News
Melissa Laramie leaves Auburn, Kent positions for job in Georgia
Resigned from Auburn School Board; Kent School District communications director job
Business
Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Federal Way
This will be Dick’s ninth burger restaurant; plans to open in 2023.
News
Kent man faces sex charges for text exchanges with 15-year-old girl
Girl was actually a Kent Police officer posing as a teen on dating app
News
Fire destroys barn in Kent; fully engulfed when firefighters arrived
Nobody injured; cause remains under investigation
Life
Dance for Heart fundraising performances in Kent set for May 13
More than 100 performers at Kentridge High School gym
Life
Kent Cornucopia Days to return in July after 2-year absence
Festival features street fair, parade, dragon boat races, fun run
News
Auburn Police jail a Kent man after major drug bust
Fentanyl, heroin, meth, firearms and large amount of cash found
News
How unintended consequences led to King County’s removal of a Green River levee
Officials say the levee destroyed wetland habitat critical for salmon over 60 years.
News
COVID levels rise to ‘medium’ transmission risk in King County
No new restrictions, recommendations or regulations were suggested by health officer Jeff Duchin
Northwest
Washington wolf population continues to rise, report shows
In 2021, four new wolf packs were documented in four different counties.
News
Snoqualmie Tribe receives support from national tribal law experts in case regarding treaty rights
Tribe Chairman says the case may be “the most important Tribal Supreme Court case of our generation.”
News
Judged by XII (Episode 2): Police officer’s history of violence | King County Local Dive
Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
News
City of Auburn to explore annexing Kent neighborhood
The Bridges housing development is completely surrounded by Auburn.
News
Puyallup man arrested for reportedly organizing illegal street races
Part of joint investigation by Kent and Tacoma police departments
News
Kent concert series, historical society part of transit ad campaign
‘Less is More’ ads on buses and light rail encourage people to attend outside events
News
KEA president says board should have continued superintendent search
Teachers union opposed hiring of Interim Superintendent Israel Vela
Northwest
Biden visits Seattle and Green River College during trip to Pacific Northwest
The president will stress infrastructure in Portland and Seattle while raising money for the Democratic Party.
News
Kent robbery suspect enters through Burger King drive-thru window
Employees hid in locked office as suspect with gun takes cash register
News
Kent School Board hires Israel Vela as new superintendent with 3-2 vote
Two members wanted to continue search rather than choosing interim superintendent for the job