Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol

News

Kent pedestrian killed in hit-and-run along SR 516

Kent man, 55, dies at scene Saturday night, Dec. 13 near West Meeker Street as vehicle flees

A breach in the Desimone levee Dec. 15 along the Green River in Tukwila. COURTESY SCREENSHOT/Video, King County Sheriff’s Office

Northwest

Army Corps assists King County with Green River levee breach

Reduces water flow from Hanson Dam; provides personnel support; super sacks

A breach in the Desimone Levee along the Green River on Dec. 15 in Tukwila. SCREENSHOT/Video, Courtesy King County Sheriff’s Office

News

Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila

Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County

Green River flooding in Kent, looking to the north, along West Valley Highway, south of SR 516 (aka Kent Des Moines Road). COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

News

City of Kent reopens West Valley Highway in north part of town | Update

Back open Tuesday morning, Dec. 16 between S. 180th Street and S. 196th Street; other streets still closed

Crews with Washington State Department of Transporation (WSDOT) fill sandbags for use along SR 167 in Kent and Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, WSDOT

News

State mobilization authorized to fight flooding in Kent, Auburn

State Patrol Chief John Batiste approves the mobilization of state resources after request by fire chiefs

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Both directions of SR 167 in Kent, Auburn now closed again

WSDOT had reopened southbound lanes for several hours Monday morning, Dec. 15

King County Councilmember Steffanie Fain, left, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and King County Councilmember Sarah Perry meet Dec. 12 along the Green River in Tukwila. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

News

Flooding continues to impact city of Kent Saturday, Dec. 13

Christmas Rush run/walk cancelled; another street closed; elected officials meet

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Kent closes section of another street due to flooding

Portion of 78th Avenue South shut down; Christmas Rush run/walk remains on for Dec. 13

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News

Fincher’s farewell to Kent City Council after 12 years

‘We have to make sure that our people know we care for them,’ Brenda Fincher says

File Photo, Kent Reporter

News

Kent Police arrest man for DUI passed out in vehicle in road

911 caller reports car stopped in roadway with engine running along 88th Avenue South

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News

Kent closes portions of two more streets due to water over roadway

124th Avenue SE and SE 256th Street added to list; long section of West Valley Highway still closed

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City of Kent closes portion of West Valley Highway due to flooding

Shut down between Frager Road and South 277th Street; three other streets also closed

File Photo, Kent Reporter

News

Kent Police officer fires gun at suspect but man not hit

Sexual assault suspect taken into custody after nearly 3-hour incident Dec. 10 at Indigo Springs Apartments

Kent School Board directors Teresa Gregory (top left), Tim Clark and Donald Cook during a Dec. 3 work session with staff about the Kent School District’s budget. VIDEO SCREENSHOT, Kent School District

News

Kent School Board seeks budget cut details from district staff

Wants break down of $7 million in reductions from this year’s budget; student enrollment decline to continue

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Life

Plenty of smiles at annual Kent Winterfest celebration | Photos

Residents show up to Town Square Plaza, Kent Station for tree lighting, parade

The Tacoma Stars open their 2025-26 Major Arena Soccer League season Saturday, Dec. 13 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Tacoma Stars

Sports

Tacoma Stars open soccer season Dec. 13 in Kent

Major Arena Soccer League team plays home games at ShoWare Center

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

News

Judge sentences man, 40, for 2021 Kent drive-by shooting

Receives nearly 5 years in prison; shots fired at two people in vehicle for lack of drug payment

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Motorcyclist recovering after Kent hit-and-run on East Hill

Galen Morris injured after hosting karaoke at Kent bar; friends start fundraiser

Steffanie Fain. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

News

Steffanie Fain receives Sound Transit Board appointment

Newly elected King County Councilmember to represent Kent, Renton and other cities

Torklift Central organizes the annual Turkey Challenge in Kent to bring in food and cash for the Kent Food Bank. COURTESY PHOTO, Torklift Central

Business

Kent Turkey Challenge brings in 7,321 food items, $13,618

Businesses, churches, schools contribute cans of food, money to Kent Food Bank