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Firefighters rescue two adults, infant from Kent apartment fire

Three were on third-story balcony at Berkeley Heights Apartments during Aug. 26 fire

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Kent Police Station. File photo

Kent Police chief fires officer for telling residents to seek ‘street justice’

21-year veteran Officer Michael Morfoot appeals decision after apartment complex incident.

Kent Police Station. File photo
Disney On Ice returns Oct. 25-29 to the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. Tickets go on sale Sept. 5. COURTESY IMAGE, Disney On Ice

Disney On Ice returns Oct. 25-29 to Kent’s ShoWare Center

Tickets go on sale to public Sept. 5

Disney On Ice returns Oct. 25-29 to the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. Tickets go on sale Sept. 5. COURTESY IMAGE, Disney On Ice
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Seattle Police arrest two felony suspects in Kent; recover guns

Officers take a 23-year-old man and 16-year-old male into custody Aug. 16 along Central Avenue North

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Firefighters from four agencies extinguished a brush fire Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 in the 3300 block of South 260th Street on the West Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in Kent

Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded

Firefighters from four agencies extinguished a brush fire Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 in the 3300 block of South 260th Street on the West Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
The Phoenix Court Apartments in Kent at 23913 111th Pl. SE. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments

City of Kent files public nuisance suit against Phoenix Court Apartments

Seeks injunction in efforts to improve safety at crime-ridden complex

The Phoenix Court Apartments in Kent at 23913 111th Pl. SE. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments
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State attorney general files discrimination lawsuit against O’Reilly Auto Parts

Company denies accusations that it discriminated against pregnant employees

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20-year-old Kent woman dies in vehicle-pedestrian collision

Kent Police arrest man, 62, for investigation of DUI in crash along 104th Avenue SE

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Seattle Police make large drug bust in Kent neighborhood

Reportedly recover about 55,000 fentanyl pills, 2.5 pounds of cocaine and heroin and $90,000 cash

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Kent Police Chief Padilla fills long-vacant deputy chief position

Promotion of Matt Stansfield aims to elevate effectiveness of department

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Kent Police Blotter: July 24 to Aug. 7

Incidents include carjackings, bank theft, shootings, racer emphasis patrol

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City crews have closed a southbound lane along Central Avenue North to install a traffic island as part of the new apartment complex under construction on Novak Lane. COURTESY GRAPHIC, City of Kent

Lane closure in Kent on Central Avenue through Oct. 6

Crews to install traffic island as part of new apartment complex under construction

City crews have closed a southbound lane along Central Avenue North to install a traffic island as part of the new apartment complex under construction on Novak Lane. COURTESY GRAPHIC, City of Kent
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Kent City Council approves bid for roundabout along 108th Avenue SE

The $1.18 million project will change the intersection at SE 264th Street

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Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics

Man charged with murder in Kent apartment complex shooting

Accused of shooting Seattle man, 43, July 15 at Phoenix Court Apartments

Stock photo, Metro Creative Graphics
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Car show returning Aug. 27 to Kent Station shopping center

Many vehicles to be displayed at fifth annual event

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire adds two wildland fire engines

Engines will make it easier to fight growing number of brush fires

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Kent Police arrest man in July 15 fatal shooting at apartment complex

Taken into custody early Wednesday morning, Aug. 9 at Phoenix Court Apartments

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Police bust man in Tukwila with 30,000 fentanyl pills

Faces charge of possession of controlled substances with intent to deliver; drugs worth $200,000

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Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

Leslie Hamada, Donald Cook to clash for Kent School Board position

Both advance to Nov. 7 general election with top 2 spots in Aug. 1 primary

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections
Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

John Boyd, Kelly Wiggans-Crawford advance in Kent City Council race

Will face off in Nov.7 general election after placing first and second in Aug. 1 primary

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections