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Kent officers chase down reckless driver | Police Blotter

Kent officers chase down reckless driver | Police Blotter

Kent Police officers, State Patrol troopers and a King County Sheriff’s Office helicopter helped chase down a reckless driver on the East Hill. The incident… Continue reading

Kent officers chase down reckless driver | Police Blotter
Railroad crossing arms stuck down at several Kent streets

Railroad crossing arms stuck down at several Kent streets

There are problems once again Tuesday morning with several railroad crossings in downtown Kent. Gates are going down on streets with no reported trains, according… Continue reading

Railroad crossing arms stuck down at several Kent streets
Kent in the running for new Dick’s Drive-In

Kent in the running for new Dick’s Drive-In

Kent’s in the running for a new Dick’s Drive-In. Voters on Dick’s online poll for a new location south or east of the company’s current… Continue reading

Kent in the running for new Dick’s Drive-In
YMCA on Kent’s East Hill could open in 2019

YMCA on Kent’s East Hill could open in 2019

The new YMCA in Kent could open in the summer of 2019 on the East Hill if all goes as planned. YMCA officials expect to… Continue reading

YMCA on Kent’s East Hill could open in 2019
Kent officer shoots, kills man armed with machete in Des Moines

Kent officer shoots, kills man armed with machete in Des Moines

A Kent Police officer shot and killed a man armed with a machete in an early Thursday morning incident at a home in the 1700… Continue reading

Kent officer shoots, kills man armed with machete in Des Moines
County executive orders inquest into fatal shooting of man by Kent Police

County executive orders inquest into fatal shooting of man by Kent Police

King County Executive Dow Constantine ordered an inquest on Wednesday into the fatal shooting of Patrick Reddeck on Oct. 16, by Kent Police officers. An… Continue reading

County executive orders inquest into fatal shooting of man by Kent Police
Kent Police investigate report of gunshots near 100th Avenue SE: Update

Kent Police investigate report of gunshots near 100th Avenue SE: Update

Kent Police closed 100th Avenue Southeast between South 213th Street and South 216th Street at about 4:20 p.m. Tuesday after a report of gunshots that… Continue reading

Kent Police investigate report of gunshots near 100th Avenue SE: Update
Man reportedly stabbed to death in downtown Kent

Man reportedly stabbed to death in downtown Kent

Kent Police are investigating the death of a 48-year-old man who reportedly was stabbed to death on Monday night in downtown Kent. At about 8:41… Continue reading

Man reportedly stabbed to death in downtown Kent
Kent City Council, school board to have joint meeting March 29

Kent City Council, school board to have joint meeting March 29

The Kent City Council and Kent School District Board will have a special joint meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, at… Continue reading

Kent City Council, school board to have joint meeting March 29
Kent officers bust man on Pacific Highway for picking up a prostitute |Police Blotter

Kent officers bust man on Pacific Highway for picking up a prostitute |Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of prostitution loitering after he reportedly picked up a woman walking near South 240th Street and Pacific Highway… Continue reading

Kent officers bust man on Pacific Highway for picking up a prostitute |Police Blotter

City extends animal services contract

The city of Kent will pay King County about $363,000 next year to help provide animal control officers, sheltering and licensing services. The City Council’s… Continue reading

More visitor parking planned for City Hall

Residents should have an easier time finding a place to park at Kent City Hall later this year. City Public Works staff developed a proposal… Continue reading

Kent residents concerned about purchase of drones for police use

Kent residents concerned about purchase of drones for police use

Two women let the Kent City Council know they didn’t like how members approved the police department’s purchase of drones without input from residents. “We… Continue reading

Kent residents concerned about purchase of drones for police use
Political newcomer Swansen enters Kent mayoral race

Political newcomer Swansen enters Kent mayoral race

Political newcomer Andrew Swansen will challenge two Kent City Council members in the race for mayor. Swansen, who has lived in Kent for 17 years… Continue reading

Political newcomer Swansen enters Kent mayoral race
Kent mayor to give final State of the City address on April 5

Kent mayor to give final State of the City address on April 5

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke will give her final State of the City address at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5 at the ShoWare Center, 625… Continue reading

Kent mayor to give final State of the City address on April 5
Kent victim identified in West Hill shooting | Update

Kent victim identified in West Hill shooting | Update

Kent Police are still trying to determine who shot and killed a 52-year-old Kent man who died March 3 in a bar parking lot on… Continue reading

Kent victim identified in West Hill shooting | Update
Leaders say city remains safe despite Sikh shooting

Leaders say city remains safe despite Sikh shooting

City leaders are trying to assure residents Kent remains a safe place and that a police and FBI investigation into a potential hate crime will… Continue reading

Leaders say city remains safe despite Sikh shooting
Woman shoves car door into Kent officer | Police Blotter

Woman shoves car door into Kent officer | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault after she allegedly opened the driver’s side front door of her car and pushed it… Continue reading

Woman shoves car door into Kent officer | Police Blotter
Community Unity Rally set for Saturday in Kent in response to Sikh shooting

Community Unity Rally set for Saturday in Kent in response to Sikh shooting

South King County leaders will have a Community Unity Rally from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, at Kent Lutheran Church, 336… Continue reading

Community Unity Rally set for Saturday in Kent in response to Sikh shooting
Kent man shot, killed on West Hill

Kent man shot, killed on West Hill

Kent Police are still trying to determine who shot and killed a 52-year-old Kent man who died Friday night in a bar parking lot on… Continue reading

Kent man shot, killed on West Hill