News

Kent Police seek public’s help to find missing girl, 15
Girl’s status changed to missing from runaway after parents stopped hearing from her

Most city of Kent streets reopen as heavy rain goes away
New closure Wednesday, Dec. 6 at intersection of SE 256th Street and 148th Ave. SE
King County Council passes $782 million arts and culture levy
Flooding causes two Kent street closures Tuesday, Dec. 5
Heavy rainfall to hit Kent, city crews to monitor roadway conditions
Drone helps Kent Police locate robbery suspect at Clark Lake Park
Kent Police arrest several men on warrants for escape, assault
Business
Rite Aid expands Des Moines distribution center despite store closures
Company closing distribution center in Oregon; shifting operations to Washington
Sports
Basketball: Kentridge drops opener in new coach’s debut
Chargers open the Zac Webb era with loss to Auburn Mountainview.
Life

Residents celebrate annual Kent Winterfest with parade, tree lighting | Photos
Musical entertainment, food trucks, local crafts also featured

Get a photo with Santa at Kent Station shopping center
Online bookings available with the North Pole visitor
Nonprofit spreads health, well-being and connection across King County
Kent’s Allegro academy to present sensory-friendly holiday showcase
Month-long celebration of holiday magic opens at Seattle Center Nov. 24
Volunteer opportunities: Kent nonprofits that are making an impact
Kent Senior Center offers outdoor activities for people 50 and older
Opinion

Why you should vote in the upcoming election | Guest column
When I ask my students when the next election is, frequently they will say “November 2024” or whichever presidential year is coming up next.
Cultivating culture and spirits: The untold story of a mezcal-making Mexican farmer
Here’s a column for anyone who loves their dog | Whale’s Tales
Please protect your children from BS spreaders | Whale’s Tales
It’s time to change Kent’s City Council elections to districts | Guest column
Dear government: Hold your horses when regulating trucks | Brunell
Northwest

Wild Waves’ property owners in Federal Way prepare for rezoning
Agreement would allow more flexibility for development at the theme park, such as construction of a hotel.

Vandals spray-paint demands for Gaza cease-fire on U.S. Rep. Adam Smith’s Bellevue home
9th Congressional District covers parts of Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Federal Way and Auburn
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Wild Waves’ property owners in Federal Way prepare for rezoning
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Flooding causes two Kent street closures Tuesday, Dec. 5