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Kent Police arrest man for reportedly texting a child to meet for sex

Police say incident a cautionary story for anyone with children; offer online/cellphone safety advice

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Man, 27, fatally shot at Kent bar parking lot identified | Update

Died of multiple gunshot wounds early Sunday morning, Dec. 8 at Cloud 9 Bar

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U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Dept. of Justice

Judge sentences Kent man to 3 years in prison for gun violations

Dion Cooper, 33, illegally bought and trafficked more than 130 firearms

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Dept. of Justice
Kentwood High School in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

Reports of ‘threats with a gun’ causes Kentwood High lockdown

Subject detained Friday afternoon, Dec. 6; no weapon found

Kentwood High School in Covington. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
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Dr. Mueller retires as manager of Regional Animal Services of King County

Worked 12 years leading agency that contracts with 24 cities, including Kent

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King County to build animal shelter at new site; Kent facility to close

Search for property continues; timeline to be determined; $19.5 million approved for project

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The AR-15-style rifle and the car it was found in. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department

Two teens arrested in connection to South King County robberies

Suspected vehicle was located at Federal Way apartment complex.

The AR-15-style rifle and the car it was found in. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department
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Kent Police Blotter: Nov. 13-29

Incidents include stolen vehicle pursuit, apartment shooting, 7-Eleven robberies

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Kent schools to use 3 snow days to make up for windstorm closure

Potential off days in spring to become regular days after Nov. 20-22 closure due to power outages

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Pedestrian killed in Kent near South 212th Street and 68th Avenue South | Update

Medical examiner identifies Seattle man, 62, who died in Saturday, Nov. 30 collision

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Man, 21, identified in fatal shooting at Kent parking lot

Hinkley Leifi died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to King County Medical Examiner’s Office

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South 218th Street widening in Kent step toward transportation corridor

$6 million project to help create 224th Street Corridor between East Hill and West Hill

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Kent Police call X repost of Israeli soldiers shocking photo ‘human error’

Photo reportedly depicts Hamas member being detained at gunpoint

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Pictured left to right: Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D), Rep. David Hackney, and Rep. Steve Bergquist

Democratic incumbents take 11th Legislative District

Bob Hasegawa, David Hackney and Steve Bergquist keep their seats, with Hasegawa and Hackney running unopposed.

Courtesy of Democratic Caucus
Pictured left to right: Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D), Rep. David Hackney, and Rep. Steve Bergquist
Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. File Photo

SeaTac man pleads not guilty to charges in high-speed crash

Reportedly driving 111 mph prior to collision that killed 38-year-old woman

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. File Photo
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Kent Police respond to two 911 calls to help children in need

One of the calls leads to arrest of family friend for investigation of child molestation

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Kent School District thanks voters for $97.8 million levy approval

Final results show 50.77% voted yes on three-year measure

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Medical examiner identifies SeaTac man, 21, shot in Kent on West Hill

Khamal J. Blissitt was driving vehicle Nov. 21 on Veterans Drive near Military Road South

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State Capitol in Olympia. COURTESY PHOTO, State of Washington

Five 33rd District candidates seek to replace retiring Sen. Keiser

Six Democratic candidates seek state House seat if Orwall or Gregerson chosen as replacement

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Four WSP vehicles struck in King County, first one in Kent

Crashes during 4-hour period on King County roads; no troopers injured; 3 DUI arrests

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