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The King County Sheriff's Office wants help to identify this woman found May 27 in a big suitcase along Frager Road South near the Green River in Kent.

Detectives seek help to identify woman found dead in suitcase in Kent near the Green River

King County Sheriff's Office detectives are looking for help to identify a woman found dead in a suitcase on May 27 near the Green River in unincorporated Kent.

The King County Sheriff's Office wants help to identify this woman found May 27 in a big suitcase along Frager Road South near the Green River in Kent.

Kent man faces first-degree murder charge in death of man who tried to stop car theft

A 34-year-old Kent man faces charges of first-degree murder and felony hit and run in connection with the death of a 31-year-old Kent man who tried to stop the man from stealing his car.

The city of Kent is throwing a July 4th party once again as the Fourth of July Splash returns to Lake Meridian Park.

Make plans for Kent’s Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park

Celebrate America’s independence at Kent’s 17th annual Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St. The fun begins at noon and continues until 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.

  • Jun 15, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
The city of Kent is throwing a July 4th party once again as the Fourth of July Splash returns to Lake Meridian Park.
The event is free and open to the public.

Kids Safety Day comes to ShoWare on June 26

The King County Fire & Life Safety Association invites families to Kids Safety Day on June 26 at the ShoWare Center.

  • Jun 15, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
The event is free and open to the public.
The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Kent Fire Department call report June 7-13

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:

  • Jun 15, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

Man shot to death on Kent’s West Hill testified in 2012 Seattle gang shooting

A 22-year-old man shot to death late Thursday night on the West Hill in Kent testified in 2012 against a Seattle gang member who shot and wounded him outside of a South Seattle restaurant.

All children should have clothes that make them feel confident

Donate today to Sleep Country’s Clothing Drive for Foster Kids

Sleep Country's Clothing Drive for Foster Kids is under way – now through July 19.

  • Jun 15, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
All children should have clothes that make them feel confident
A garage fire injured a Kent man and severely damaged his car at a home on East Hill Sunday.

Kent man injured while working on car

A Kent man was injured while working on his car in a detached garage on East Hill Sunday afternoon, the Kent Fire Department RFA reported.

  • Jun 15, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
A garage fire injured a Kent man and severely damaged his car at a home on East Hill Sunday.

Reminder: Periodic closures coming on Green River Trail as essential levee repairs get under way

Maintenance work along a dozen miles of levees that protect the cities of Renton, Tukwila and Kent from Green River flooding is now under way.

  • Jun 15, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
The city of Kent has hired an architectural firm to see if it can find more room for Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas and the rest of the department by remodeling city buildings.

Kent to study if remodel of city buildings could give police more space

Since Kent voters turned down a bond measure last year to build a new police station, city officials are looking at a potential remodel of existing buildings to give the department more room.

The city of Kent has hired an architectural firm to see if it can find more room for Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas and the rest of the department by remodeling city buildings.

Kent Police investigate auto theft that kills man | Update

A man reportedly stole a vehicle that was left running in front of a Kent apartment complex Thursday night and killed a man who was trying to stop him.

Students from Kent make honor roll at WSU

The following students from Kent made the president's list at Washington State University for spring semester.

  • Jun 12, 2015
  • BY Wire Service

Kent Police investigate deadly shooting at residence

Kent Police were dispatched to the report of shots fired at a residence in the 2700 block of South 256th Place on the West Hill at about 11:45 Thursday night.

  • Jun 12, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
The city of Kent will extend its contract with Regional Animal Services of King County for two more years.

Kent to extend animal services contract with King County

The city of Kent will continue to contract with King County for animal services.

The city of Kent will extend its contract with Regional Animal Services of King County for two more years.
A fire on Friday morning at a West Hill apartment damaged kitchen cabinets.

Kent apartment kitchen fire displaces three on West Hill

A Kent family of three has been displaced following an apartment kitchen fire Friday morning in their West Hill home.

  • Jun 12, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
A fire on Friday morning at a West Hill apartment damaged kitchen cabinets.
Kent firefighters found a small fire that had been extinguished by the sprinkler system at a business located at the end of a strip mall Thursday night.

Sprinkler system protects business

A business's sprinkler system stopped a fire from spreading and limited damage in the 25900 block of 104 Avenue Southeast, the Kent Fire Department RFA reported.

  • Jun 12, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Kent firefighters found a small fire that had been extinguished by the sprinkler system at a business located at the end of a strip mall Thursday night.
The sixth annual ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament is July 18-19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.

Registration under way for ShoWare Shootout

The sixth annual ShoWare Shootout ball hockey and basketball tournament is set for July 18-19 at the ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. in Kent.

  • Jun 12, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
The sixth annual ShoWare Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament is July 18-19 at the ShoWare Center in Kent.
Steve Edmiston

Five stories from Military Road’s past to be revealed at Carco Theatre

Steve Edmiston, screenwriter and independent film producer, shares five "Tales of Adventure from Old Military Road" on Wednesday, June 17, at the Carco Theatre, 1717 SE Maple Valley Highway, Renton.

  • Jun 12, 2015
  • BY Wire Service
Steve Edmiston
Kentridge's Megan Saunders lives life to the fullest

Kentridge senior shines in memory of her father

When Megan Saunders graduates from Kentridge High School on Saturday, an important person in her life won't be there to share the moment.

Kentridge's Megan Saunders lives life to the fullest
Lambert Ngenzi moved to Kent from the Congo just before he would have graduated form high school. Two years later

Kent-Meridian’s Ngenzi realizes his dream to graduate high school

When Lambert Ngenzi moved to Kent with his mom and four siblings, he was weeks shy of graduating from high school in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Lambert Ngenzi moved to Kent from the Congo just before he would have graduated form high school. Two years later