Kent Police looking to identify witnesses of 2021 homicide
Kent police are asking for the public's help in identifying five men who are believed to have been a witness to a 2021 homicide at a hookah lounge.
Pawn shop owner sentenced to 6 years for trafficking stolen goods, child pornography
The owner of two King County pawn shops was sentenced to six years in prison for trafficking stolen goods and possession of child pornography.
Man found dead inside car in Kent
Kent Police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a car on Green River Road early Thursday morning.
Work stoppage pauses Republic Services garbage pickup
Some residents in Western Washington may have to wait until next week to get their trash picked up after workers with a recycling and waste service company went on strike Wednesday.
Kent police chief meets with public after calling for resignation of assistant chief over Nazi insignia
Chief Rafael Padilla of the Kent Police Department spoke for the first time on Wednesday since publicly calling for the resignation of assistant chief Derek Kammerzell, who displayed Nazi insignia on his office door in 2020.
Deputies search for arson suspect after fires in King County
The King County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in identifying a suspected arsonist who set fires inside three Fred Meyer stores.
Assistant police chief disciplined for posting Nazi insignia
An assistant police chief in Kent has been disciplined for posting a Nazi insignia on his office door and joking about the Holocaust.
Kent apartment fire leaves families displaced
An apartment fire in Kent displaced multiple families Wednesday, fire officials said.
Slick driving conditions and road closures in South King County
The snowstorm created slick driving conditions around the region.
Local, state and federal law enforcement discuss strategies to curb violent crime in South King County
Local, state and federal law enforcement partners held a meeting to discuss various strategies to address the increase in violence in South King County on Thursday.
Man shot and killed at Kent bus stop
Kent police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a bus stop Friday evening.
'Matthew doesn’t deserve to be forgotten:' Reward offered for information on murder of Kent man
King County Sheriff’s detectives in the Major Crimes Unit are asking for the public’s help to solve the July murder of 24-year-old Matthew Smith.
City of Des Moines planning heightened police patrols to combat rise in shootings
The city of Des Moines announced that it will be increasing police patrols in certain areas of the city due to a rise in violence and shootings.
South King County mayors call for accountability following recent rise in gun violence
City leaders in South King County are now calling for action and taking a regional approach to address the rise in crime.
Kent Mayor issues statement following recent shootings
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph issued a statement in response to a fatal shooting on Friday, saying the city will work with regional agencies to improve safety on Pacific Highway.
'You ruined my life:' Kent man tries to adjust to life after being paralyzed by hit-and-run driver
This summer, Herman Webster nearly lost his life after he was struck by a hit and run driver in Kent. He spent every moment he was in the hospital thinking about one thing: getting home to his baby girl.
Reward offered for ID of suspect who tried to enter Kent home and shot 2 people inside
Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for anyone who can identify a suspect wanted for allegedly trying to get into a Kent apartment and shooting two people inside.