Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)

Northwest

Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond…

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

News

Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

Chargers senior Giovanni Moimoi goes up for a dunk. Nathan Hyun / The Reporter

Sports

Kentridge opens season with win over River Ridge

Gio Moimoi has game high 29 points, Jaylen Keowla scores 19.

Kentwood’s Brandon Tagle boxes out for a rebound. Nathan Hyun / The Reporter

Sports

Kentwood’s late rally not enough against Auburn

Senior Brandon Tagle had 30 in the loss to six-time league winners.

An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)

Northwest

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified…

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Northwest

SR 167 will see overnight closure in Auburn on Dec. 3-4

From 15th Street Northwest to S. 277th Street beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, to 4 a.m.…

All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County

Business

King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

Courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
Washington’s pickleball license plate.

Northwest

Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

Melvin Knott | Obituary

Obituaries

Melvin Knott | Obituary

Melvin Jeffery Knott

Opinion

Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary

For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought…

Kentwood players run together to move the ball. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin

Sports

Kentwood falls to Curtis in Week 10 playoff tussle

Conks stopped a game shy of the state tournament in 10-point loss to Vikings.

On Nov. 6, “Too Tall” Winston of the Harlem Globetrotters visited students at East Hill Elementary School in Kent. The visit was coordinated by the accesso ShoWare Center, which is hosting the Globetrotters on Jan. 30, 2026, during their 100 Year Tour. The show includes the popular gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks, along with pre-game and post-game fun. Tickets can be purchased at accessoshowarecenter.com. COURTESY PHOTOS

Life

Globetrotter ‘Too Tall’ Winston visits East Hill Elementary

On Nov. 6, “Too Tall” Winston of the Harlem Globetrotters visited students at East Hill Elementary School in…

Democratic state Rep. Edwin Obras, left, is defending a seat he was appointed to in the 33rd Legislative District. He faces a challenge from Democrat Kevin Schilling, right, who is mayor of Burien. Courtesy photos

News

Obras pulls ahead in close race for WA state House seat

It’s a close contest between two Democrats for a Washington state House seat in the 33rd Legislative District.

Kent Youth and Family Services (KYFS) is one location that is still up and running after not receiving operational funding since Nov. 1. Courtesy photo

News

Low-income families face loss of preschool programs

Kent Youth and Family Services is still up and running for now.

William Portmann | Obituary

Obituaries

William Portmann | Obituary

William Louis Portmann

A scene at the Kent Food Bank at the Birch Creek apartment complex. Photo by Mariah Hill

News

Shutdown’s effects ripple into Kent Food Bank

As the federal government entered day 34 of its shutdown, families gathered at the Kent Food Bank at…

Tree of Hope festival returns on Saturday, Nov. 22. (Tree of Hope)

Entertainment

Tree of Hope to light up Kelowna’s Landmark District

The lights turn on Saturday, Nov. 22

The Festival of Trees experience will run through Nov. 22 to Jan. 4 (Mission Hill)

Community

Bring sparkle to the season at West Kelowna’s Mission Hill Family Estate Winery

Check out the festival of trees from Nov. 22 to Jan. 4

BigWu caters to high school athletes throughout the surround Kent area. Photo courtesy of BigWu Fitness.

Business

BigWu Fitness gets a BigWin

BigWu has won Best Fitness Center for the Best of Kent 2025.

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Northwest

King County courthouse dog retires after 10 years of service

On Oct. 21, a beloved, four-legged member of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office team officially retired after…