Kent Reporter

The Kent Reporter focuses on a 29-square-mile region that includes the city itself and the surrounding unincorporated areas near its borders.

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Auburn middle school wrestling coach charged with sex crimes

5 days ago | kentreporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

The head wrestling coach at Auburn’s Olympic Middle School has been charged with multiple felonies after he allegedly sent sexual text messages to a 14-year-old girl. On April 17, Daniel Ralph Lee, 64, was charged with two counts of communications with a minor for immoral purposes, first-degree possession of depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and first-degree viewing depictions of minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Renton City Council considers ways to protect LGBTQ rights

6 days ago | kentreporter.com | Drew Dotson

The Renton City Council discussed creating a proclamation or resolution protecting LGBTQ+ rights before members of the community expressed their support of the latter. At the April 7 committee of the whole meeting, members of the Renton City Council worked to decide the next step in creating a proclamation or resolution for LGBTQ+ rights.
Kent Police add latest Taser model to officers’ equipment

6 days ago | kentreporter.com | Steve Hunter

The latest technology advances continue to play an even bigger role for the Kent Police Department, including a new Taser 10 gun considered to be more effective than the older Taser 7 model. Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla told the Kent City Council about the new gun during his April 15 Public Safety report. “It has a 10 shot capacity versus the two we currently have,” Padilla said. “It has the ability to get through thick coats and heavy clothing.
Juveniles arrested for Haggen robbery in Auburn

1 week ago | kentreporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

Three juveniles, one of whom was carrying multiple firearms, and one adult were arrested after a reported shoplifting turned robbery at an Auburn grocery store. The Auburn Police Department reported officers arrested four people — three juvenile males and one adult female — on April 15 following an alleged armed robbery at Haggen, 1406 Lake Tapps Parkway SE.
Kent crime numbers drop dramatically in first quarter of 2025

1 week ago | kentreporter.com | Steve Hunter

The number of crimes in Kent during the first three months of 2025 dropped dramatically compared to the first two months of 2024 in all categories. “It’s early and I definitely don’t want to get out ahead of anything prematurely, but these numbers are pretty positive,” Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla said to the City Council during his April 15 Public Safety Report when he noted that all crimes had dropped.
Kent Police arrest man in stolen vehicle after short pursuit

1 week ago | kentreporter.com | Steve Hunter

Kent Police arrested a 36-year-old Seattle man for investigation of felony eluding, possession of a stolen vehicle and unlawful possession of a firearm after a short pursuit. An officer on routine patrol at about 2:33 p.m. Monday, April 14 in an apartment complex near the 25600 block of 98th Avenue SE saw a stolen maroon 2014 Kia Sorrento driving past him, according to an April 15 Kent Police social media post. The officer followed the vehicle into a parking lot.
Teen, 15, dies in Renton shooting

1 week ago | kentreporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

A 15-year-old male was killed and another 15-year-old male was injured in a Sunday evening shooting near Bronson Way and Vuemont Place in Renton. Police are now searching for the suspected shooter who fled in a vehicle. According to Renton Police Department spokesperson Meeghan Black, at around 5:30 p.m. April 13, a suspect in one vehicle shot at another vehicle that was carrying four people, but striking two victims.
Kent church reaches $1 million milestone for assistance program

1 week ago | kentreporter.com | Steve Hunter

Kent United Methodist Church will soon celebrate a milestone of reaching $1 million in donations over 25 years to its emergency assistance program to help people pay rent and utilities. Known as the Shared Bread Program, the church, 11010 SE 248th St., will celebrate the milestone after its 10 a.m. Sunday, May 4 service. “We are overjoyed that this program has touched the hearts of our congregation and has reached so many in the greater Kent community,” according to a church press release.
Farmers Market to keep going despite Kent Lions Club bowing out

1 week ago | kentreporter.com | Steve Hunter

The Kent Farmers Market will go on this summer despite the Kent Lions Club decision to no longer run it. “While we’re in a transition period, rest assured—the market isn’t going away,” according to an April 11 email from a city of Kent spokesperson. “Living Well Kent will continue operations and looks forward to another great season this summer.”The Kent Lions Club bowed out earlier this year.
WSP plane, Kent K-9 unit locate man who fired shots at teen

1 week ago | kentreporter.com | Steve Hunter

Kent Police arrested a 38-year-old Kent man for investigation of first-degree assault for reportedly firing shots from his motorcycle at a teen driver on the West Hill. A Kent K-9 unit and a Washington State Patrol air support plane helped locate the man, according to an April 14 Kent Police Facebook post. Several officers responded at about 11:28 p.m. Saturday, April 12 to the 25600 block of 34th Avenue South, just east of Interstate 5, in response to a drive-by shooting.