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Kent Police Officer Conner Thompson. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

City in Kansas paid $625,000 settlement in shooting by Kent cop

Conner Thompson worked for Olathe Police in 2022 fatal shooting; agreement reached with mother of victim

Kent Police Officer Conner Thompson. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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Kent church throwing Block Party to build, celebrate community

LGTBQ, immigrant groups to be featured Aug. 23 as Kent Lutheran seeks unity in a divided world

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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes binoculars, and guidebooks.

  • Aug 12, 2025
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U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. Courtesy Photo, USDOJ

Kent man gets six-year prison sentence for drug trafficking

27-year-old Khaliil Ahmed, aka ‘Bossup,’ receives sentence for illegally possessing firearms

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. Courtesy Photo, USDOJ
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent Police arrest 2 men for shoplifting; one after foot pursuit

One of the men reportedly ran in and out of traffic during Sunday, Aug. 10 East Hill incident

File Photo, Kent Reporter
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King County man pleads guilty to multiple sex offenses

He admitted to sexually abusing 10 minor girls, including one in Auburn.

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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and Police Chief Rafael Padilla will attend a community meeting Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Kent Commons to discuss public safety and police hiring practices. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent community meeting to discuss police hiring practices

Mayor and police chief to attend meeting set up by Kent Black Action Commission

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and Police Chief Rafael Padilla will attend a community meeting Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Kent Commons to discuss public safety and police hiring practices. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent
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Tolling coming this fall to new SR 509 Expressway near Kent

Portion of new expressway off of Interstate 5 now open

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Kent, Seattle police arrest Tacoma man for multiple crimes

Reportedly committed crimes in both cities, including ramming a Seattle fire truck

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National Night Out attracts more than 60 Kent neighborhoods | Photos

Residents gather with neighbors and police officers Aug. 5 throughout town

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State Capitol in Olympia. COURTESY PHOTO, State of Washington

Edwin Obras, Kevin Schilling lead primary race for 33rd District House seat

Kent resident Darryl Jones in third place; top two advance to general election

State Capitol in Olympia. COURTESY PHOTO, State of Washington
Courtesy Photo, Kent School District

Teresa Gregory, Laura Williams lead the two Kent School Board races

Carolyn Wilsie-Kendall and Jane Smith have leads for second candidates to advance out of primary

Courtesy Photo, Kent School District
Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

Peter Kwon, Steffanie Fain leading primary race for King County Council

Kim-Khanh Van close behind in District 5 as top two will advance to November general election

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Sharn Shoker leads primary race for Kent City Council position

Andy Song, Logan Evans in battle for second candidate to advance to general election

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Kent Police seek public’s help to find vulnerable adult woman

Ashley Watson, 35, went missing July 22 in Kent when she walked away from her apartment

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Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

Man, 51, faces murder charges in Kent double killing

Man, 34, woman, 46, shot July 14 at Kentwood Apartments

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire starts school supply drive

Donations to be accepted throughout August for Kent, Highline, Tahoma and Tukwila elementary schools

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Members of the Kent School Board in 2024 from left to right: Andy Song, Donald Cook, Tim Clark, Meghin Margel and Awale Farah with Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District

Judge rules Kent School Board violated Open Public Meetings Act

Suit alleged that board improperly discussed topics in closed or executive sessions

Members of the Kent School Board in 2024 from left to right: Andy Song, Donald Cook, Tim Clark, Meghin Margel and Awale Farah with Superintendent Israel Vela. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, Kent School District
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent Police arrest two men after shooting at East Hill bar

One man suffered gunshot wound to the leg after July 31 dispute outside Inn Between Pub

File Photo, Kent Reporter
File Photo, Kent Reporter

Kent Police Blotter: July 9-26

Incidents include Hometown Suites shooting, coach spits on ref, man bites officer, suspicious death

File Photo, Kent Reporter