A 39-year-old Kent man faces a second-degree murder charge for allegedly shooting a man on Aug. 31 outside of a Motel 6 in SeaTac.
Kim Komoto will take on a new role for the city of Kent as city clerk.
The city of Kent's policy to replace trees removed during street projects won't apply to recent construction completed along Central Avenue South and East James Street.
A man who didn't like his pancakes at Denny's in Kent ended up tossing chairs that broke a clock, a hanging light and nearly hit another customer.
Kent residents would pay higher property taxes and a new annual $20 vehicle license tab fee if the City Council goes along with Mayor Suzette Cooke's 2017-18 budget proposal.
An 18-year-old Kent man died in a one-car accident that also injured four others when the vehicle smashed into a tree early Sunday morning along westbound State Route 410 about 2o miles east of Enumclaw.
Kent City Council members Jim Berrios and Dana Ralph are headed to an election showdown next year to become the next mayor.
Kent Police are investigating whether to arrest a 34-year-old suicidal woman who in the late stages of pregnancy reportedly set herself on fire with gasoline that resulted in the death of her baby.
A Kent Police officer chased and tackled a man who had run from a residence after reportedly spraying a fire extinguisher during a dispute inside the home.
A proposed two-year budget by King County Executive Dow Constantine would cut the Sheriff's Office air support and marine units, reduce the Prosecuting Attorney's Office staff and close bookings by police agenices at the county jail in Kent.
Mayor Suzette Cooke swore in Kent's newest police officers during the Sept. 20 City Council meeting.
The Kent City Council received a lesson in how to run meetings more efficiently.
City renews jail food services contract
for five more years
The Kmart in Kent isn't on the latest list of 64 Kmart stores closing across the nation.
The Kent City Council will consider adopting laws to help low-income residents find and stay in rental housing.
L'Oréal USA will lay off 120 employees at its Kent distribution center and Redmond manufacturing facility.
A man reportedly swallowed more than a gram of heroin in an effort to hide the illegal drug as he pulled his car over with a Kent Police vehicle behind him.
A 27-year-old Seattle man pleaded not guilty on Monday to a first-degree murder charge for shooting a Tukwila man on Sept. 4 at a Kent home.
Kent Police responded to a drive-by shooting last Thursday afternoon along Southeast 256th Street, behind the Washington Park Apartments on the East Hill.
Kent city officials are still trying to determine whether remodeling several city buildings can provide enough space for police, public works, parks and other departments.
