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Kent Police Officer arrests speeding driver with outstanding DUI warrant

Kent Police Officer arrests speeding driver with outstanding DUI warrant

A patrol officer in Kent apprehended a 29-year-old Burien man early Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 after a traffic stop revealed an outstanding $7,600 DUI warrant. Police said that Officer T. Thomas observed a red sedan speeding on West Meeker Street near 64th Avenue South shortly after midnight. As the officer followed, the driver attempted to…

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Crime rates drop to 5-year low in Kent, Police Chief Padilla tells Kent City Council

Crime rates drop to 5-year low in Kent, Police Chief Padilla tells Kent City Council

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Comcast services disrupted in South King County due to vandalism Tuesday

Comcast services disrupted in South King County due to vandalism Tuesday

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025

President Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants, including local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean

President Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants, including local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

Mayor Dana Ralph to present at Kent Chamber’s 2025 State of the City luncheon on Thursday, Mar. 6

Mayor Dana Ralph to present at Kent Chamber’s 2025 State of the City luncheon on Thursday, Mar. 6

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

Kent Police arrest suspect related to December shooting outside bar

Kent Police arrest suspect related to December shooting outside bar

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Celebrate love and community at Valentine’s Day Drag Bingo event at Kent Eagles on Friday, Feb. 14

Celebrate love and community at Valentine’s Day Drag Bingo event at Kent Eagles on Friday, Feb. 14

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Worth kissing.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Worth kissing.

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Meet (and adopt) Ferdinand, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

Meet (and adopt) Ferdinand, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

State Department of Ecology penalizes Kent recycling company $33,000 for dangerous waste violations

State Department of Ecology penalizes Kent recycling company $33,000 for dangerous waste violations

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

There’s something for everyone in our new South King County Fine Arts Roundup column

There’s something for everyone in our new South King County Fine Arts Roundup column

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

$80 million federal grant will expand RapidRide service in South King County

$80 million federal grant will expand RapidRide service in South King County

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Latest

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket successfully reaches orbit on maiden flight

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Taste and drink your way through historic downtown Kent at the Cider & Ale Trail on Friday night, Mar. 7

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Have you seen Vickey, Devyn or Muhammad? Kent Police seeking public’s help locating 3 missing individuals

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling announces campaign for Washington State House of Representatives, 33rd District Position 1

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Auburn Police Officer involved in fatal shooting during traffic stop early Wednesday

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025

Crime

66-year-old man killed in fiery multi-vehicle collision on Friday night has been identified

66-year-old man killed in fiery multi-vehicle collision on Friday night has been identified

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Wrong-way driver causes serious 3-car collision, shutting down northbound SR 167 in Kent Sunday morning

Wrong-way driver causes serious 3-car collision, shutting down northbound SR 167 in Kent Sunday morning

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025

Fiery, fatal crash kills one at 124th Ave SE and SE Kent Kangley Road Friday night

Fiery, fatal crash kills one at 124th Ave SE and SE Kent Kangley Road Friday night

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025

Kent Police nab armed robbery suspect at West Hill gas station, second flees scene

Kent Police nab armed robbery suspect at West Hill gas station, second flees scene

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

Kent Police make multiple DUI arrests on New Year’s Day

Kent Police make multiple DUI arrests on New Year’s Day

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Surveillance video captures suspect in rock-throwing incident at Kent Mosque

Surveillance video captures suspect in rock-throwing incident at Kent Mosque

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024

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Politics

State report highlights challenges and draft strategies for stabilizing rents in affordable housing

State report highlights challenges and draft strategies for stabilizing rents in affordable housing

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Critics, including local cities, groups and residents, warn of health and climate risks in Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal

Critics, including local cities, groups and residents, warn of health and climate risks in Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal

January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph shares New Year updates and city closures

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph shares New Year updates and city closures

December 29, 2024December 29, 2024

VIDEO: South Sound Chambers Coalition addresses key regional issues at Dec. 17 Legislative Breakfast

VIDEO: South Sound Chambers Coalition addresses key regional issues at Dec. 17 Legislative Breakfast

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024

Year-end safety report highlights crime declines, new officer sworn in & more at Tuesday’s Kent City Council meeting

Year-end safety report highlights crime declines, new officer sworn in & more at Tuesday’s Kent City Council meeting

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

‘You sat down as Rep. Orwall. You shall rise as Sen. Orwall’ – Tina Orwall selected Tuesday by King County Council to replace Sen. Karen Keiser in Washington Senate

‘You sat down as Rep. Orwall. You shall rise as Sen. Orwall’ – Tina Orwall selected Tuesday by King County Council to replace Sen. Karen Keiser in Washington Senate

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘An open letter to our King County neighbors’

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘An open letter to our King County neighbors’

November 5, 2022November 6, 2022

LETTER: Amazon employee concerned about lack of distancing at Kent Fulfillment Center

LETTER: Amazon employee concerned about lack of distancing at Kent Fulfillment Center

March 30, 2020

LETTER: Arts Commission shares concerns about Kent School cuts

LETTER: Arts Commission shares concerns about Kent School cuts

May 22, 2019

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LATEST NEWS

Kent Downtown Partnership offering tax credit program to businesses to support local revitalization

Kent Downtown Partnership offering tax credit program to businesses to support local revitalization

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: The age of a heart

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: The age of a heart

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Puget Sound Firefighters will assist in Southern California wildfire efforts

Puget Sound Firefighters will assist in Southern California wildfire efforts

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

Dr. Kendrick Glover to deliver inspirational talk at Acts On Stage this Saturday, Jan. 11

Dr. Kendrick Glover to deliver inspirational talk at Acts On Stage this Saturday, Jan. 11

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

Meet (and adopt) Oreck, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

Meet (and adopt) Oreck, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

REMINDER: Kent Chamber’s annual ‘State of the Chamber’ luncheon will be this Thursday, Jan. 9 at Green River’s Kent campus

REMINDER: Kent Chamber’s annual ‘State of the Chamber’ luncheon will be this Thursday, Jan. 9 at Green River’s Kent campus

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Dramatic third-story window rescue of 22-year-old woman in crisis highlights coordination of Kent first responders

Dramatic third-story window rescue of 22-year-old woman in crisis highlights coordination of Kent first responders

December 28, 2024December 28, 2024

WEATHER: Wind Advisory in effect for region until 1 p.m.; gusts up to 50 MPH expected

WEATHER: Wind Advisory in effect for region until 1 p.m.; gusts up to 50 MPH expected

December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

SCAM ALERT: King County Sheriff’s Office warns of Grinch-like phone scammers targeting residents

SCAM ALERT: King County Sheriff’s Office warns of Grinch-like phone scammers targeting residents

December 26, 2024December 26, 2024

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