Steve Hunter

During a June 2021 bust, Kent Police recovered nearly 800 catalytic converters, seized about $40,000 in cash and arrested multiple suspects after a lengthy investigation into numerous thefts. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Lawmakers urged to curb demand for stolen catalytic converters

Potential changes to Senate Bill 5495 could include recordkeeping, inspections and penalties for recyclers.

 

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph

Kent mayor wants resignation of assistant police chief over Nazi symbol

After an initial investigation, the officer was given a two-week suspension without pay.

 

Derek Kammerzell

Kent Police assistant chief suspended for displaying Nazi insignia

Derek Kammerzell claimed he meant it as a joke because his co-workers called him “The German General.”

 

King County Executive Dow Constantine signs an order July 28 to restart inquests into deaths that involved police officers. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

King County to restart inquests into killings by police

The cases include shootings by Kent, Auburn, Federal Way and Kirkland officers.

King County Executive Dow Constantine signs an order July 28 to restart inquests into deaths that involved police officers. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
Boeing says it will sell about 50 acres at Kent site

Boeing says it will sell about 50 acres at Kent site

Five buildings will come down as the company consolidates while keeping its presence in the town.

Boeing says it will sell about 50 acres at Kent site

Kent man accused of threatening Trump, synagogues, reporters

Agents found an arsenal of weapons and armor at his home on Wednesday.

U.S. Marine from Kent killed in small Georgia town

U.S. Marine from Kent killed in small Georgia town

A suspect was arrested about 30 miles from the scene of the killing.

U.S. Marine from Kent killed in small Georgia town
Kent police arrest suspect in carjacking, killing

Kent police arrest suspect in carjacking, killing

The victim had tried to prevent the suspect from stealing his truck, officers said.

Kent police arrest suspect in carjacking, killing

Violent pimp in Seattle convicted of human trafficking

Aubrey Taylor controlled his victims with violence, threats and heroin.

Lumber crashes through vehicle’s windshield in Kent

Lumber crashes through vehicle’s windshield in Kent

The driver suffered only scratches from the unsecured load along Highway 167.

Lumber crashes through vehicle’s windshield in Kent

City of Kent employee faces vehicular homicide charge

Witnesses reportedly saw him drinking prior to the collision. A 73-year-old man was killed.

Man sues Kent police for alleged brutality, excessive force

Four officers and a K-9 unit took the Seattle man into custody.

City of Kent insurance rates go up after officer’s death

City of Kent insurance rates go up after officer’s death

“The tragedy had an effect on our comp program,” the city’s human resources risk manager said.

City of Kent insurance rates go up after officer’s death
Mukilteo woman in intensive care after Highway 167 crash

Mukilteo woman in intensive care after Highway 167 crash

It was six hours before a passing driver saw the car and got help.

Mukilteo woman in intensive care after Highway 167 crash
Boeing considers moving 1,400 jobs to Kent

Boeing considers moving 1,400 jobs to Kent

The relocation would reverse Boeing’s trend over the last several years to move workers out of Kent.

Boeing considers moving 1,400 jobs to Kent