News
Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder
A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019
Costco union workers rally outside shareholder meeting
The Costco Teamsters say they will strike if an agreement isn’t reached by Jan. 31.
Showtime for Kent Police officers coming up on CW series
Constantine nominates 3 candidates for King County Council
Trump commutes sentence for Auburn man’s role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach
City of Kent to open Severe Weather Shelter Wednesday night, Jan. 22
Renton hosts south KC march for reproductive rights and more
Business
Kent-based Stoke Space receives $260 million in new investments
More than doubles the company’s total funding, bringing it to $480 million
Kent-based Blue Origin launches first flight of New Glenn rocket
Kent-based Blue Origin reschedules New Glenn rocket launch | Update
Kent-based Blue Origin successfully completes vehicle hotfire test | Update
Southern cooking restaurant to open at Highline College
Sure Lock Escapes opens 2 escape rooms in downtown Kent
Sports
Kentwood hires Quincey Davidson Jr. as new football coach
Davidson has been on the KW staff for two years, graduated from KW in 2012.
Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentlake
Junior swimmer Carson Haspe and sophomore gymnast Kayelin Giles take home this weeks awards.
Life
Climbing gym comes with a solution for the Federal Way community
“One of the most common complaints or issues that I see is that there’s not much to do in Federal Way.”
Opinion
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
I feared the day when passersby on the streets would start in with, “Hey, get a look at Uncle Fester there!” or “What’s cookin’, Kojak?!”
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
Grappling with the finality of an oncologist’s statement | Whale’s Tales
Northwest
End of a pepperoni era: The Fairwood Shakey’s closes
Shakey’s fans were given one more day to say goodbye to the beloved restaurant.
Washington judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
A Seattle judge has granted Washington’s request to temporarily block Trump’s executive order
Renton Police arrest man for reportedly killing his mother
Washington AG sues over Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Mercer Island man sentenced for attempted sexual abuse of teen on aircraft
Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges
Renton community rallies around local man who died in Philippines
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Comcast outage in South King County caused by vandals
Kent Police arrest man in sports bar parking lot shooting
Man says he’s ‘truly sorry’ for Kent Denny’s shooting that hurt 5
State penalizes Kent recycling company for dangerous waste violations
Trump commutes sentence for Auburn man’s role in Jan. 6 Capitol breach