News

Kent City Council approves surplus of wetlands near Bridges neighborhood
Land cannot be developed, but a new owner must maintain the property

Kent pedestrian, 70, dies after collision with vehicle on East Hill
Man was crossing SE Kent-Kangley Road Saturday evening, Jan. 21
Business
Kent’s Zenovia Harris receives King County’s 2023 Larry Gossett Service Award
Kent Chamber CEO honored for ‘her commitment to social justice and leading with equity’
Sports

Kentwood’s Sarah Wright goes undefeated at girls wrestling meet
Kentwood, Kentridge, Kent Meridian and Kentlake compete beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at Kentwood High School.

Washington pickleball fans may may soon have special license plate
Enthusiasts are teaming up on a bill for a special plate. Proceeds would build and maintain courts.
King Showcase: Kentridge boys and Kentwood girls come out on top
Basketball: Kentwood drops close game to defending state champs
Basketball: Kent-Meridian boys are rolling after win over Lindbergh
Basketball: Kentridge Chargers lead NPSL standings so far
Kent-based Thunderbirds keep on dominating in Western Hockey League
Life

Nerd Party to return to downtown Kent Feb. 25 on West Meeker Street
Free event to help promote ‘cool nerd’ businesses

Yule in the PNW: How witches, pagans, Wiccans celebrate winter holidays
Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, which has been celebrated for thousands of years all over the world. Have you ever wondered how modern witches like to celebrate?
Kent sets public meetings about new East Hill Community Park
Ice Cube to headline Legends of the West concert March 4 in Kent
Lessons from Hilde, who fled Nazi Germany for a better life
Rainier Youth Choirs to present holiday sing-along concert in Kent
Trees light up during annual Kent Winterfest ceremony
Opinion

America needs ‘all of the above’ energy approach | Brunell
In 2023, one of the most significant shifts America needs is to return to an “all of the above” strategy… Continue reading
Welcome to the big show, Dori | Shiers
‘I must have driven through a barn’ and other stories of grace | Whale’s Tales
Let’s say our 8 billionth person was born in South King County | Livingston
When old age asks the new year for a dance | Whale’s Tales
Wreaths honor veterans at cemeteries across America | Brunell
Northwest

Auburn man faces charge of attempted kidnapping of barista
King County prosecutors charge man in Jan. 16 incident at drive-thru window

Police searching for suspects who robbed Federal Way nail salon at gunpoint
The two suspects reportedly stole several items from employees and customers on Jan. 18
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