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Injured teen brought to safety in Green River Gorge rescue

A teenage boy was rescued Tuesday afternoon after suffering injuries while jumping into the Green River, near the Green River Gorge Resort, authorities said. The… Continue reading

  • Aug 7, 2018
Three men shot, injured in parking lot on Kent’s East Hill | Update
Three men shot, injured in parking lot on Kent’s East Hill | Update
Kent joins King County climate action plan group

Kent joins King County climate action plan group

A dozen other cities part of organization

Kent joins King County climate action plan group
Kent man dies in wrong-way crash on Highway 18 |Update: Man identified
Kent man dies in wrong-way crash on Highway 18 |Update: Man identified
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Aug 6, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
Wrong-way driver dies in collision on SR 516 in Kent | Update: Woman identified

Wrong-way driver dies in collision on SR 516 in Kent | Update: Woman identified

Fourth death near West Meeker Street in last four months

Wrong-way driver dies in collision on SR 516 in Kent | Update: Woman identified
Kent’s West Meeker Street gets temporary bypass

Kent’s West Meeker Street gets temporary bypass

Crews perform utility work for mixed-use project

Kent’s West Meeker Street gets temporary bypass
Kent’s ShoWare Center shows profit for first six months for first time

Kent’s ShoWare Center shows profit for first six months for first time

City-owned arena has lost money each year since opening in 2009

Kent’s ShoWare Center shows profit for first six months for first time
Sullivan to attend Kent Seniors United meeting

Sullivan to attend Kent Seniors United meeting

Group wants city to freeze property taxes for senior citizens

Sullivan to attend Kent Seniors United meeting
King County Prosecutor candidate claims ‘Garcia did not murder Officer Moreno’ | Update: Satterberg explains case

King County Prosecutor candidate claims ‘Garcia did not murder Officer Moreno’ | Update: Satterberg explains case

Morris says Kent teen should not be charged with murder or in adult court

King County Prosecutor candidate claims ‘Garcia did not murder Officer Moreno’ | Update: Satterberg explains case
No charges yet against two Kent men who ran after deputy fatally shot driver of stolen car

No charges yet against two Kent men who ran after deputy fatally shot driver of stolen car

Both men released as Kent Station parking garage shooting investigation continues

No charges yet against two Kent men who ran after deputy fatally shot driver of stolen car
Banner signing for fallen officer Diego Moreno

Banner signing for fallen officer Diego Moreno

Andy Audette and other community members from Maple Valley put together a banner signing for Kent Police Officer Diego Moreno, who died in the line… Continue reading

Banner signing for fallen officer Diego Moreno

County transfers surplus Metro Vanpool vans to local organizations

After years of being faithful county employees, three dozen recently “retired” King County Metro Vanpool vans will help meet the transportation needs of county residents.… Continue reading

  • Aug 2, 2018
Federal Way man pleads not guilty to killing wife in Kent

Federal Way man pleads not guilty to killing wife in Kent

Shooting in July at shopping plaza also injured Kent man

Federal Way man pleads not guilty to killing wife in Kent
Living life to the fullest

Living life to the fullest

Service celebrates Kent Police Officer Diego Moreno

Living life to the fullest
King County sheriff’s deputy shoots, kills suspect at Kent Station parking garage | UPDATE

King County sheriff’s deputy shoots, kills suspect at Kent Station parking garage | UPDATE

Driver sitting in stolen Honda Civic reportedly reached for a rifle as deputy approached

King County sheriff’s deputy shoots, kills suspect at Kent Station parking garage | UPDATE
Community honors a fallen hero

Community honors a fallen hero

People line the streets of Kent to view the procession for Officer Diego Moreno, who was killed in the line of duty on July 22

Community honors a fallen hero
Baseball field to be named in honor of ‘the face of Kentridge’

Baseball field to be named in honor of ‘the face of Kentridge’

Eric Anderson Memorial Field will be part of Petrovitsky Park

Baseball field to be named in honor of ‘the face of Kentridge’
Catch shuttle bus to Officer Moreno’s service

Catch shuttle bus to Officer Moreno’s service

Parking available at Kent Elementary School

  • Jul 30, 2018
Catch shuttle bus to Officer Moreno’s service
Highway 167 northbound lanes in Kent to close for an hour Tuesday

Highway 167 northbound lanes in Kent to close for an hour Tuesday

Police procession starts 10:50 a.m. July 31 to honor Officer Moreno

  • Jul 30, 2018
Highway 167 northbound lanes in Kent to close for an hour Tuesday