News
Kent Police Blotter: June 26 to July 6
Incidents include shootings, robberies, pursuits
Business
12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program
In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of…
News
Man busted for drugs in Kent receives eight-year prison sentence
Part of drug trafficking ring that brought hundreds of pounds of narcotics to Western Washington
News
Judge denies bail reduction, release for man accused of shooting trooper in Kent
Bail remains at $3 million; defense attorney wanted release for drug treatment program
News
King County awards $1.2 million grant to Kent for salmon restoration
Money will be used for projects along the Green River
Business
Kent Chamber of Commerce CEO Harris to participate in leadership program
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation selects her for national business course
Business
Two Kent grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list
Safeway on SE Kent-Kangley and QFC on SE 240th Street
News
Dragon boat races no longer part of Kent Cornucopia Days
Lack of volunteers, resources leads to dropping of event first featured in 2001
Sports
Summer league spotlight: Kentridge and Kentwood boys hoops
“It has been a night and day difference from year one to now.”
Life
51st annual Kent Cornucopia Days set for July 12-14
Three-day festival features street fair, food court, 5K run, parade
News
Congressman Smith weighs in on Supreme Court and Biden
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents Renton, Mercer Island, Tukwila, Des Moines, Federal Way and parts of Seattle,…
News
Register for National Night Out event in Kent coming up Aug. 6
Organize neighborhood or community event to help get to know neighbors and prevent crime
Northwest
King County politicos share thoughts on presidential debate
“I can tell you who didn’t win the debate, and it was the American public.”
News
Kent Police seek $2.25 million mobile command vehicle for major incidents
City applies for federal grant to pay for vehicle to respond to active shooter, mass casualty events
Northwest
Attack websites seep into WA election battles
Such undertakings tend to change few minds and can incite a backlash, especially in communities where negative campaigning…
Sports
U.S. men’s national soccer team has time to turn it around. Can they?
After getting ‘grouped’ in Copa America, the U.S. needs to find momentum heading toward World Cup.
News
Portion of Reith Road in Kent to close for roundabout construction
Detours to be set up during July 9 to Sept. 1 closure at Lake Fenwick Road and South…
Northwest
Landmark Supreme Court decision criminalizes homelessness
In King County, there are about 16,385 people experiencing homelessness on any given night.
Business
India, Nigeria to participate in Kent-based Blue Origin flight
Among nations that have historically lacked access to space
News
Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs
In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes…