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Monte Carlo, tow truck and Corvette seized by law enforcement
09/04/2026

Monte Carlo, tow truck and Corvette seized by law enforcement

A Narcotics Task Force arrested a Kent man for allegedly dealing fentanyl and co***ne in Thurston County and also reportedly wanted for r**e and kidnapping in King County.

City Hall evacuated Friday morning, Sept. 4
09/04/2026

City Hall evacuated Friday morning, Sept. 4

A sweep of the exterior and interior of Covington City Hall by a bomb disposal unit turned up no explosives after someone had called the city Friday morning, Sept. 4 to report they had planted bombs at the building.

Reportedly started by fireworks, fire killed one man, injured six firefighters
09/03/2026

Reportedly started by fireworks, fire killed one man, injured six firefighters

An 18-year-old Kent man faces several potential charges for allegedly setting off fireworks that started the Chelan Hills Fire in July and killed a man.

Train horns could keep blowing until mid-September
09/03/2026

Train horns could keep blowing until mid-September

The Quiet Zone in Kent, where Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway conductors will not be required to blow train horns going through town, isn’t expected to be effective until at least mid-September.

Where will Kentwood, Kentridge, Kent-Meridian and Kentlake finish?
09/03/2026

Where will Kentwood, Kentridge, Kent-Meridian and Kentlake finish?

Kennedy and Federal Way take top spot in preseason prediction.

Aaron Myers fatally shot Hazrat Ali Rohani, 17, of Kent, on June 5, 2024
09/03/2026

Aaron Myers fatally shot Hazrat Ali Rohani, 17, of Kent, on June 5, 2024

A 53-year-old Newcastle man received a prison sentence of just over 25 years for the 2024 Renton Big 5 Sporting Goods fatal shooting of a 17-year-old Kent teen.

Also the boys basketball coach, he sent sexual messages to mothers of student-athletes
09/03/2026

Also the boys basketball coach, he sent sexual messages to mothers of student-athletes

An investigation revealed Rashaad Powell, who was one of Renton High School’s assistant principals and the boys basketball head coach, had sent sexual messages to mothers of students.

Early Wednesday morning, Sept. 2 fire in 20400 block of 80th Avenue South
09/03/2026

Early Wednesday morning, Sept. 2 fire in 20400 block of 80th Avenue South

A seafood wholesaler warehouse burned down in Kent early Wednesday morning, Sept. 2.

King County Office of the Ombuds issues findings
09/02/2026

King County Office of the Ombuds issues findings

King County Assessor John Wilson violated four ethics codes, according to the King County Office of the Ombuds.

Calendar of events
09/02/2026

Calendar of events

Sept. 5-27

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