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Kent Police chief says detectives close to solving two recent shootings

Fatal shooting at Kent Station theater; injury of 8-year-old boy inside vehicle on 104th Avenue SE

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City of Kent tax revenues up, expenses down in 2022

Higher sales tax revenue helped city finish year $9.5 million above budget

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Westbound vehicles were able to move past the damaged semi-truck but traffic was backed up for almost five hours. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Collision caused nearly-5 hour back-up on westbound SR-18

The driver of a white box truck has been charged after causing a collision with a semi-truck near Maple Valley exit.

  • Jun 21, 2023
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@soundpublishing.com
Westbound vehicles were able to move past the damaged semi-truck but traffic was backed up for almost five hours. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
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Bothell man shot behind Kent YMCA dies from injuries

June 15 incident is third homicide in 10 days in the city; 10th so far this year

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Kent Police arrest assault suspect after nearly 4-hour standoff

Early Tuesday morning June 20 outside of an East Hill apartment

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Kent high school graduates fill up ShoWare Center | Photos

Class of ‘23: Kentwood, Kent-Meridian, Kentlake and Kentridge ceremonies were June 17

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Kent Police Blotter: May 31-June 11

Incidents include shootings, 7-Eleven robberies

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Kent School Board approves extra $2.5 million for Canyon Ridge renovation

Board hears complaints about a lack of funding for Mill Creek Middle School athletic fields

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Driver arrested in Kent collision June 15 along SE 240th Street

Shoreline man, 31, faces vehicular assault charge and multiple other charges

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Bothell man shot, critically injured behind Kent YMCA

Incident occurred June 15 on park bench; 4th Kent shooting in 12 days that killed or injured someone

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Geographical distribution map of shots fired incidents in the first quarter of 2023 in King County. (Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.)

King County sees reduction in gun violence in first quarter of 2023

King County sees reduction in gun violence in first quarter of 2023

Geographical distribution map of shots fired incidents in the first quarter of 2023 in King County. (Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.)
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One person critically injured in two-vehicle crash in Kent

Thursday afternoon June 15 along SE 240th Street

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Kent Police ask for public’s help in shooting of 8-year-old boy

Auburn boy shot, injured June 12 along 104th Avenue SE while riding in mother’s vehicle

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Kent’s popular Van Doren’s Landing Park reopens at new location

Park moved for Green River levee project by the King County Flood Control District

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Tukwila man, 19, killed in Kent Station shooting identified

Abubaker Ahmed died of a gunshot wound to the torso, according to medical examiner

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Kent’s Rodriguez receives MLK Medal of Distinguished Service award

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove chooses Mauricio Ayon Rodriguez for honor

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Kent to get another $1 million in opioid lawsuit settlements

State settles with drug store, pharmaceutical companies for $371.8 million

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Kent Police investigate shooting along 104th Avenue SE

Person shot, injured in vehicle Monday evening, June 12 on East Hill

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19-year-old man fatally shot inside AMC Theatre at Kent Station

Detectives say they have ‘solid leads’ on a suspect in what police chief described as ‘chaotic incident’

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Kent Police arrest Covington man for reportedly stalking woman

Woman managed to take photo of man’s vehicle to help lead to his arrest

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