News
Kent apartment rents increase sharply over the past month
Up 2.2% in April compared to March
Life
Fancy playground among new features at Kent’s West Fenwick Park
Equipment allows for a real-life, playable version of the Chutes and Ladders board game
News
Kentwood High’s Zerr named U.S. Presidential Scholar semifinalist
One of nearly 625 chosen from 6,500 candidates across the nation
Sports
Emerald Downs to allow fans this horse racing season
At 25% capacity under state guidelines; fans were banned last year due to COVID-19
Sports
Kent-based Seattle Thunderbirds promote Colin Campbell to president
Will oversee hockey and business operations
Business
Kent City Council declines to move forward on pay hike for grocery workers
Majority says city shouldn’t play role in telling businesses to raise pay
News
City of Kent to pay $4.4M settlement in police shooting from liability fund
Confidential negotiations with mediator determined amount
News
Mother’s fight for justice leads to $4.4M settlement with Kent in son’s death
City agrees to payment after Joseph-McDade fatally shot by police officer in 2017
Business
Terreno Realty acquires Kent property for $10 million
4.4-acre site in Kent Valley along 68th Avenue South
News
Renton man could face murder charge in March 30 Kent shooting
Marcus Golden killed on his way to an apartment where a man and woman were arguing
News
Man charged in 2017 Kent murder of 17-year-old outside service station
Fled to Mexico after shooting
Business
Kent-based Blue Origin conducts astronaut rehearsal for future customer flights
Company completes another successful mission April 14
News
City of Kent settles Joseph-McDade civil rights lawsuit for $4.4 million
Giovann Joseph-McDade fatally shot by police after short pursuit in 2017
News
City of Kent recommends alternate routes due to stuck railroad gates
Malfunction causing long delays Wednesday morning at several crossings
News
Kent Police reactivate school zone speed cameras | Update
Cameras are at six elementary schools; fines are $136 or $248 based on speed
News
Kent’s World Relief Seattle receives grant to help feed young children
Between $15,000 and $25,000 from national No Kid Hungry campaign
News
Legislature approves streamlined sales tax mitigation funds for Kent
Measure worth $12.1 million to city over next five years
News
Developer withdraws Kent land-use change to allow townhouses
City Council turned down Oakpointe Communities proposal in March