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Kent Police face setbacks: Prepare to move into new building

David Williams • March 24, 2018

With construction of their new station completed, Kent Police are facing some problems trying to move in.Kent Chief of Police Michelle Lee said the station will bring better functionality for the department...

Kent man armed with machete shot and killed by police

Emily Mills • December 17, 2015

A 25-year-old Kent man was shot and killed by Kent police early Thursday morning after wielding a machete at his family members and officers.Chief Michelle Lee said Douglas Yon was armed with a machete...

Kent City Hall to be dispersed across city

Alexandra Valverde • April 5, 2015

Kent plan spreads City Hall buildings aroung city from KentWired.com on Vimeo.

Kent Police Department down to two possible sites for new building

Ryan Lewis • April 13, 2014

The Kent Police Department is now deciding between two preferable sites for its new police station, according to police Chief Michelle Lee and Kent City Manager Dave Ruller.The city is working with an...

Kent School District looks to add new resource officer presence

Alicia Crabtree • April 13, 2014

The Kent City School District is in the process of obtaining a school resource officer position for Theodore Roosevelt High School and Stanton Middle School.Kent Police Chief Michelle Lee says the Kent...