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Kent teen fatally shot near West Meeker Street

Kent teen fatally shot near West Meeker Street

Kent Police are looking for who shot and killed a 17-year-old boy and injured a 16-year-old boy during a dispute early Tuesday morning near 64th… Continue reading

Kent teen fatally shot near West Meeker Street
Kent Police arrest man after West Valley Highway crash

Kent Police arrest man after West Valley Highway crash

Kent Police arrested a 20-year-old Covington man for investigation of vehicular assault after he allegedly drove a vehicle at high speed along the West Valley… Continue reading

Kent Police arrest man after West Valley Highway crash
Ex-Kent City Councilwoman Albertson to run for mayor

Ex-Kent City Councilwoman Albertson to run for mayor

Former Kent City Councilwoman Elizabeth Albertson will run for mayor. Albertson, who served on the council from 2006 to 2013 before deciding not to seek… Continue reading

Ex-Kent City Councilwoman Albertson to run for mayor
Former Kent bar owner receives prison sentence for tax evasion of $800,000

Former Kent bar owner receives prison sentence for tax evasion of $800,000

A former Kent bar owner received an eight-month prison sentence last Friday in U.S. District Court in Seattle and must pay $800,000 in restitution for… Continue reading

Former Kent bar owner receives prison sentence for tax evasion of $800,000
Seattle man faces vehicular homicide charge in Kent crash

Seattle man faces vehicular homicide charge in Kent crash

A 23-year-old Seattle man faces vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and other charges after he allegedly drove a stolen car that struck another vehicle on Feb.… Continue reading

Seattle man faces vehicular homicide charge in Kent crash
BNSF Railway investigates Kent’s stuck crossing gates

BNSF Railway investigates Kent’s stuck crossing gates

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) crews are conducting a “thorough investigation” to put a stop to sticking crossing gates in Kent. City officials, business… Continue reading

BNSF Railway investigates Kent’s stuck crossing gates
Kent promotes West Hill site for new Dick’s Drive-In

Kent promotes West Hill site for new Dick’s Drive-In

Kent’s West Hill could be just the spot for a new Dick’s Drive-In. That’s what city economic development staff plan to tell Dick’s Drive-In owners.… Continue reading

Kent promotes West Hill site for new Dick’s Drive-In
Kent Police detective Focht dies of heart attack

Kent Police detective Focht dies of heart attack

Kent Police detective Derrick Focht, 47, died on Friday of a heart attack. “Derrick’s smile and lighthearted personality are already sorely missed by his friends… Continue reading

Kent Police detective Focht dies of heart attack
DOJ subcommittee to look at combating hate crimes

DOJ subcommittee to look at combating hate crimes

A subcommittee of a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety will look at combating hate crimes. U.S. Attorney… Continue reading

DOJ subcommittee to look at combating hate crimes
Kent mayor delivers final State of the City address

Kent mayor delivers final State of the City address

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke received a standing ovation after her final State of the City address on Wednesday afternoon at the ShoWare Center’s second-level meeting… Continue reading

Kent mayor delivers final State of the City address
Kent’s Riverbend Scotch and Vine restaurant closes

Kent’s Riverbend Scotch and Vine restaurant closes

Kent city officials closed the Scotch and Vine restaurant at the Riverbend Golf Complex after the owners failed to pay rent on the city-owned building.… Continue reading

Kent’s Riverbend Scotch and Vine restaurant closes
Kent officers bust 10 men in prostitution sting at motel | Police Blotter

Kent officers bust 10 men in prostitution sting at motel | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested 10 men for investigation of patronizing a prostitute during an undercover sting at the Howard Johnson motel, 1233 Central Ave. N. The… Continue reading

Kent officers bust 10 men in prostitution sting at motel | Police Blotter
Kent’s Coffee with the Chief set for April 12

Kent’s Coffee with the Chief set for April 12

The Kent Police Department will have its next Coffee with the Chief at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, at the downtown Starbucks, 425 West… Continue reading

Kent’s Coffee with the Chief set for April 12
ICE immigration sweep includes Kent, King County arrests

ICE immigration sweep includes Kent, King County arrests

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) three-day sweep in Alaska, Oregon and Washington targeting at-large criminal aliens, illegal re-entrants and immigration fugitives, included arrests… Continue reading

ICE immigration sweep includes Kent, King County arrests
Kent continues study to remodel City Hall for more police space

Kent continues study to remodel City Hall for more police space

Kent city staff and consultants continue to study remodeling four city buildings to provide more office space for the police department. If the City Council… Continue reading

Kent continues study to remodel City Hall for more police space
Kent Police release policy for drone use

Kent Police release policy for drone use

After residents raised concerns, Kent Police decided to go public with its written policy to operate two drones it plans to purchase later this year.… Continue reading

Kent Police release policy for drone use
Kent woman sentenced to 11 years in prison for terrorist support

Kent woman sentenced to 11 years in prison for terrorist support

A Kent woman received a 11-year prison sentence on Friday for providing material support to al-Shabaab, a foreign terroist organization. Hinda Osman Dhirane, 46, and… Continue reading

Kent woman sentenced to 11 years in prison for terrorist support
Wasdin resigns as King County Library System director after code of conduct violation

Wasdin resigns as King County Library System director after code of conduct violation

Gary Wasdin, director of the King County Library System (KCLS) since January 2015, has resigned. “KCLS is committed to providing a welcoming environment for all… Continue reading

Wasdin resigns as King County Library System director after code of conduct violation
Kent Police trying to solve who stabbed homeless man to death downtown

Kent Police trying to solve who stabbed homeless man to death downtown

Kent Police are trying to figure out who stabbed a 47-year-old homeless man to death the night of March 20 in downtown Kent near the… Continue reading

Kent Police trying to solve who stabbed homeless man to death downtown
Kent-based Blue Origin releases photos of capsule that could carry people into space

Kent-based Blue Origin releases photos of capsule that could carry people into space

Kent-based Blue Origin released photos on Wednesday of its flight capsule that it expects to one day carry people into space atop its New Shepard… Continue reading

Kent-based Blue Origin releases photos of capsule that could carry people into space