News
Kent apartment rents drop 0.4% in July; up 14% compared to last year
First decline since January
Sports
Glenn loses in Pro Stock quarterfinals at Pacific Raceways in Kent
Drag racer who grew up in Covington returns to track for first time as pro
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King County Local Dive: 2 random killings and a drug ring
A new podcast for King County residents
Business
Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton
After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the…
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Kent city officials raise American flag at roundabout to downtown
New flagpole installation at Fourth Avenue South and Willis Street
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Application deadline for Kent School Board seat extended to Aug. 22
Board hopes to attract more applicants
News
Sound Transit approves free transit for kids, teens
Beginning Sept. 1, youth ages 18 and under can ride for free on Sound Transit transportation.
News
County sets plan to reduce wildfire risk in rural areas
Communities like the Enumclaw Plateau, Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley will need a blend of strategies to face…
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Charge against Kent man upgraded to murder in July 4 shooting
Matthew Saelor, 19, died three days after he was shot in the head in Federal Way neighborhood
Business
Andover closes lease deals on Kent industrial, office spaces
Seven industrial, two office space leases
News
Kent’s World Relief receives grant to help feed refugee children
Will assist newly arrived refugee and immigrant families with young children
Sports
Drag racing rookie of the year returns home to Pacific Raceways
Dallas Glenn will race at Pacific Raceways for the first time since becoming a professional driver.
News
Kent Police Blotter: July 12-24
Incidents include gun threats, attempted robberies, commercial burglaries
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Kent Police officer suffers minor injuries in vehicle collision
Other driver sustained a broken leg in July 26 crash at SE 208th Street and 116th Avenue SE
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King County Council votes to give free transit passes to youth
All King County residents under the age of 19 to ride for free on ORCA transit.
News
Kent man faces at least 10 years in prison for drug trafficking
Drug ring distributed heroin, fentanyl and meth in the Puget Sound region
Northwest
Washington cracks down on invasive European Green Crabs
State invests in emergency measures to stop the spread.
News
UW professor sues school over indigenous land acknowledgment
Stuart Reges says University of Washington’s statement is “hollow” without “concrete action.”
News
Heatwave means mid-90s temperatures all week in Puget Sound region
Another heatwave is on its way toward the greater Seattle area, with temperatures in the mid-90s likely throughout…
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King County Local Dive: Unauthorized ballot box signs, fentanyl crisis, deputy-involved shooting, puppy sales
A new podcast for King County residents