A propellant tank inside the Stoke Space rocket manufacturing facility in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Stoke Space

Kent-based Stoke Space receives another $350M in funding

Company plans to launch its first reusable rocket later this year

A pond is one of the features at Kaibara Park, an half-acre park in downtown Kent near the Kent Library. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Woman found dead at downtown Kent park died of drug overdose

King County Medical Examiner’s Office rules Feb. 11 death an accident

Methamphetamine seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). COURTESY FILE PHOTO, DEA

Drug-ring leader with ties to Kent man faces federal charges

Man transported last month from Mexico to U.S.; Kent man sentenced on similar charges

A rendering of what a new manufacturing campus in Kent on the Naden property could look like. COURTESY IMAGE, Mortenson Development

Developer sees Naden property in Kent as prime location

Future manufacturing campus could be ‘catalyst for economic development’

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, surrounded by community members, announces an executive order to protect immigrants at a press conference Feb. 12, 2026. Photo courtesy of King County Office of the Executive

King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.

Gio Moimoi scored 27 for the Chargers as Kentridge defeated Auburn at Kentridge High School. Ben Ray / The Reporter

West Central District basketball tournament previews

Local boys and girls hoops previews for each opening-round matchup on path to state.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald waves and holds the Lombardi Trophy during the parade. Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in Super Bowl parade | Photos

According to city officials, up to 1 million fans flooded downtown Seattle.

The student who allegedly assaulted a man at the walkout was arrested by the Enumclaw Police Department on Porter Avenue. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Two students arrested in Enumclaw after alleged assault at high school walkout

The event was largely peaceful until a “gonzo journalist” appeared to be struck by a student.

Public commentor Lana Bostic speaks in support of Councilmember Martin Moore remaining the council president and in support of the student walkouts. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Federal Way ousts Moore as City Council president

Fellow members claim multiple conflicts of interest; disliked social media post about student protests

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

Shooting in Auburn injures 3 women, one man

Incident occurred Feb. 9 in the 900 block of 26th Street Northeast.

A student holds a sign that reads “deportation disrupts education” during a student-led protest that began at Federal Way High School. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

Federal Way students protest ICE in walkouts

Hundreds participate at Federal Way and Decatur high schools

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Kent Police investigate death of woman found at downtown park

Renton woman, 48, had head injury when located early Feb. 11 at Kaibara Park; injured man also found

 

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Kent mayor plans State of the City address at new facility

Will deliver speech March 19 at Kent East Hill Operations Center

 

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Burlington will be opening this spring on the East Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Burlington Stores

Burlington to open Kent store on East Hill near Target

Will feature discounted brand-name apparel and other items at former TOP Food and Drug store

 

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Ex-Kent-based Thunderbirds star Theodore playing in Olympics for Canada

Defenseman part of team considered a gold-medal favorite in Italy

 

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Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Kendall Anderson

Anderson has coached for 27 years and is the Kentwood wrestling coach.

 

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Kent Book & Art Festival set for March 14 downtown

Independent authors, artists from Kent and nearby communities to be featured at free event

 

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City offers free Family Night Out event at Kent Commons Jan. 23

Chance to explore community center, find out about programs, play carnival-style games

 

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Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Complaints against the king: 1776 and now | In Focus

Are the grievances in the Declaration of Independence again applicable?

 

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

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

 

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The student who allegedly assaulted a man at the walkout was arrested by the Enumclaw Police Department on Porter Avenue. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Two students arrested in Enumclaw after alleged assault at high school walkout

The event was largely peaceful until a “gonzo journalist” appeared to be struck by a student.

 

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, surrounded by community members, announces an executive order to protect immigrants at a press conference Feb. 12, 2026. Photo courtesy of King County Office of the Executive

King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.

 

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