Kent teen hit by car near school, parents call for change
A 17-year-old girl in Kent was struck by a car while crossing the street, and was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center Thursday morning.
Kent mom abandons baby before DUI arrest
A Kent mom abandoned her baby on her front porch before being arrested for DUI on Saturday, Kent Police say.
Migrants seeking asylum pleading for dignified housing with Kent motel eviction looming
Migrants seeking asylum in Kent are calling on local lawmakers for "dignified" housing as funds are running out for their stay.
Crews running 24/7 to fix damage caused by frozen pipes across Western Washington
With the temperatures dropping well below freezing, the frigid weather has taken its toll on infrastructure across Western Washington. Pipes have been freezing, then bursting, causing flooding in businesses and homes.
Kent's only 2024 legislative proposal aims to raise sales tax to hire more police officers
In the city’s only proposal for the 2024 legislative session, the bill would allow city council the option to impose a .3% sales tax to fund public safety. This equates to three cents for every $10.
Kent PD looking for suspect who hit, killed man with stolen excavator
Kent Police are looking for a suspect who was driving a stolen truck erratically and had hit and killed a man who was riding with him.
Police shoot attempted murder suspect in Kent
An attempted murder suspect was injured Saturday morning after he was shot by officers in Kent, investigators said.
Officer opens fire outside Kent Ramada Inn during arrest of Fife homicide suspect
An arrest that involved an officer opening fire in Kent on Thursday afternoon has been tied to a man wanted in connection with the death of an Army National Guardsman in September.
Nonprofit in Western Washington needs help serving high volume of new arrival refugees
Refugees by the hundreds continue to stream into Western Washington, with some local charities and support groups barely keeping pace.
Kent Police: Phony contractor squatted in house, wanted for child sex crimes in Idaho
A phony contractor hired to remodel a house in Kent ended up squatting there, police say, all while on the run from Idaho for child sex crimes.
Vandalized cable lines cause service outage to some Xfinity customers in Washington state
Some Xfinity and Comcast Business customers in Washington state encountered an unexpected interruption to their services due to cable line damage caused by vandalism on Thursday.
Cyclist hit, killed by car in Kent, police investigating
Kent Police are investigating after a bicyclist was hit and killed by a car on Wednesday.
Food banks struggle to meet holiday demands with rising prices
Inflation is driving up food prices, and food stamp benefits have been slashed as pandemic funding ran out. Food banks might not have enough to give this holiday season.
Kent Police arrest DV suspect, highlight availability of interpreters for non-English speakers
Police arrested a domestic violence suspect in Kent, and the Kent Police Department (KPD) is using the incident to remind the public that interpreters are always available for those who do not speak English and need to call 911.
‘It gets worse and worse:’ Residents upset by vandalism, homeless encampments
People who enjoy the fields at North Green River Park are frustrated after someone drove over the grass, destroying the area and the ability to play youth soccer.
Jeff Bezos announces he's leaving Seattle, moving to Miami
Jeff Bezos will no longer be calling Seattle his home.