On Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, the Port of Seattle released additional details about a cyberattack – which turned out to be ransomware – that disrupted its technology systems last month. The p...
A routine neighborhood patrol on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2024 led to the arrest of a man with two felony warrants and the recovery of a significant quantity of illegal drugs, The post Kent Patrol ...
At approximately 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received 9-1-1 calls reporting that a vehicle had struck a tow truck operator on westbound SR ...
Asthma can be tough to manage, especially for children. But the King County Community Health Worker Asthma Program is here to help! Our mission is to support families in managing The post Chil...
A hit-and-run driver was arrested thanks to a quick-thinking couple on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 10, 2024, following a collision in Kent’s East Hill neighborhood. Police said that Kent Patrol Of...
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On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2024, the King County Flood Control District took a major step in the creation of a flood reduction plan for the Lower Green River that will The post King County Flood Co...
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Meet RASKC’s Pet of the Week Nora: Nora is a two-year-old female Tabby looking for her forever home. She was abandoned at RASKC on August 25 and, as you can The post Meet (and adopt) RASKC�...
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Kent Police are investigating the death of a 56-year-old resident who died from injuries sustained during an assault on Aug. 22, 2024. Police said that at 9:04 p.m. that evening, The post Kent...
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SPONSORED: Every year, thousands of salmon in the Seattle area make their way from the ocean back to their birthplaces to spawn, transforming in the process. This amazing migration takes The p...
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REMINDER: The KD Hall Foundation’s “Resilient Hearts: Sickle Cell Education & Blood Donation” – a transformative event dedicated to raising awareness and fostering support for those affec...
Last week, King County announced the awarding of $120,000 of youth sports grants to several impactful programs in Kent. These grants are designed to enhance access to sports and recreational T...
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The Kent Police Department (KPD) announced this week that it has made significant strides in supporting victims of domestic violence through Project Be Free (PBF), a crisis response initiative ai...
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A 72-year-old Seattle man was arrested last Thursday night, Aug. 29, 2024, following an attempted carjacking and shots fired outside a bar in Kent. Kent Police were dispatched at 10:39 The pos...
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Meet (and adopt) Jagar, RASKC’s Pet of the Week! Four-year-old Jagar came to RASKC after he was found wandering around like a typical Husky. Jagar is an affectionate lovebug, but likes The ...
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Puget Sound Fire, King County Medic One, and Kent Police responded to a car/pedestrian accident on 124th Avenue SE, south of Kent Kangley Road (map below) early Friday morning, Sept. The post ...
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Kent Police responded to a carjacking incident near Kentridge High School at around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, Sept. 5, 2024, after a 27-year-old Newcastle man reported that a suspect The ...
Eric Jerome Lee Sentell Perkins, 44, has been charged with five counts of first-degree assault for a shooting spree on I-5 on Sept. 2, 2024. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s The post S...
Hello McFly – there’s only one place to be on Saturday night, Sept. 28, 2024 – at the Kent Chamber’s 80s-themed Presidents Gala and Leadership Awards. “Get psyched – because The po...
Puget Sound Fire and King County Medic One responded to a serious three-vehicle collision on southbound SR 167, just south of the Willis Street exit in Kent, on Wednesday, Sept. The post Colli...
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The Kent City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, was a short session that included employee recognition, community proclamations, and upcoming events. The meeting began with a heartwarmin...
During a routine patrol early Saturday morning, Aug. 31, 2024, Kent Patrol Officer Green arrested a 21-year-old man with a felony warrant for child molestation. Police said that at around The ...
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Theatre Battery debuted William Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 2, 2024, at their performance space in Kent Station. It’s difficult to re-formulate such a we...
SPONSORED: The SeaTac Farmers Market will offer more than just fresh produce and basic necessities this Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 – organizers announced that they will also distribute free schoo...
Kent Police are investigating a shooting that occurred during a residential burglary early Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, 2024. Police said that at around 1:27 a.m., officers were dispatched to a T...
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Alan Williams, a 74-year-old resident of Kent, sadly passed away on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, after suffering complications from a near-drowning incident that occurred five days earlier when his s...
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The Rotary Club of Kent Sunrise and Les Schwab of north Kent is giving four lucky golfers a chance to win $1 million in a 20-year annuity, and here’s how The post You could win $1 million in...
As Labor Day weekend approaches and the school year begins, it’s also time to register for the Pediatric Interim Care Center’s (PICC) annual Walk for the Babies, coming to Kent The post Pe...
In a bid to enhance roadway safety, the King County Target Zero Traffic Safety Coalition announced that it will be conducting High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols throughout this Labor Day ...
SAVE THE DATE: All are invited to Kent Downtown Partnership’s Cider & Ale Trail on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 – a flavor-filled adventure through local businesses, each hosting a cidery, The ...
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The King County Medical Examiner’s Office (KCME) has identified the man whose body was found in a commercial fire on Friday morning, Aug. 23 as Darrell T. Helbling, 63. Coroners The post Man...