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Firefighters extinguish Kent house fire on West Hill

Took about 40 minutes to put out fire May 11 in the 25000 block of 35th Avenue South

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Medical examiner identifies woman killed near Kent

56-year-old woman died from a gunshot wound of the torso in May 9 shooting

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Kent Police to offer gun buyback program Saturday, June 3

Amazon gift cards to be given in exchange for guns

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State Patrol uses aircraft in Kent to recover stolen vehicle

Vehicle hit speeds of 98 mph along Highway 167 before arrests made in Kent

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Kent woman pleads guilty to embezzling $2.5M from Everett company

Stole money over a 10-year period; used fake company names and transferred funds to her bank accounts

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DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years

Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.

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Stairs to skybridge at Kent Sounder Station to be replaced

Sound Transit will close the east stairs for repairs and then the west stairs

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From left to right: Honor Guard Sgt. Davis, Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla, Kent Officers Sean Goforth, Jace Sloan and Beau Mattheis, Assistant Chiefs Eric Hemmen and Jarod Kasner. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

3 Kent Police officers honored for heroic actions during bar shooting

Chaotic scene in July 2022 outside the Central Ave Pub that resulted in a murder charge

From left to right: Honor Guard Sgt. Davis, Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla, Kent Officers Sean Goforth, Jace Sloan and Beau Mattheis, Assistant Chiefs Eric Hemmen and Jarod Kasner. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
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Woman found fatally shot near Kent, Auburn along South 277th Street

King County Sheriff’s Office reveals few details about early Tuesday, May 9 shooting

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The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS

King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.

  • May 8, 2023
The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS
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Two Kent nonprofits receive funds to address workforce challenges

Living Well Kent gets $110,000; Kent Youth and Family Services awarded $80,000

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King County inquest to begin in 2017 fatal shooting by Kent Police

Two officers fired shots at Eugene Nelson, 20, of Seattle

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Firefighters receive swift water rescue training on Snoqualmie River | Photos

Kent-based Puget Sound Fire joins three other agencies

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Kent man faces murder charge in Dockside Apartments shooting

Two men reportedly had an ongoing feud; one became upset when other man made gun gesture with hand

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Kent man pleads guilty to controlled substance charge

Initially faced controlled substance homicide charge after Seattle man died from a drug overdose

  • May 3, 2023
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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent City Council adopts drug possession law after state fails to act

New measure makes drug possession unlawful; provides treatment services in lieu of jail sentence

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9

KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.

  • May 3, 2023
  • Reporter Staff
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Investigation continues after Kent police shoot saw-wielding man

The Auburn Police Department released new details regarding a shooting by the Kent Police Department that resulted in the death of a 52-year-old man. The… Continue reading

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Simply Thai restaurant in Tukwila. COURTESY PHOTO, Simply Thai

Tukwila restaurant owner gets 18-month prison sentence for tax fraud of nearly $1M

Simply Thai employees had Medicare, Social Security witheld but owner didn’t pay taxes to government

Simply Thai restaurant in Tukwila. COURTESY PHOTO, Simply Thai
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Kent man fatally shot at apartment complex identified

Jimmy R. Joe, 26, died from a gunshot wound of the chest, according to medical examiner

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