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Kent Police arrest man, woman at senior housing units after pursuit

Busted for burglary Oct. 20 after SWAT clears 120 units near 64th and Meeker

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State Patrol arrests Kent man for vehicular assault in SR 410 crash

Man, 24, under investigation for DUI in Oct. 21 collision that injured man and three children

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Screenshot of tweet made by Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director on Oct. 7.

KC Councilman accuses OLEO director of “defending” Hamas attack

OLEO director calls the controversy “ridiculousness,” following a call for his resignation.

Screenshot of tweet made by Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director on Oct. 7.
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Kent Police investigate two home invasion incidents

During two-day span Oct. 16-17 on East Hill

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King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces assault charge

A King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces a misdemeanor assault charge after King County prosecutors say he intentionally punched a suspect seat-belted and handcuffed inside… Continue reading

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The area within the dotted line is a Kent neighborhood known as The Bridges, completely surrounded by Auburn.

Bridges neighborhood annexation moves closer to finish line

The City of Kent annexed this area in 1987 before Auburn’s annexation of Lea Hill in 2008.

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The area within the dotted line is a Kent neighborhood known as The Bridges, completely surrounded by Auburn.

Renton driver charged with vehicular assault in Kent crash

A two-vehicle collision involving a Renton resident in Kent on Oct. 14 at approximately 2:52 a.m. resulted in the hospitalization of a 36-year-old Tacoma man.… Continue reading

Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo

Fewer students enroll at state’s public colleges, study says

Enrollment has picked up since the pandemic, but the lag threatens the state’s quest for education equity.

Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo
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Did Kent School District misuse public resources to support levies?

District denies violations alleged in complaints to state Public Disclosure Commission

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Federal Way woman killed in Kent car crash identified

Carla Avelino Cayetano, 22, remembered as ‘a remarkably funny, intelligent and beautiful soul’

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Kent Police arrest man after carjacking in Federal Way, pursuit

Incident started and ended on West Hill after driver hit high speeds, ran red lights on East Hill

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State board: Reduce sentence for man convicted in Kent shooting

Frank Evans shot and injured 5 people in 2007 at Denny’s restaurant

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire honors 14 retiring firefighters

Each worked anywhere from 23 years to 43 years with the department

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Kent, World Relief offer exhibit about the experiences of refugees

Exhibit to be open Oct. 26-27 in downtown Kent

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Kent Police issue crime alert with safety tips to avoid carjackings

Agency also offers recommendations if a driver is carjacked

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Speed limits are dropping from 45 mph to 40 mph along Pacific Highway South in Kent. The change begins Oct. 14. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Speed limit to drop to 40 mph in Kent on Pacific Highway South

Effort to improve safety along State Route 99 where current speed limit is 45 mph

Speed limits are dropping from 45 mph to 40 mph along Pacific Highway South in Kent. The change begins Oct. 14. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
King County Crime Dive podcast.

Renton to seize and sell former grow house | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at how Renton is in the process of seizing and selling a property that is believed to be involved in a large-scale illegal marijuana grow operation. We also look at how King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn sent a letter to Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy requesting state performance and financial audits of King County-funded juvenile diversion programs.

King County Crime Dive podcast.
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One person suffers minor injuries after car crashes into Kent home

Crash along SE 223rd Drive on Friday afternoon, Oct. 6

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Federal Way woman, 26, dies in Kent single-vehicle crash

Vehicle ends up in ravine early Saturday morning, Oct. 7 along South 208th Street

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Kent city administrator upholds firing of police officer

Pat Fitzpatrick denies union grievance to return Officer Michael Morfoot to the force

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