Northwest
Nonprofit helps local Vietnamese community thrive
Helping Link offers free support services and programs to the Vietnamese population in the area.
Life
Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library
The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…
Northwest
Mercer Island kept quiet teacher’s alleged sexual misconduct
High school teacher Gary “Chris” Twombley put on administrative leave in December 2023 by district
Business
Best of Kent 2025: Nomination round is underway
Nomination round ends Aug. 22. Voting round begins Sept. 12.
Northwest
WA congressman riffs on national security in the Trump era
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, likened the president’s approach to drunk…
Northwest
New Washington state laws that took effect July 27
Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.
Obituaries
Bob Jones | Obituary
Bob Jones 7/3/1949-2/28/2025, famed trombonist and pianist (Kent-Meridian 1967) has passed. Read his obituary and leave remembrances at:…
Northwest
Immigration arrests surged last month in Washington
Newly revealed arrest records offer the clearest look yet at how Trump’s immigration crackdown is unfolding
Northwest
Cedar River asphalt plant near Renton will no longer be built
Lakeside Industries drops plan for a controversial asphalt plant on SR 169.
Opinion
Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column
As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke…
Northwest
I-405 weekend closures scheduled for this summer in Renton
Closures will typically run from late Friday night to early Monday morning on several dates over next few…
Opinion
Kent Partnership is leading on gun violence reduction
Kent is making strides to reduce gun violence in our neighborhoods, in part thanks to a new partnership…
News
Fourth of July weekend weather in King County
Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below…
News
Man sentenced for death of Washington State Patrol trooper
Will serve more than 10 years for vehicular homicide for death of Christopher Gadd, a Kentlake High graduate
Northwest
Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington on July 1
Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation…
Obituaries
Eileen Hanken | Obituary
Eileen Hanken passed away February 3rd, 2025 at the age of 87. She is survived by her husband…