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Kent Police officer shoots, wounds man reportedly stealing vehicle

A 46-year-old Kent Police officer shot and wounded a 35-year-old Federal Way man after responding to a report of a man in a stolen car at about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Arbor Chase Apartments, 1615 W. Smith St.

John Urquhart will run for King County Sheriff. He is a former media spokesman for the Sheriff's Office.

Ex-King County Sheriff’s Office media spokesman announces run for sheriff

John Urquhart, former King County Sheriff's Office media spokesman, announced Tuesday at a press conference in downtown Seattle that he's running for King County Sheriff.

John Urquhart will run for King County Sheriff. He is a former media spokesman for the Sheriff's Office.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent driver eludes officer during high-speed pursuit; later caught at drive-thru restaurant | Police Blotter

A man driving an aqua green Honda Civic CRX through Kent streets at speeds of more than 80 mph during a police pursuit thought he had lost the patrol car when he pulled into a Wendy's drive-thru restaurant in Renton.

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KentHOPE meeting builds community connections

KentHOPE had a record number of people attend its latest weekly planning meeting.

Parents of Kent students learn about higher education

Scenic Hill Elementary visited Seattle Center Community College last week as part of the Kinder to College program.

  • Apr 23, 2012
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Rep. Hargrove to hosts district-wide telephone town hall

Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, hosts a district-wide telephone town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Constituents are invited to call in to ask questions and listen to other residents' concerns around the 47th Legislative District.

  • Apr 23, 2012
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John Urquhart.

Ex-King County Sheriff’s Office media spokesman plans to run for sheriff | Update

John Urquhart, former King County Sheriff's Office media spokesman, expects to formally announce Tuesday that he's running for King County Sheriff.

John Urquhart.
The Washington State Liquor Control board announced winning bids Monday for the 167 state-run stores

State reveals top bidders for four Kent liquor stores

Four high bidders received the rights to apply for spirits retail liquor licenses at the four Kent state-run liquor stores.

The Washington State Liquor Control board announced winning bids Monday for the 167 state-run stores
Firefighters attack a blaze Friday

Two-alarm fire damages Kent apartment complex

A two-alarm fire in Kent destroyed three stories of a building at an apartment complex in the 23200 block of 88th Avenue South.

Firefighters attack a blaze Friday

Prosecutors charge Seattle teen with first-degree assault for Kent East Hill shooting

King County prosecutors have charged a 16-year-old Seattle boy with first-degree assault in connection with a Kent shooting April 14 on the East Hill that left a 19-year-old man wounded.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.

Court hearing for Kent boy accused of rapes rescheduled for third time

A hearing scheduled in King County Juvenile Court in Seattle to determine whether a 16-year-old Kent boy charged with rape should be tried as an adult has been rescheduled for the third time.

Kent Police released this composite sketch of a suspect wanted in connection with two rapes Oct. 26-27 on the East Hill. Kent Police arrested a 15-year-old boy Nov. 7 in connection with the crimes.
Among Sen. Joe Fain's achievements was securing more than $7 million for improvements to the Briscoe and Desimone levees along the Green River in Kent.

Sen. Fain helps secure funding for levees along the Green River in Kent

The state's capital budget, adopted by the Washington State Legislature just before it adjourned April 11, includes funding for important projects in South King County, thanks in part to the efforts of Sen. Joe Fain of Auburn.

  • Apr 20, 2012
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Among Sen. Joe Fain's achievements was securing more than $7 million for improvements to the Briscoe and Desimone levees along the Green River in Kent.
Jerry Peterson

Group starts Kent petition drive for marijuana initiative

Jerry Peterson believes that marijuana offenses should be a low-priority enforcement for the Kent Police.

Jerry Peterson

Standoff leads to arrest of wanted felon; Kent Police capture teen for East Hill shooting

A late-afternoon standoff with a barricaded suspect ended peacefully Thursday evening when Kent Police took a 16-year-old assault suspect into custody without incident.

  • Apr 20, 2012
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A representative from Communities in Schools of Kent collects a grant given by the Walmart in Covington.

Walmart gives grants to community organizations

Walmart's Community Grant Program gave money to five organizations aimed at helping the community.

  • Apr 20, 2012
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A representative from Communities in Schools of Kent collects a grant given by the Walmart in Covington.

Kent and Auburn school districts come together

Kent School District and Auburn School District are partnering together to bring education tools to help prepare students for kindergarten and future academic success.

Kent resident receives academic honors

Kent resident Oksana Solovyanchik received honors at her university.

  • Apr 20, 2012
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Residents can bring old prescription pills to the Kent Police Station on Saturday

Kent sets Prescription Drug Take Back Day for April 28

Kent Police will offer a Prescription Drug Take Back Day so residents can safely get rid of their old medications.

  • Apr 20, 2012
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Residents can bring old prescription pills to the Kent Police Station on Saturday
The Washington State Liquor Control board announced winning bids Monday for the 167 state-run stores

State Liquor Control Board to announce store auction results April 23

The Washington State Liquor Control Board will announce results of the online state liquor store auction on Monday, April 23.

The Washington State Liquor Control board announced winning bids Monday for the 167 state-run stores
Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.

Kent Police to offer Block Watch class May 16

Find out how to start a neighborhood Block Watch program at a class offered by the Kent Police on Wednesday, May 16 at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

Kent Police will put extra patrols on the streets May 21 to June 3 to enforce the state seat belt law.