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News

Two men killed in Kent vehicle crash identified

The two men killed in a fatal car crash May 24 in Kent have been identified by the…

Photos of Oshea Williams. From charging documents.

News

Kent man arrested for 2020 fatal Renton shooting

The man attempted to flee on foot, but officers arrested him near Benson Drive and SE 172nd St.

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Life

King County Housing Authority offers new youth programs in Kent, Auburn

A new King County Housing Authority (KCHA) partnership with Northwest Credible Messenger will bring additional youth development programs…

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Man, 25, fatally shot at Kent apartment complex on Sunday

A 25-year-old man was fatally shot early Sunday morning, May 24 in Kent at the Chandlers Bay Apartments…

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2 men killed in Kent when vehicle strikes pole, catches fire

Two men were killed when their vehicle crashed into a pole and caught fire early Sunday morning, May…

The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11, 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

News

Apply for federal flood assistance funds by June 10

Affected by the December floods? June 10 is the deadline to apply for federal assistance programs Federal Emergency…

Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…

The Middle Fork Snoqualmie River in North Bend, Nov. 30, 2024. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

News

Local rivers carry extra risk after December flooding, officials say

Residents should watch out for drowning hazards on local rivers this summer, according to a statement from the…

Rena Flaherty in a city of Kent jail cell, where she died April 22, 2025. A corrections officer looks through the cell door window. COURTESY PHOTO, Court documents

News

Kent faces lawsuit after female inmate death in city jail

The city of Kent faces a federal civil lawsuit for its alleged “negligence” and “deliberate indifference to medical…

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News

Kent School Board names 3 candidates for vacant position

The Kent School Board will consider three candidates to fill a vacant seat.

U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Dept. of Justice

News

Kent man, 33, sentenced to six years for drug trafficking

A 33-year-old Kent man received a six-year prison sentence for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy while…

The Kent International Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent International Festival

Life

Kent International Festival set for May 30 at ShoWare Center

The 18th annual Kent International Festival returns from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at…

Crews begin work on a solar installation project at Messiah Lutheran Church in Auburn funded by a state Department of Commerce grant. COURTESY PHOTO, Messiah Lutheran Church

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Churches in Kent, Auburn receive state solar project grants

One church in Auburn and another one in Kent will be installing solar panels after receiving grants from…

Kentridge High School librarian Gavin Downing speaks at the May 13 Kent School Board meeting against cuts of library assistants and a potential buyout of Superintendent Israel Vela. Many people at the meeting dressed in black in protest of cuts. COURTESY SCREENSHOT, Kent School District

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Kent School District employees object to cuts, Vela buyout

Jennifer Huck, a library assistant at Sunrise Elementary School, didn’t hesitate to tell the Kent School Board her…

The Marine Memorial near Round Pass, which is accessible by hiking or biking. Photo courtesy of National Park Service.

Northwest

Memorial Day at Mt. Rainier: ‘The Flight Has Ended, They Are Now In Thy Keeping’

This Memorial Day weekend, consider making a trip to the southeast side of Mt. Rainier National Park, where,…

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Business

Businesses honor Kent officers during National Police Week

Local businesses turned National Police Week into a way to thank officers for their daily work with deliveries…

Kyle Cathcart. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office

News

Covington man pleads not guilty to murder of his wife

A 41-year-old Covington man pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder of his wife, Jodi Ann Cathcart, 36, after…

Kentlake nominees pictured at the 2025 athlete of the year ceremony. Photo provided by Robby Mullikin

Sports

Kent Reporter Athlete of the Year voting has closed

Voting for the Kent Reporter’s Athlete of the Year for the 2025-2026 school year has closed.

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Business

Owner of 2 Kent Chevron stations penalized for safety violations

The state Department of Ecology issued two penalties totaling more than $42,000 to the owner of two Kent…

Kent School District Deputy Superintendent Wade Barringer. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

News

Enumclaw selects Wenzel as superintendent over Kent’s Barringer

The Enumclaw School District picked Mark Wenzel over Kent School District Deputy Superintendent Wade Barringer for its superintendent…