Life
Kent’s Winterfest kicks off holiday season with tree lighting, parade
‘A fun, fabulous time had by all’ during celebration at Town Square Plaza
News
Fifty children participate in 11th annual Kent Police Shop with a Cop
Officers pair up with children to buy gifts at Target from community donations
News
Kent Police arrest man for reportedly texting a child to meet for sex
Police say incident a cautionary story for anyone with children; offer online/cellphone safety advice
Business
School of Rock Kent new owners plan relaunch party Dec. 14
Group looks to bring ‘fresh perspective and energy to iconic music education brand’
News
State Patrol arrests Federal Way man in fatal Kent crash on I-5 | Update
Victim identified; driver faces vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and DUI charges in Dec. 8 collision
News
Man, 27, fatally shot at Kent bar parking lot identified | Update
Died of multiple gunshot wounds early Sunday morning, Dec. 8 at Cloud 9 Bar
News
Judge sentences Kent man to 3 years in prison for gun violations
Dion Cooper, 33, illegally bought and trafficked more than 130 firearms
News
Reports of ‘threats with a gun’ causes Kentwood High lockdown
Subject detained Friday afternoon, Dec. 6; no weapon found
News
Dr. Mueller retires as manager of Regional Animal Services of King County
Worked 12 years leading agency that contracts with 24 cities, including Kent
News
King County to build animal shelter at new site; Kent facility to close
Search for property continues; timeline to be determined; $19.5 million approved for project
Business
California-based El Pollo Loco picks Kent for first Washington location
L.A.-Mex chain restaurant known for its fire-grilled chicken
Life
Cody Jinks Hippies & Cowboys Tour coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center
Tickets go on sale Dec. 6 for July 17 honky-tonk concert
Northwest
King County Metro seeks feedback about connecting buses to light rail
Agency plans to make changes in South King County as light rail opens in 2026
News
Kent Police Blotter: Nov. 13-29
Incidents include stolen vehicle pursuit, apartment shooting, 7-Eleven robberies
News
Kent schools to use 3 snow days to make up for windstorm closure
Potential off days in spring to become regular days after Nov. 20-22 closure due to power outages
News
Man, 21, identified in fatal shooting at Kent parking lot
Hinkley Leifi died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to King County Medical Examiner’s Office
News
South 218th Street widening in Kent step toward transportation corridor
$6 million project to help create 224th Street Corridor between East Hill and West Hill
Sports
Police vs. Fire Charity hockey game coming to Kent on Jan. 11
Fundraiser game to be played prior to Seattle Thunderbirds game at ShoWare Center
News
Kent Police call X repost of Israeli soldiers shocking photo ‘human error’
Photo reportedly depicts Hamas member being detained at gunpoint
Life
Kent’s Allegro dance studio to present sensory friendly holiday show
Performance is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Auburn Performing Arts Center