Kent Reporter

State Patrol catches a pair of motorcycles going over 100 mph on I-5

See a video of their arrest. Agency uses air surveillance to pursue from Federal Way to Renton

12 hours ago
by Joshua Solorzano

Entertainers wanted for Talent Quest show in Kent on Jan. 30

People of all ages and talents invited to register for event that will feature cash prizes

1 day ago
by Steve Hunter

Kent-based Blue Origin recently mated New Glenn’s first and second stages. COURTESY PHOTO, Blue Origin

Kent-based Blue Origin signs rocket launch contract to deliver satellites

Reaches agreement with AST SpaceMobile to use New Glenn to send satellites to space

2 days ago
by Steve Hunter

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Official ribbon cutting for the Kent Valley Bezos Academy, which is still accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year.

Kent Valley Bezos Academy offers student-driven preschool experience

New school offers free enrollment to children of income-eligible families

2 days ago
by Bailey Josie

Driver reportedly going 111 mph in Kent fatal collision

SeaTac man, 33, faces vehicular homicide, reckless driving charges in Nov. 4 death of 38-year-old woman

2 days ago
by Steve Hunter

Thousands of firearm sales on hold in WA amid system crash

Washington state courts’ computer systems have been down for nearly two weeks, disrupting the operation of local courts and preventing… Continue reading

2 days ago

A National Civics Bee in Arizona. COURTESY PHOTO, Civics Bee

Kent Chamber of Commerce to offer civics contest for middle schoolers

Essay competition first step as part of 2025 National Civics Bee

3 days ago
by Steve Hunter

Coyotes appear throughout Auburn

One West Hill woman is concerned for local children and small animals in her neighborhood

12 hours ago
by Robert Whale

Man awaits resentencing for abusing autistic victim to death in Auburn

Convicted in the abuse, death of the son of a Renton School District special education teacher.

13 hours ago
by Benjamin Leung

Snoqualmie approves downtown model train museum

‘It really isn’t about trains. It’s about imagination,’ model owner Peter Hambling said.

1 day ago

Auburn carjacking leaves elderly man in hospital with gunshot wound

Man left in serious condition after church parking lot shooting.

2 days ago
by Benjamin Leung

News

Kent Police help catch alleged prolific graffiti vandal

Tacoma man reportedly had guns, spray paint, rappelling harness and book about taggers in vehicle

3 days ago
by Steve Hunter

COURTESY PHOTO
State Sen. Karen Keiser will officially retire Dec. 10 from the Legislature after 29 years in office.

Process begins to replace retiring state Sen. Karen Keiser

33rd Legislative District Democrats will nominate candidates to King County Council

2 days ago
by Steve Hunter

Business

Joshua Harris is a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran who runs a security company out of Kent. Courtesy photo

King County veteran selected to national business-growth program

In October, South King County-based company Cascadia Global Security was chosen to be part of the 2024-2025 CEOcircle program, where Continue reading...