Dwight Dively poses with the proclamation and the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service. Photo courtesy of King County

Northwest

King County honors budget director for distinguished service

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth…

Dylan Reynolds takes a shot for Kentridge. Photo provided by Robbie Mullikin.

Sports

Pack the Gym 2026: Kent tradition continues

Kent-Meridian and Kentridge brought the whole Kent community together.

Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

News

Kent police: Call 911 regardless of immigration status

Kent police says it does not assist with immigration enforcement.

A GoFundMe has been launched for Okanagan Spirits brand ambassador Jenny Newell who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in early December. (Okanagan Spirits/Contributed)

Community

‘Raise a glass for Jenny’: Fundraiser for OK Spirits ambassador with brain cancer

The fundraiser will be hosted at the Flip Flops and Hops Eatery

File Photo, Kent Reporter

News

Man, 37, stabs another man in arm at Kent Library

Police arrest man for investigation of second-degree assault in Jan. 16 incident

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News

Kent School District ‘misleading’ stipend list causes inquiries

District released public record document with payments to administrators of $26,000 to $41,000.

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Business

Kent-based Blue Origin completes 17th human spaceflight

Company has flown 98 people into space as part of its New Shepard tourist program

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Business

City of Kent finds developer to purchase Naden property

Panel selects Minneapolis-based Mortenson to attract manufacturer

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Sports

Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake

Ben Sanders (Jr.) swim and Kyra Ready (Jr.) dance are this week’s winners.

File Photo, Kent Reporter

News

Kent Public Works employees help stop, catch wire thief

Spot man reportedly breaking into junction box near Fourth Avenue South and Willis Street

The westbound lanes of South 272nd Street in Kent between Pacific Highway South and South Star Lake Road will close for about four days Jan. 23-26 to install light poles. COURTESY IMAGE, Sound Transit

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Westbound S. 272nd Street in Kent to close for a few days

Daytime hours Jan. 23-26 between Pacific Highway South and South Star Lake Road to install light poles

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News

Kent Police seek driver that injured teen pedestrian

Woman reportedly driving gray SUV during Dec. 2, 2025 incident in 11400 block of SE 232nd St.

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Life

City offers free Family Night Out event at Kent Commons Jan. 23

Chance to explore community center, find out about programs, play carnival-style games

Ethan Page. COURTESY PHOTO, BR/WWE

Life

NXT Live coming to ShoWare Center in Kent Feb. 14

To feature Ethan Page, Jacy Jayne and many more

IJenNeh will perform a vibrant fusion of African rhythms, reggae, pop and gospel on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Kent Lutheran Church. COURTESY PHOTO, IJenNeh

Life

Kent Lutheran Church to offer two free concerts

IJenNeh plays fusion of African rhythms, reggae, pop and gospel Jan. 31; Off Their Rockers perform Feb. 21

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News

Man who injured 5 in Kent Denny’s shooting out of prison

Frank Evans III free 17 years earlier after sentence reduction in 2007 late-night incident

Jordon Marshelle Barrett was inspired to create her South King County-based non-profit The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project after a horseback riding retreat in Roy, Washington. Courtesy photo.

Business

New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower

The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project is raising funds to provide equestrian experiences for local kids in the foster care system.

Haven Apartment Homes. COURTESY PHOTO, KCHA

News

King County Housing Authority buys Kent apartment complex

Purchases Haven Apartment Homes near Kent-Meridian High School

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News

State Patrol seeks witnesses to fatal hit-and-run in Kent

Kent pedestrian, 55, killed while crossing SR 516 near Meeker Street on Dec. 13, 2025

Howard Hanson Dam on the upper Green River, about 20 miles southeast of Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

News

Murray helps lead fight to restore Hanson Dam federal funding

Congress approves $195 million toward fish passage, water storage project along Green River