News
City of Kent builds general fund reserves to $73 million
2024 Year-End Financial Status Report shows healthy surplus
Business
Kent-based Blue Origin to launch 12th human flight May 31
Will be company’s 32nd flight overall of New Shepard program
News
Kent’s Open Doors for Multicultural Families receives $12M from state
Funds to be used for early learning and family resource centers at planned Kent Multicultural Village
News
Kent Police weren’t part of ICE raid at local business
State law prohibits local agencies to assist federal agents with civil immigration matters
News
Kent-Meridian High teacher wins national civil rights award
Marissa Winmill honored by National Education Association for her work with young women
Life
Khalsa Day Celebration and Parade fills the streets of Kent
May 17 procession reflected the Sikh community’s rich cultural heritage, values of inclusion and service
Life
Children learn about medical exams at Kent Teddy Bear Clinic
Kids got a free bear to be examined by Puget Sound Fire at annual event
News
Pedestrian killed in Kent hit-and-run on Pacific Highway South | Update
Kent man, 41, identified by medical examiner; police arrest Seattle man, 32, in May 22 incident
News
U.S. Rep. Smith rips ICE raid at Kent company
Says ‘Trump administration is terrorizing our community through a series of ICE arrests’
News
ICE arrests 17 in raid at Kent beverage business
Tuesday, May 20 incident at Eagle Beverage; removed in handcuffs and ankle restraints to bus
News
Two Kent-Meridian High School students win photography awards | Photos
Emily Fong won for flag football photo; John Sanchez won for football feature profile photo
Life
Young anglers in Kent participate in annual Fishing Experience
More than 120 children attended Saturday, May 17 event
Life
Water Safety Day at Kent YMCA attracts more than 200 people
Free event designed to emphasize the need for swim lessons
Life
Tahoma National Cemetery to host annual Memorial Day event
Commemorative Ceremony starts at 1 p.m. Monday, May 26
Life
Kent Nerd Party coming to historic downtown June 7
Includes cosplay, miniature painting contests, Lego museum, live action role-playing games
News
Kent Police arrest man wanted by Seattle Police for child rape
Issaquah man, 39, taken into custody without incident at Kent Valley business
Life
PawFest coming to ShoWare Center in Kent on June 7
Dogs and cats will be available to adopt; pet costume contest and other activities to be featured
News
Comcast reports May 19 outage in Kent from vandalized cables
Service expected to be restored later in the day; second outage in a month
News
Medical examiner rules Kent female inmate jail death as ‘natural’
45-year-old woman died April 22 in City of Kent Corrections Facility
News
Kent Police Blotter: April 28 to May 11
Incidents include wanted woman, caught on camera, 99 Ranch Market robbery