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Kent man assaults ex-wife for changing apartment locks | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of fourth-degree assault after he reportedly tried to choke his ex-wife because she changed locks at the apartment they still shared.

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Kent tracks down companies not paying B&O tax

The city of Kent continues to round up more businesses who aren't paying the business and occupation (B&O) tax.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke is lined up to get a $20

Kent Mayor Cooke to receive cash payout when term ends

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke is set to receive about a $20,000 cash payout when she's not longer the mayor under what the city calls a management benefits program.

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke is lined up to get a $20
Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a press conference Thursday in Kent at the Oberto headquarters to promote adoption by the Legislature of a transportation package that would include funding to complete State Route 509 from SeaTac to Kent.

Inslee comes to Kent’s Oberto headquarters to pump up transportation package

Gov. Jay Inslee didn't hesitate to borrow a line from sausage maker Art Oberto during a Thursday visit to Kent to promote the passage of a major transportation package by the Legislature.

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a press conference Thursday in Kent at the Oberto headquarters to promote adoption by the Legislature of a transportation package that would include funding to complete State Route 509 from SeaTac to Kent.

Detectives find what appears to be human remains along Frager Road in Kent

Detectives from the King County Sheriff's Office continue to investigate what is believed to be human remains found on Wednesday evening near the 24900 block of Frager Road South in unincorporated Kent.

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Kent officers arrest transient woman for breaking Starbucks window | Police Blotter

A transient woman, well-known to Kent Police because she has been banned from more than 40 businesses or locations in town, is back in trouble again after reportedly breaking a window at a downtown Starbucks.

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Ismail Mohamed with his boys. Mohamed

Sister blames brother’s death in Kent on lack of help for mentally ill

Just two days before Kent Police responded to a suspicious death and found Ismail S.A. Mohamed dead, naked and with head injuries outside on a Kent hotel parking lot, his sister and parents had tried to convince a Yakima mental health treatment facility and a judge to keep him in custody for treatment.

Ismail Mohamed with his boys. Mohamed

State Supreme Court affirms city of Kent’s ban on medical marijuana collective gardens

The state Supreme Court voted 8-1 that the city of Kent can ban medical marijuana collective gardens.

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Kent Police closer to solving baby shooting case

Kent Police are getting closer to solving who shot and killed a 1-year-old baby girl on April 16 in Kent and have four persons of interest in custody.

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Woman throws a fit and more at Kent store | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault and disorderly conduct after she reportedly threw objects all over the Fred Meyer store, 25250 Pacific Highway S., even firing one item at a store employee as well as knocking over a mannequin.

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Gov. Jay Inslee signs a bill on Monday that clarifies players in the Western Hockey League as amateur athletes.

Inslee signs Western Hockey League bill to clarify players are amateurs

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill on Monday to clarify that Western Hockey League players are amateur athletes and not employees who should be paid minimum wage and fall under state child labor laws.

Gov. Jay Inslee signs a bill on Monday that clarifies players in the Western Hockey League as amateur athletes.

Two races set for Kent City Council; three incumbents running unopposed

Voters will pick from more than one candidate in just two races this year for the Kent City Council as three incumbents are running unopposed.

King County woman gets four years in prison for mail, identity theft

A repeat offender, with prior convictions for forgery and identity theft, was sentenced on Monday in U.S. District Court in Seattle to four years in prison in connection with stealing mail from more than 380 victims in King County.

Kevin L. Baker faces a sentence of up to 29 months in jail after he pleaded guilty to stealing more than $200

Ex-treasurer pleads guilty to stealing $200,000 from Kent Little League

A former Kent Little League treasurer pleaded guilty on Thursday to stealing more than $200,000 from the organization.

Kevin L. Baker faces a sentence of up to 29 months in jail after he pleaded guilty to stealing more than $200

Kent Police seek man who tried to lure girl on East Hill

Kent Police want the public's help to identify and find a suspect involved in an attempted child luring incident.

The city of Kent plans to sell its par 3 course at the Riverbend Golf Complex to a developer to build a mixed-use project after a proposal to get new FAA offices at the site didn't work out.

City of Kent tees off again to sell Riverbend par 3 golf course property

Now that the new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offices won't be coming to Kent, city officials are back to the first hole to market the Riverbend Golf Complex's par 3 property.

The city of Kent plans to sell its par 3 course at the Riverbend Golf Complex to a developer to build a mixed-use project after a proposal to get new FAA offices at the site didn't work out.
This map shows an extension of Sound Transit's light rail tracks with an Interstate 5 alignment from SeaTac to Federal Way

People debate best route for light rail to Kent and Federal Way

Dozens of people let Sound Transit leaders know during a public hearing last week at Highline College in Des Moines where they would like to see tracks and stations built when the agency extends light rail from SeaTac to Kent and eventually to Federal Way.

This map shows an extension of Sound Transit's light rail tracks with an Interstate 5 alignment from SeaTac to Federal Way
Tips from the public helped the Kent Police find the car

Kent Police find primary vehicle reportedly involved in baby’s shooting death | Update

Tips from the public helped the Kent Police identify and find a vehicle thought to be involved in the April 16 shooting death of a 1-year-old baby girl.

Tips from the public helped the Kent Police find the car
Celebrate the city of Kent's 125th anniversary during a reception at 6 p.m. on Tuesday

Celebrate city of Kent’s 125th anniversary at reception on May 19

Residents can help the city of Kent celebrate its 125th anniversary at a reception at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 at City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.

Celebrate the city of Kent's 125th anniversary during a reception at 6 p.m. on Tuesday
The Kent Fire Department responded to a reported hazardous material incident Monday at a building in the 19800 block of 84th Avenue South.

Five employees at Kent company sent to hospitals after possible hazardous material incident

Five employees at a Kent company in the 19800 block of 84th Avenue South were sent to local hospitals on Monday morning for treatment following exposure to a possible airborne chemical.

The Kent Fire Department responded to a reported hazardous material incident Monday at a building in the 19800 block of 84th Avenue South.