News

Former state Sen. Karen Keiser appointed to state Exchange health board
Health Benefit Exchange formed as part of Affordable Care Act

Eastbound SR 516 ramp to I-5 in Kent to close for 4 months
Drivers heading to northbound I-5 will use a temporary left turn lane
Tacoma boy, 17, charged with murder in November 2024 Kent case
CW series ‘Police 24/7’ features Kent indecent exposure case
Kent mobile home park fire displaces 7 people, kills family dog
Police arrest man at Kent hotel wanted for Alabama murder
Seven candidates to interview for Kent School Board vacancy
Business

Kent-based Blue Origin successfully completes 29th New Shepard flight
Unmanned mission launched Feb. 4 from West Texas

Texas-based Ezee Fiber to offer internet service in Kent
Company announces $400 million expansion to Washington state; regional headquarters in Kent
Sports

Kent Reporter Athletes of the week: Kentlake
Josie Pedeferri (Flag Football Sr.) and Matthew Lawrence (Basketball Sr.) are this weeks winners.

District Tournament preview: Girls basketball
Kentwood and Kentridge sneak in, see tough roads ahead.
Life
What we talk about, or not, when talking about death
Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.
Opinion

LA’s wildfires must spark change in our neck of the woods | Brunell
The hurricane-force winds fueling fast-moving Southern California wildfires have exasperated firefighters in western states for over a century. They quickly… Continue reading

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
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
Northwest

King County executive’s plan to renew parks levy 6 more years
King County Council still must approve proposal to voters on August ballot
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Eastbound SR 516 ramp to I-5 in Kent to close for 4 months
Young adult woman killed at Federal Way apartment complex
Man fatally shot by Kent Police had high blood alcohol level
Former Kentlake High School teacher pleads guilty to sex charge
Tacoma boy, 17, charged with murder in November 2024 Kent case