News
Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.
News
City of Kent closes portion of West Valley Highway due to flooding
Shut down between Frager Road and South 277th Street; three other streets also closed
News
Kent Police officer fires gun at suspect but man not hit
Sexual assault suspect taken into custody after nearly 3-hour incident Dec. 10 at Indigo Springs Apartments
News
Kent School Board seeks budget cut details from district staff
Wants break down of $7 million in reductions from this year’s budget; student enrollment decline to continue
Life
Plenty of smiles at annual Kent Winterfest celebration | Photos
Residents show up to Town Square Plaza, Kent Station for tree lighting, parade
Sports
Kentridge opens season with win over River Ridge
Gio Moimoi has game high 29 points, Jaylen Keowla scores 19.
Sports
Kentwood’s late rally not enough against Auburn
Senior Brandon Tagle had 30 in the loss to six-time league winners.
Sports
Tacoma Stars open soccer season Dec. 13 in Kent
Major Arena Soccer League team plays home games at ShoWare Center
News
Judge sentences man, 40, for 2021 Kent drive-by shooting
Receives nearly 5 years in prison; shots fired at two people in vehicle for lack of drug payment
Sports
Kentwood dominates in first sanctioned flag football games
Conks’ three-headed quarterback trio helps the offense score 79 points in two games.
News
Motorcyclist recovering after Kent hit-and-run on East Hill
Galen Morris injured after hosting karaoke at Kent bar; friends start fundraiser
News
Steffanie Fain receives Sound Transit Board appointment
Newly elected King County Councilmember to represent Kent, Renton and other cities
Northwest
WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge
A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified…
Business
Kent Turkey Challenge brings in 7,321 food items, $13,618
Businesses, churches, schools contribute cans of food, money to Kent Food Bank
News
Light rail’s opening day arrives Saturday, Dec. 6 in Kent, Federal Way
Celebrations planned at three new stations as service along 7.8-mile extension begins
Sports
Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentridge
Collin Jones (Sr.) tennis and Keaira Sinclair (Sr.) gymnastics are this week’s winners.
Northwest
Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and…
Business
Kent Police arrest 12 in East Hill shoplifting sting
Focus on eight stores, including Ross Dress for Less, Home Depot, Target and Harbor Freight
News
Kent Police Blotter: Nov. 24-30
Incidents include Chevron ATM stolen, stabbing, assault, pedestrian struck by vehicle
News
Light rail parking garages too big, too small or just right?
Service starts Dec. 6 at 3 new stations in Kent, Des Moines and Federal Way