Northwest
King County Metro bus fares resume Oct. 1
Fares were suspended in March due to COVID-19
News
Light rail construction transforms West Hill in Kent
New stations to be built as Sound Transit targets 2024 opening
News
Kent City Council won’t defund Police Department
‘Reducing the number of officers in Kent will not improve public safety’
Sports
Riverbend Driving Range reopens temporarily in Kent
Two phases of renovation complete; one remains
News
First Bezos Academy free preschool to open in Des Moines
Amazon founder plans many schools for underserved children
Business
Union files charges against QFC, Fred Meyer over Black Lives Matter button ban
Grocery store workers condemn ban; QFC spokesperson says wristband options available to employees
News
Kent Police crack down on street racing as it spreads across city, region
Parking lots at Dick’s Drive-In, LA Fitness become gathering spots
News
Sound Transit delays construction of Kent parking garage for train commuters
Project placed on pause because of declining revenues due to COVID-19
News
LaPorte to retire as city of Kent Public Works director
11 years as head of department; 31 years with city
News
Former Kent pro soccer team owner pleads guilty to rape
Dion Earl, 48, was charged last year in Kirkland case
Business
City of Kent to add large, outdoor warehousing activities to B&O tax
Extension will increase revenue by about $2.1M per year
News
Closure of 4th and Willis intersection in Kent set for Sept. 25-27
Crews finishing up work on roundabout
Business
City of Kent awards grants of $6,500 to 300-plus small businesses
$2.1 million from federal CARES Act funds to combat COVID-19 impact
News
Arrest made in Kent fatal stabbing | Update
57-year-old man faces potential second-degree murder charge
Northwest
Tips to combat ‘unhealthy’ air from wildfire smoke | King County Emergency Management
Stay indoors as much as possible tops list
Business
Business stays strong at Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent
New restaurant survives economic challenges