News
Train strikes, kills Kent man, 64, in wheelchair on tracks
Feb. 4 incident at East James Street second death by train in three days in Kent
Business
Man who stole from Kent company receives 18-month sentence
Information technology manager used scheme to steal nearly $1 million over 7-year period
Kent City Council approves sale of Naden property to developer
Minnesota-based Mortenson to pay $18.3 million with plans for manufacturing campus
Kent-based Blue Origin pauses New Shepard flight program
Kent Downtown Partnership offers facade improvement grants
Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent gives away 1,000 meals
Kent-based Blue Origin flies wheelchair user into space for first time
Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent to give away meals Christmas Day
Sports
Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner
With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner to offer… Continue reading
Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentridge
Martino Boprey (Sr.) wrestling and LaJaya Brown (Sr.) are this week’s winners.
Life
Kent Book & Art Festival set for March 14 downtown
Independent authors, artists from Kent and nearby communities to be featured at free event
Opinion
Searching for truth in a world of manipulation | Whale’s Tales
The word pops up from time to time, but most of us are unlikely to pay it much attention. Well,… Continue reading
Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought ice and… Continue reading
Thoughts on protests and freedom of speech in America | Whale’s Tales
Extend MLK Jr. Way to honor his vision | Commentary
Where cultures intertwine, community thrives | Guest column
King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s future
Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column
Northwest
State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington
Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.
Man dies in officer-involved shooting in Federal Way
Man reportedly attempts carjacking Friday morning, Feb. 6
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