Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder
A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019
News
Renton hosts south KC march for reproductive rights and more
During the numerous Women’s March and People’s March over the weekend, a group of protesters rang bells and held up signs outside Renton’s Boeing factory.
Comcast outage in South King County caused by vandals
Outage strikes Tuesday, Jan. 21 in parts of Kent, Renton and other cities
Business
Kent-based Stoke Space receives $260 million in new investments
More than doubles the company’s total funding, bringing it to $480 million
Kent-based Blue Origin launches first flight of New Glenn rocket
Kent-based Blue Origin reschedules New Glenn rocket launch | Update
Kent-based Blue Origin successfully completes vehicle hotfire test | Update
Southern cooking restaurant to open at Highline College
Sure Lock Escapes opens 2 escape rooms in downtown Kent
Sports
Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentlake
Junior swimmer Carson Haspe and sophomore gymnast Kayelin Giles take home this weeks awards.
Corey Tita wins it for Kentwood in final seconds over Glacier Peak
Kentwood’s Tita, Tagle and St. Louis all scored double figures in win.
Life
Climbing gym comes with a solution for the Federal Way community
“One of the most common complaints or issues that I see is that there’s not much to do in Federal Way.”
Opinion
Is the Northwest ready for our ‘Big One?’ | Brunell
When President Biden warned FEMA does not have enough money to finish the hurricane season let alone the entire year,… Continue reading
Combing through this current follicle challenge | Whale’s Tales
I feared the day when passersby on the streets would start in with, “Hey, get a look at Uncle Fester there!” or “What’s cookin’, Kojak?!”
Thoughts on Memorial Day and the ultimate sacrifice | Brunell
In search of fairness, morals and good sportsmanship | Whale’s Tales
If you’re right, and you know it, then read this | Whale’s Tales
The key thing is what we do with our imperfections | Whale’s Tales
Grappling with the finality of an oncologist’s statement | Whale’s Tales
Northwest
Mercer Island man sentenced for attempted sexual abuse of teen on aircraft
72-year-old man groped 15-year-old girl on Delta flight in 2021 from Atlanta to Seattle
Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges
King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.
Renton community rallies around local man who died in Philippines
Auburn Police officer fatally shoots man during traffic stop
Auburn girl, 12; teens arrested for stealing car from Kent
Schrier speaks in support of vaccines and against RFK Jr.
Federal Way business owner awarded $14.9 million from shooting
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