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King County awards $1.2 million grant to Kent for salmon restoration

Money will be used for projects along the Green River

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Dragon boat races no longer part of Kent Cornucopia Days

Lack of volunteers, resources leads to dropping of event first featured in 2001

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U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities in King County. File photo

Congressman Smith weighs in on Supreme Court and Biden

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents Renton, Mercer Island, Tukwila, Des Moines, Federal Way and parts of Seattle, Bellevue, Kent and Auburn.

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities in King County. File photo
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Register for National Night Out event in Kent coming up Aug. 6

Organize neighborhood or community event to help get to know neighbors and prevent crime

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The victim. (Photo from court documents)

Abused Kent woman’s death identified as homicide

“To be honest I beat her up last week,” her mother told police.

The victim. (Photo from court documents)
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Kent Police seek $2.25 million mobile command vehicle for major incidents

City applies for federal grant to pay for vehicle to respond to active shooter, mass casualty events

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Portion of Reith Road in Kent to close for roundabout construction

Detours to be set up during July 9 to Sept. 1 closure at Lake Fenwick Road and South 253rd Street

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The use and sale of consumer fireworks are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of King County, but several cities in the county host a professional fireworks show for the public on July 4. File photo

Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs

In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes and Puget Sound.

  • Jul 3, 2024
The use and sale of consumer fireworks are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of King County, but several cities in the county host a professional fireworks show for the public on July 4. File photo
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Kent School District proposes smaller levy for critical projects

Effort to get voter approval after three consecutive measures fail

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25 high school students participate in Kent Police Teen Academy

Teens learn about the jobs of officers and role of police department

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Hazrat Ali Rohani, 17, was fatally shot June 5 outside of Big 5 Sporting Goods in Renton. COURTESY PHOTO, Renton Police

Muslim civil rights group calls for swift justice in Renton shooting

Hazrat Ali Rohani, 17, a Kent-Meridian student, died in June 5 incident outside store

Hazrat Ali Rohani, 17, was fatally shot June 5 outside of Big 5 Sporting Goods in Renton. COURTESY PHOTO, Renton Police
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Kent Police arrest 14-year-old driver after short, slow pursuit

King County Sheriff’s Office helicopter assists with finding Kent boy in June 28 incident

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Two Auburn men sentenced in murder of Kent man at Southcenter Mall

Chris Wesolowicz was shot in a carjacking incident on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Judge denies preliminary injunction in Kent School District civil case

Lawsuit still moves forward in efforts to stop exclusion of Board Director Cook from labor committee

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Kent teachers ratify 3-year contract just 2 years after strike

Kent Education Association (union) reaches agreement with Kent School District

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Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson is escorted out of the courtroom following the guilty verdict at his murder trial June 27, 2024. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool)

Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder

Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.

Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson is escorted out of the courtroom following the guilty verdict at his murder trial June 27, 2024. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool)
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One dead, three injured in violent incident on I-5 in Federal Way

State patrol says Wednesday afternoon, June 26 stabbing and shooting took place inside stolen BMW.

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Courtesy Photo, U.S. Department of Justice

Black Diamond man faces charges for sexually assaulting three teens

Man arrested in Kent; incidents reportedly with teens from Auburn, Snoqualmie and Oregon

Courtesy Photo, U.S. Department of Justice
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Kent Police Blotter: June 10-23

Incidents include vehicle thefts, robberies, shootings

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Man, 51, pleads not guilty to fatal shooting of teen in Renton

Hazrat Ali Rohani, 17, a Kent-Meridian High School student, died in the shooting

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