News
Man receives 35-year sentence for 2021 Kent killing of mother
Duane Bates borrowed pipe wrench from neighbor in beating death and later returned it
Business
Kent-based Blue Origin successfully completes 29th New Shepard flight
Unmanned mission launched Feb. 4 from West Texas
News
Kent schools closed for 3rd consecutive day due to icy conditions
Kent School District cancels classes on Wednesday, Feb. 5
News
World Relief office in Kent faces challenging refugee crisis
Trump’s executive order to suspend refugee resettlement directly impacts nonprofit
Business
Texas-based Ezee Fiber to offer internet service in Kent
Company announces $400 million expansion to Washington state; regional headquarters in Kent
News
Kent schools closed Tuesday, Feb. 4 due to icy roads
Second consecutive day of no school due to road conditions
News
Kent Severe Weather Shelter to be open nights of Feb. 3-7
Shelter downtown at Holy Spirit Church will operate from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night
News
Kent Police hire officer who fatally shot Kansas man while on duty
Officer previously worked for Olathe Police Department; remains subject of wrongful death lawsuit
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Ex-Kent schools’ superintendent Watts fired from Georgia job
Gwinnett County board terminates superintendent contract; Watts left Kent in 2021 for position
News
Medical examiner identifies Kent man, 84, killed in car crash
Robert N. Gaunce died from multiple blunt force injuries after truck flipped on its side
Northwest
Congressman Adam Smith criticizes Trump for accusing DEI for plane crash
‘The president is not seeking to solve real problems by blaming DEI,’ Smith says
Sports
Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot to return to Chicago
WNBA point guard spent last two seasons with New York Liberty
News
Man to face sentencing in murder of girlfriend at Kent hotel
A jury convicted Phillip J. Lopez in the 2021 beating death of Amber Keith at Ramada Inn
News
Kent Police Blotter: Jan. 14-25
Incidents include robberies, burglaries, carjackings, stolen vehicles
News
Kent Police arrest woman reportedly trying to break into home
Owner was home and observed woman on security camera trying to open doors
News
King County Council picks Quinn to replace Upthegrove
De’Sean Quinn currently serves on the Tukwila City Council; selected over Keiser and Patterson
News
Gun fired during teen fight outside Kentridge High School
Incident occurred Monday evening, Jan. 27 outside gym packed with fans for unified basketball game
News
Kent mayor, police chief discuss immigration enforcement
No changes planned in city after Trump signs executive orders to arrest immigrants
News
Kent man, 84, dies in two-vehicle crash along 104th Ave. SE
Truck flipped on driver’s side after Monday morning, Jan. 27 collision