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Corniche Washington is in the middle, wearing a blue shirt between his counsel, while prosecutor Jacqueline Lawrence speaks to an officer who responded to the scene. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

Federal Way man stands trial for 2021 murder at Kent bus stop

Corniche Washington’s defense team says he acted in self-defense.

Corniche Washington is in the middle, wearing a blue shirt between his counsel, while prosecutor Jacqueline Lawrence speaks to an officer who responded to the scene. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
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Kent Police Blotter: Aug.26 to Sept. 9

Incidents include robberies, carjackings, gunshot wounds

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Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

Kent murder sentencing delayed after inmate refuses transfer to court

Judge grants reasonable force order prior to next sentencing hearing in 2022 apartment killing

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO
The Muckleshoot Casino. (File photo)

Man and woman charged with robbery at the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn

Duo ambushed a man in the parking garage to rob him of his winnings, according to charging documents.

The Muckleshoot Casino. (File photo)
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Group to submit signatures to change Kent City Council elections

Voters would decide whether members should represent districts rather than at-large positions

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Kent Police searching for juveniles in Aug. 22 beating death | Update

Man, 56, identified; 3 or 4 juveniles reportedly attacked bicyclist who died Sept. 8 from injuries

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Mother of man fatally shot in Kent starts fundraiser for funeral

Christian Moshofsky, 33, died in shooting with police Aug. 28 at Madison Plaza Apartments

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Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th St. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Juvenile found at Kentridge High reportedly didn’t commit carjacking

Victim didn’t identify juvenile as the person who took his vehicle at gunpoint

Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th St. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Vehicle strikes, kills woman in Kent walking in roadway late at night | Update

Medical examiner identifies woman; Around 3:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6 along 124th Avenue SE

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Maple Valley’s Discovery Playtown’s license has been pulled after a former employee was arrested on suspicion on child sexual abuse. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Lawsuit filed against Maple Valley daycare in grooming case

Attorneys have filed a civil lawsuit against a Maple Valley daycare center after the criminal investigation of an employee at the center resulted in felony… Continue reading

Maple Valley’s Discovery Playtown’s license has been pulled after a former employee was arrested on suspicion on child sexual abuse. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
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WSDOT online open house details SR 509/I-5 plans in Kent

Check out plans for new southbound I-5 lane between SR 516 and South 272d Street

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I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.

Major weekend traffic: I-405 in Renton closed late Friday to early Monday

Southbound I-405 will be closed the entire weekend, while northbound will only be for a few hours early Sunday morning.

I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.
Kent School Board member Donald Cook. COURTESY PHOTO

Judge delays decision to dismiss lawsuit against Kent School District

Kent School Board member Donald Cook filed civil suit after exclusion from labor committee

Kent School Board member Donald Cook. COURTESY PHOTO
Matthew Saelor, 19, died July 7, 2022, three days after he was shot in a drive-by shooting in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

Second Kent man charged in 2022 fatal shooting in Federal Way

DNA evidence found that a second gun fired had his fingerprints, according to documents.

Matthew Saelor, 19, died July 7, 2022, three days after he was shot in a drive-by shooting in Federal Way. Courtesy photo
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City of Kent plans to demolish Naden Avenue house of many fires

Four fires in last six months at vacant house

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Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th St. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Kent Police find carjacking suspect at Kentridge High School

Campus was put into lockdown Thursday, Sept. 5 after juvenile suspect fled to school

Kentridge High School, 12430 SE 208th St. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
Eric Perkins being arrested. (Screenshot from video by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office X account)

Suspect arrested in string of I-5 shootings

According to probable cause documents, five people were injured in the shootings, which started in Federal Way.

Eric Perkins being arrested. (Screenshot from video by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office X account)
Dave Upthegrove and Jaime Herrera Beutler. COURTESY PHOTOS

Upthegrove advances in state lands commissioner race after recount

Des Moines Democrat kept primary lead for 2nd; will face off against Republican Herrera Beutler

Dave Upthegrove and Jaime Herrera Beutler. COURTESY PHOTOS
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Kent Police officer’s shot killed man at Madison Plaza Apartments

King County Medical Examiner’s Office rules death a homicide; identifies 33-year-old man

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