Kent

Communities Accused murderer now charged in rape of Kent girl

By LEVI PULKKINEN, seattlepi.com staff Published: May 21, 2013 at 7:46 AM PDT Last Updated: May 21, 2013 at 8:16 AM PDT

A Renton man already charged with killing a man and sexually assaulting a girl on her 13th birthday has now been charged with rape.

Communities Copper theft epidemic has lawmakers looking for answers (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Matt Markovich Published: May 6, 2013 at 3:25 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 6:43 PM PDT

There's a short answer to why copper metal thefts are so high, but what is clear is that it has become a lucrative career choice for local criminals.

Communities Kent jewelry store owner and suspect exchanged gunfire, police say (Video)

By Kristen Drew and KOMO staff Published: May 4, 2013 at 11:58 AM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 7:08 AM PDT

The suspect fled Bonaci Fine Jewelers in the 300 block of E. Smith St.,, and may have gotten into a car.

Communities Feds: Gun-shop owner, stepson illegally sold guns, drugs

By Michael Harthorne Published: May 3, 2013 at 11:25 AM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 12:26 PM PDT

The 49-year-old owner of a Kent gun shop and his 30-year-old stepson were arrested Friday morning on charges of illegally selling guns and drugs out of the business.

Communities Coke, cash seized, man arrested in search of three houses

By Michael Harthorne Published: Apr 29, 2013 at 11:48 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 29, 2013 at 12:31 PM PDT

The King County Sheriff's Office and Burien Police Department searched three houses in Kent and Des Moines last week, seizing 0.25 kilos of cocaine and more than $6,000 in cash.

Communities One dead in Kent crash

By KOMO Staff Published: May 3, 2013 at 7:05 AM PDT Last Updated: May 3, 2013 at 7:05 AM PDT

Kent Police Sgt. Jarod Kasner said the car crashed about 4 a.m. near the intersection of South 208th and 100th.

Communities Man arrested for allegedly using dating app to rob, rape victims (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 24, 2013 at 11:56 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:02 PM PDT

Deputies arrested a Kent man last Thursday for allegedly using an online dating service popular in the LGBT community to target victims, who he then robbed -- and in one case raped -- at gunpoint.

Communities Late-night gardener foils neighborhood burglars

By Michael Harthorne Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 3:48 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM PDT

A Renton man's late-night gardening put him in the perfect position to foil a pair of neighborhood burglars Monday night.

Communities 4 arrested following lengthy prostitution investigation

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 19, 2013 at 4:05 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:02 PM PDT

A lengthy prostitution investigation that spanned several local cities ended Thursday night with the arrest of three woman and a man, according to police.

Communities King Co. fire chief offers gloomy assessment if levy fails (Video)

By Kara Kostanich Published: Apr 21, 2013 at 5:28 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:02 PM PDT

Voters in King County have just a couple of days to mail in their ballots for the maintenance and operational levy that would help restore lost revenue to several fire districts.

Communities Wrong-way driver on I-5 captured by troopers

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 16, 2013 at 11:45 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:02 PM PDT

A man who drove the wrong way on I-5 Tuesday morning has been captured by Washington State Patrol troopers.

Communities Dangerous conditions stop search for missing avalanche victim (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Associated Press & KOMO Staff Published: Apr 15, 2013 at 7:13 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:02 PM PDT

A female snowshoer died hours after she was dug out of an avalanche by fellow hikers, and a man remained missing Monday, two days after a pair of spring avalanches struck separate groups hiking near Snoqualmie Pass.