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Kent Police Blotter: July 29 to Aug. 10

Incidents include threats with a knife, residential burglary, fights at apartments and transit center

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20-year-old Kent pedestrian dies after vehicle hits her | Update

Woman identified; she reportedly crossed outside of a crosswalk Aug. 15 along SE Kent-Kangley Road

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Firefighters extinguish Kent house fire; rescue three kittens

Nobody hurt in kitchen fire Thursday, Aug. 15 in 12200 block of SE 206th Street

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Sound Transit posts online open house about Kent Station garage

Details revealed about new $62 million parking structure scheduled to open in 2027

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Courtesy Photo, U.S. Dept. of Justice

Two men face federal charges for alleged role in Asian family robberies

Incidents across three counties, including two cases in Kent

Courtesy Photo, U.S. Dept. of Justice
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Kent Police arrest Renton man wanted on felony escape warrant

Had escaped from state Department of Corrections community custody for robbery conviction

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Vehicle crashes into Kent restaurant; two people injured | Update

Driver confused brake and gas pedals Aug. 13 at the Imperial Garden restaurant in the Great Wall Mall

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Primary candidates in the 2024 Washington state governor’s race. From left to right, Semi Bird (R), Bob Ferguson (D), Mark Mullet (D) and Dave Reichert (R). Photos courtesy of campaigns

Ferguson and Reichert move toward Nov. showdown in governor’s race

Both dusted off intraparty challenges to their political right.

  • Aug 14, 2024
  • By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard
Primary candidates in the 2024 Washington state governor’s race. From left to right, Semi Bird (R), Bob Ferguson (D), Mark Mullet (D) and Dave Reichert (R). Photos courtesy of campaigns
Attorney General Bob Ferguson discussed the KCPAO’s organized retail theft task force at the Kent Safety and Security Summit. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Police and fire chiefs and Ferguson discuss public safety at summit

Hosted by the Kent Chamber of Commerce, the summit included a panel discussion about organized retail theft, cyber security, fire prevention and NARCAN.

Attorney General Bob Ferguson discussed the KCPAO’s organized retail theft task force at the Kent Safety and Security Summit. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Dave Upthegrove. COURTESY PHOTO

Democrat Upthegrove remains in tight state lands commissioner race

Stands in second in battle against two Republicans with chance to advance to Nov. 5 general election

Dave Upthegrove. COURTESY PHOTO
Courtesy Photo, King County

16-year-old Kent boy pleads not guilty to high-speed fatal crash

Reportedly driving 103 mph in stolen vehicle during collision after police pursuit

Courtesy Photo, King County
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Kent-based Valley Communications Center earns Team of the Year Award

Employees responded to fellow worker’s cardiac arrest and kept 911 operation going

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Firefighters extinguish fire at Kent vacant house for 3rd time in 6 months

Fire broke out Monday night, Aug. 12 in 100 block of Naden Avenue South

Courtesy Photo, Puget Sound Fire
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Southbound SR 167 in Kent to close for repaving Aug. 16-19

8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 to 4 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19 between SR 516 and South 277th Street

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Neighbors gather for National Night Out in Kent to help prevent crime

Kent Police officers, city leaders and staff visit neighborhoods during annual event

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Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

3 defendants plead not guilty in killing of 13-year-old Kent boy

Two brothers, ages 20 and 16, and 17-year-old friend face robbery, murder charges

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO
Photographs of Esther Arunong’s injuries. (Photo from court documents)

Kent mom charged with homicide for beating adult daughter to death

Woman admitting striking her daughter on the side of the head ‘so hard it bent the pan handle.’

Photographs of Esther Arunong’s injuries. (Photo from court documents)
COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office

KC Sheriff’s Office needs to modify use-of-force notifications, report says

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s report includes seven recommendations.

COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office
Dave Upthegrove. COURTESY PHOTO

Upthegrove takes over second place in state lands commissioner race

Des Moines Democrat remains in tight primary battle with two Republicans for top two spots

Dave Upthegrove. COURTESY PHOTO
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Kent brush fire strikes along Interurban Trail near South 196th St.

Firefighters extinguish Aug. 8 fire in about two hours, 30 minutes

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