Business
Andover closes Kent deals on office, industrial space
Five industrial spaces, one office lease in Kent Valley
Business
Kent-based Blue Origin completes fifth human spaceflight
Six-member crew launched from West Texas on June 4 for 10-minute flight
News
Flag raised at Kent City Hall for Pride Month
Mayor Dana Ralph will proclaim June as LGBTQ+Pride Month
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Solar power arrives at Kent United Methodist Church
PSE grant pays for $102,000 project that will reduce church’s energy costs and its carbon footprint
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Housing First: Special podcast series on King County’s Health Through Housing program
Special podcast series.
News
Kent student accepted into prestigious US Naval Academy
Kentridge senior Laird DesMarais will depart for the United States Naval Academy in late June for “Plebe Summer.”
News
Kent apartment rents up 18% compared to same time last year
Rates went up in May for fifth consecutive month
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Red, White & Blues Festival returns in Federal Way
The free festival includes live music, a fireworks show and more on July 4.
Life
Gnome Trail draws visitors to whimsical patch of forest in Maple Valley
There is a small issue of broken gnomes and even instances of intentional vandalism.
News
State Patrol arrests man for drive-by shooting in Kent on Highway 167
Renton man reportedly fired shots at vehicle in May 18 incident
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New rescue boat ‘Zenith’ expected to make regional impact
Vessel will serve communities beyond South King Fire’s main jurisdictions of Federal Way and Des Moines, including Vashon…
News
Law enforcement task force kills man in Kent wanted for murder
Man reportedly fled California after killing his former girlfriend whose body remains missing
News
King County Democrats endorse Kaur, Stearns in state races
Both are running in the 47th District that includes parts of Kent, Auburn and Covington
News
Kent Police Blotter: May 10-30
Incidents include shots fired, armed robbery, dead body, child’s death, bar brawl
Sports
Seattle Thunderbirds advance to WHL Championship Series
Kent-based team rallies to beat Kamloops in game seven; will face Edmonton next
News
Kent apartment fire displaces eight families on East Hill
Red Cross assists nearly 20 people at Alvista 240 Apartments after Sunday fire
Sports
Kentridge High senior Saydi Orange captures state javelin title
Easily defeats rest of field with throw of 153-9
News
Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County
The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.
News
Monkeypox comes to town, bad timing on police recruitment banner, protesters slam Kirkland hotel | King County Local Dive
A new podcast for King County residents
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Against the grain: Reagan Dunn holds the torch for King County conservatives
What it means to be the top Republican in a liberal King County government.