Pedestrian struck, killed by Sounder train in Kent

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a southbound Sounder train Thursday morning. 

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. 

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.

Kent police chief fields questions over assistant's Nazi insignia, calling for resignation
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The Kent Police Chief is speaking out after calling for the resignation of one of his assistant chiefs. Derek is on administrative leave for posting a 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. 

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. 

Kent Mayor issues statement following recent shootings
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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.

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.

Man shot and killed at Kent bus stop
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Kent Police are investigating another shooting at the corner of Pacific Highway and Kent-Des Moines Road. Authorities say a man was shot at a vigil for a man gunned down the day prior.

'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.