a pursuit by the Washington State Patrol. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol
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Kent woman gets 33 months for retail theft from Lululemon stores

Pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree organized retail theft; mainly at Bellevue Square location

Courtesy Photo, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office