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Federal Way man charged in Kent I-5 crash that killed passenger. Documents state that evidence reportedly showed he was the driver, but he blamed the passenger.
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Federal Way man charged in Kent I-5 crash that killed passenger. Documents state that evidence reportedly showed he was the driver, but he blamed the passenger.
Prolific tagger faces charges for damage to Kent water tower
5 days ago · A 40-year-old Bellingham man faces second-degree burglary and first-degree malicious mischief charges for allegedly tagging a city of Kent water tower on the West Hill. Kyle A. McLaughlin was one of 17 people charged and 34 felony cases filed by King County prosecutors after a crackdown on acts of ...
Asylum seekers in Kent moved from tent encampment to housing, …
Sep 27, 2024 · “Many asylum seekers have been asking for improved living conditions and the chance to move into shelter or housing,” Enbysk said. “Yesterday’s (Sept. 24) transition directly responds to these requests, providing safer, more stable environments through shelter and housing solutions with the resources available through the …
City of Kent crime numbers drop in 2024 compared to 2023
6 days ago · Crimes are down in the city this year compared to 2023 in seven major categories tracked by the Kent Police Department. That includes drops of 39% in vehicle thefts, 27% in commercial burglaries and 21% in robberies, according to statistics released by Police Chief Rafael Padilla during his Public Safety Report at the Dec. 10 City Council meeting.
Year in review: Kent’s top stories of 2023 | Photos
Dec 27, 2023 · A look at a few of the top stories each month in 2023 in the Kent Reporter: January . Kent firefighters rescue plane crash victims: Approximately 30 emergency personnel responded to the Jan. 7 plane crash.Firefighters scrambled 15 feet up on ladders to rescue the two men who were seriously injured in the plane after it crashed into the roofs of two units at Affordable Self Storage, 1721 ...
Kent 2023 crime numbers higher in four categories, lower in four …
Jan 23, 2024 · Kent crime numbers were up in four categories and down in four others in 2023 compared to 2022. The number of homicides, aggravated assaults, robberies and vehicle thefts increased.
Kent Police arrest two high school students for alleged beating …
Oct 3, 2024 · Harrison died from injuries suffered during an assault Aug. 22, according to a Sept. 10 Kent Police news release. Officers interviewed multiple witnesses at the crime scene who said that a group of up to 20 juveniles ran into the street and assaulted Harrison, who was riding a …
Kent School District says it ‘will do better next time’ with school ...
6 days ago · Kent School District officials released a statement that they “will do better next time” after late notifications about several school closures following the Wednesday, Dec. 18 windstorm. The district ended up closing four elementary schools and two middle schools due to power outages. “Making ...
Kent’s Lower Russell Levee project receives John Spellman Award
Dec 13, 2024 · At its core, the $58 million Lower Russell Levee Setback Project reimagines flood risk management, according to the Flood District. By replacing and upgrading 1.4 miles of levee and reconnecting over 40 acres of floodplain, the project not only ensures robust protection against a 500-year flood event but also revitalizes the ecological health of the Green River.