Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

News

Health services levy added to Nov. ballot for Valley Medical

The levy comes amid a tumultuous financial year for the hospital.

Kallie Phon takes a chip shot for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Kentwood girls golf continues to dominate

After a 2nd place finish at state in 2025, the Conks look to take home the crown this…

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News

Audit finds potential fraud in King County social services department

The department’s grant awards increased 95% in five years.

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Kent City Council approves $63.5 million campus relocation project

Work will begin on new administrative services building, Centennial Center; City Hall to come down

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Kent-based Puget Sound Fire Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb dies of cancer

Webb, 55, spent 26 years with the agency; diagnosed with cancer in late December 2024

Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO

Northwest

Western states form vaccine alliance as Florida plans to end vaccine mandates

The Democratic governors of California, Oregon and Washington said Sept. 3 they are forming an alliance to coordinate…

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Life

Kentridge High Class of 1975 to celebrate 50th reunion

Activities set for Sept. 12-14 include ‘Local Cruise In,’ dinner, bar gatherings

Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs

Life

Rainier Youth Choirs invites young singers for 19th season

South King County singers grades 2-12 can join now, with rehearsals beginning Sept. 15.

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News

Kent Police arrest man for eluding after chase into Federal Way

Pursuit began Sept. 2 along West Meeker Street and ended on Pacific Highway South

Graph courtesy of Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN).

News

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Events start in September for Kent-based nonprofit Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN)

Miles Fuavai makes a one-handed interception during practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

NPSL football preseason predictions

Top to bottom prediction for how the NPSL will finish in the 2025 season.

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News

I-5 South 272nd northbound off-ramp to close two weekends in Kent

10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday Sept. 5-8 and Sept. 12-15 for Sound Transit construction

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Congresswoman Kim Schrier calls for Kennedy’s resignation

Actions as Health and Human Services secretary ‘jeopardize the health and safety of the American people’

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News

Kent man, 52, killed in crash along SR 18 in Auburn

Two vehicles collided traveling westbound Wednesday night, Sept. 3

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Kent City Council questions Metro about cutting bus route | Update

Members also voice concerns about areas of East Hill without service

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Kent-based Project Feast receives $86,750 county grant

Funds to help rescue surplus crops from local farmers to support culinary training for immigrants and refugees

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Business

Kent Chamber to host Fred Meyer closure roundtable Sept. 9

Public invited to share ideas, voice concerns and collaborate on solutions

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Anti-Trump protests line overpasses in Kent, Auburn, Covington | Photos

People show up Labor Day along SR 18 and SR 167

The Enumclaw Fire Department responded to the fire at the Enumclaw 7-11 around 3 a.m. Aug. 27. COURTESY PHOTO, Enumclaw Fire Department

News

Kent man charged with Enumclaw 7-Eleven arson

Jerome Whitmore claimed he was trying to summon police because he was being chased by a gang.

File Photo, Kent Reporter

Business

Crime stats show theft dropping at Kent East Hill Fred Meyer

Kroger listed theft as one reason for closing store despite 48% drop in incidents from 2022 to 2024