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Sheriff’s Office helicopter assists in Kent Police chase | Watch video

Officers arrest Kent man, 26, who recklessly rode dirt-style bike along East Hill streets

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A photo from the seizure and a photo showing carfentanil’s lethality.
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A photo from the seizure and a photo showing carfentanil’s lethality.
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Sound Transit to close northbound I-5 off-ramp in Kent to S. 272nd

Closure planned for 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 to 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29

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Kent Police arrest man for reportedly killing smoke shop clerk

Kent man, 28, allegedly used his vehicle to strike clerk, 58, after dispute over shoplifted item

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Kent Black Action Commission to host candidates forum Oct. 11

Event at Kent Commons to feature races for Kent City Council, King County Council, Legislature

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I-5 southbound in Kent to close on the Sept. 26-28 weekend

Between SR 516 and South 272nd Street from 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 through 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29.

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WSDOT plans lane, ramp closures on I-5, SR 516 in Kent

Closures planned for Sept. 22-27

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Local candidates forum set for Oct. 1 at Kent Lutheran Church

Candidates from two Kent City Council races and one King County Council race to participate

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Tolls to start Sept. 29 near Kent along new I-5/SR 509 connection

New 1-mile extension in SeaTac part of larger project still to come

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Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Celebration of Life on Saturday, Oct. 4 for Kent firefighter

Ceremony for Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb at Christian Faith Center in Federal Way

Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
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Kent City Council approves higher sales tax to hire more police

Tax will rise 0.1% in 2026 (10 cents on $100 purchase) to add 10 officers, 4 support jobs at $3.6 million a year

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Left to right: Eddie Contreras speaking to his attorney and Contreras entering the courtroom.

Kent man sentenced for accidentally shooting friend after drinking

The defendant was initially charged with murder in Auburn shooting, but his charge was amended.

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Left to right: Eddie Contreras speaking to his attorney and Contreras entering the courtroom.
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Pedestrian killed in Kent collision with vehicle identified

Shane O’Flynn, 34, of Renton, died in accident, according to King County Medical Examiner’s Office

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Reality Leavens in the bottom right alongisde other suspects after leaving Lululemon on Aug. 15, 2023. Screenshot from charging documents.

Renton woman, 20, sentenced in connection with theft ring

Convicted of one of the crimes associated with Lululemon theft ring; receives a sentence of time served.

Reality Leavens in the bottom right alongisde other suspects after leaving Lululemon on Aug. 15, 2023. Screenshot from charging documents.
Larry Martinez. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Cause, manner of death of Kent man, 81, to remain undetermined

Remains of Larry Martinez were found in August after he went missing in June 2022

Larry Martinez. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
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Police arrest two Kent teens for robbery near Kent Station

Boys ages 17 and 14 reportedly robbed a 16-year-old Federal Way boy of money Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16

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Kent School District leader further explains flag raising decision

‘This choice was not made lightly,’ superintendent Israel Vela says in email to staff

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Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela made the decision to keep flags raised at schools after the death of Charlie Kirk. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

Flag raising controversy strikes Kent School District

Tensions rise after superintendent’s decision not to keep flags at half-staff for Charlie Kirk

Kent School District Superintendent Israel Vela made the decision to keep flags raised at schools after the death of Charlie Kirk. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District
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Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 24 to Sept. 5

Incidents include child shot in leg, scooter attack, school threat

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SR 18 will see weekend lane closures this month in Auburn

Courtesy of WSDOT People traveling on westbound State Route 18 through Auburn should expect a weekend-long series of lane, ramp and directional closures beginning Friday… Continue reading

  • Sep 16, 2025
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