Tag: Public Safety

Kent Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision on East Valley Highway

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Tuesday evening along East Valley Highway. Police...

Two New Officers Graduate from Police Academy, Join Kent Police Department

Kent, Washington The Kent Police Department (KPD) welcomed two new officers this week as they officially graduated from the Criminal Justice Training Commission Police Academy. Officers...

Seattle Harbor Patrol Removes Derelict, Fuel-Leaking Vessel From Lake Union

Seattle, Washington — The Seattle Police Department’s Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) has successfully towed and seized a derelict, fuel-leaking vessel from Lake Union following...

City of Kent Warns Drivers to Obey Road Closure Signs Amid Flooding

Kent, Washington – The City of Kent Government has issued a strong safety reminder to motorists as flooding continues to impact roadways across the...

Kent Parks and Trails Closed Due to Excessive Rainfall

Kent, Washington – The City of Kent’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department has issued an update regarding widespread park and trail impacts caused...

Kent Flood Update: Road Closures and Detours Issued

Kent, Washington – The City of Kent has released a flooding update as of December 21 at 3:35 a.m., warning residents of ongoing high...

Kent Parks & Trails Affected by Heavy Rain, Several Areas Closed

Kent, WA:Excessive rainfall has caused flooding across parts of the City of Kent, leading to multiple park and trail closures as officials begin transitioning...

Drive Kent Issues Traffic Advisory Due to Inclement Weather

Kent, WA -: The City of Kent has issued a traffic advisory as inclement weather continues to impact several roadways across the city, leading...

Flooding Update: River Levels Begin to Ease in Kent

Kent, WA:The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun reducing water outflows from the Howard Hanson Dam, a move expected to lower river levels...

Kent Police Repeat Safety Warning: Stay Off Levees and Flooded Areas

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department has again urged residents to stay off levees and avoid flooded areas, stressing that public safety remains...

Renton Police Thank Community Partners for “Operation Battle Buddy” Support

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department is expressing gratitude to community partners for a meaningful show of support aimed at helping officers manage...

Police Investigating Stabbing in Central District

Seattle police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman seriously injured in the Central District on Tuesday evening. Officers responded just before 7:00 p.m....

City Urges Public to Stay Off Levees and Avoid Flooded Areas

The City of Kent is warning residents to stay off levees and avoid flooded areas as crews continue monitoring and repairing flood protection systems. City...

After days of flood and slide threats, a small WA town begins to breathe a sigh of relief

by Eli Voorhies, Washington State Standard December 19, 2025 CONCRETE, Wash. — On Wednesday morning, sunlight glinted off the mud and moisture that still blanketed this...

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