Police: Jewelry thieves in Kent target senior citizens while they are alone

The Kent Police Department is alerting the community about a crime scheme targeting the elderly: officers said they have received several reports of a tag-team-trio of hustlers stealing jewelry.

2 people shot in SUV while driving on I-5 in King County

A driver and a passenger were struck by gunfire while driving down Interstate 5 early Tuesday morning in south King County.

Kent Police recover nearly 800 stolen catalytic converters, make multiple arrests

Nearly 800 catalytic converters and $40,000 in cash were seized following an investigation into a “wave of thefts” in the Pacific Northwest, according to Kent Police. 

Man in critical condition after road rage shooting in Kent, police say

Detectives with Kent Police told Q13 News that this is being investigated as a road rage incident that led to the shooting of a 20-year-old man.

Missing 18-year-old found after five-day search

Kent Police said Friday night that a missing woman with autism was found safe after a five-day search.

Kent cancels summer lifeguard program
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The city of Kent will not have lifeguards at popular swimming spots this summer due to a lack of applicants.

High school seniors protest Kent School District's plan for drive-thru graduations

High school seniors at one local district are protesting plans of a drive-thru graduation ceremony. Dozens of students and parents rallied outside of Kent School District headquarters, Wednesday.

Kent students to protest drive-through graduation
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Graduating high school seniors say they want a traditional graduation ceremony like some other districts are offering in Western Washington.

Kent man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting teen

Christopher James Kuna, 36, was at a gathering with family and close friends at the park when he gave alcohol to the 14-year-old victim and sexually assaulted her.

Kent might not have lifeguards this summer as city struggles to fill part-time jobs

Local governments across Puget Sound are beginning their search to hire seasonal help. In Kent, part-time jobs are up for grabs including lifeguards at Lake Meridian Park, but finding qualified applicants has been a challenge this year.

High number of homicides in Kent so far this year raises concern in community

A troubling amount of homicides in Kent so far in 2021 has the police department studying ways to prevent future killings. Six homicides have occurred in the first four months of the year—two in January, two in March and two in April.