Northwest
Local farm’s fame blooms in light of a newly-discovered dahlia
“Daffodahlia” caught the attention of Martha Stewart.
News
Wrong-way driver on I-5 off ramp near Kent faces assault, DUI charges
Friday night, Oct. 4 crash near South 272nd Street injures two
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Meeker Street bridge in Kent expected to reopen by Oct. 11 after repainting
The $2.71 million project had an initial deadline of Sept. 29; deck repairs pushed out to next year
Northwest
Korean Prosecutors Association launches Pacific Northwest Chapter
King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion delivered a speech at the launch ceremony.
Life
Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer
“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.
Northwest
DOH launches app to help cancer survivors
Vital: A Companion App for People Living with Cancer is a partnership between the Washington State Department of…
News
Two Kent teens charged with second-degree assault in beating death of man
They reportedly attacked man to avenge a domestic violence relationship he had with a boy’s mother
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Kent apartment rents remain flat in September with drop of 0.1%
Median rent in Kent is $1,416 for a one-bedroom unit and $1,749 for a two-bedroom unit.
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Son who killed Kent teacher could spend life in a mental hospital
Michael Gese, 32, pleaded not guilty this summer by reason of insanity in 2023 death of Gail Gese
Sports
Kent Reporter Coach of the Month: Eric Brill
Brill is coaching his eleventh season in the Kent School District.
News
Puget Sound Fire moves headquarters to Kent Valley from East Hill
Part of plan to modernize the business side of the organization
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Kent Police arrest two high school students for alleged beating death
Ask for public’s help to find third teen suspect in Aug. 22 incident; arrests at Kentridge, Kent-Meridian
Life
Kent Station shopping center plans Halloween celebration Oct. 31
Trick or treating at local shops from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Business
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sues Kent business
Alleges religious discrimination and retaliation against Logic Staffing
News
Two Kent Police officers fire shots at driver of stolen U-Haul truck
Driver taken into custody; isn’t hit by shots fired after nearly 7-mile pursuit from Kent to SeaTac
Sports
Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake
Kentlake senior Ava Cox and sophomore Cooper Altinay take home this weeks award.
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Kent plans to move City Hall, police headquarters across parking lot
Council will also consider purchase of new office building in north Kent.
Sports
Kentwood’s Diya Thomas dazzles as she sets new school record
She scored a school record six goals in an 8-1 win over Auburn.
Sports
Thunderbirds win in overtime to open home schedule
Nishaan Parmar’s OT goal capped a two goal comeback after the T-Birds trailed 4-2 in third period.
News
Sound Transit breaks ground on second Kent Sounder parking garage
$62 million project scheduled to be done in 2027 with 400-plus stalls