Northwest
New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
Sports
Former Kent-based T-Birds star Shea Theodore makes 2026 Olympics
Vegas Golden Knights’ defenseman chosen to Team Canada hockey; played 2010-15 in Kent
News
Medical examiner rules Kent city jail inmate death as ‘natural’
Cause and manner of death ruling made Dec. 26 for man, 36, who died May 15
News
Kent Police Blotter: Dec. 1-27
Incidents include street robbery, man exposes himself, teen points pistol
Business
El Pollo Loco opens in Kent on East Hill
California-based Mexican restaurant along SE 256th Street features authentic fire-grilled chicken
News
Female pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in Kent was pregnant
Jessica Vasquez, 37, was eight months pregnant when hit in Dec. 26 evening collision along 108th Avenue SE
Business
Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent gives away 1,000 meals
Sixth annual Christmas Day event features free meals for those in need
Sports
Kent’s top sports stories of 2025
The 2025 year in review, on the field, pitch, gym and everywhere in between.
News
Year in review: Top Kent stories in 2025
Most viewed articles at kentreporter.com; month-by-month look at headlining stories
News
Yet another pedestrian killed in Kent in collision with vehicle
Dec. 27 incident along SE 208th Street third pedestrian death in five days; fourth in 14 days
News
Vehicle in Kent strikes, kills female pedestrian on East Hill
Dec. 26 incident second pedestrian death in 3 days in Kent; third in 13 days
News
Kent man sentenced for 2022 fatal shooting in Federal Way
Receives nearly 13 years for manslaughter after shooting man unknown to him in street
News
Laura Williams begins Kent School Board director role
Board reelects Meghin Margel as president; chooses Teresa Gregory as vice president
News
People should report home, business flood damages to King County
Fill out online survey for potential funds
News
Pedestrian, 42, dies in Kent collision with vehicle | Update: Man identified
Auburn man killed while trying to cross East Valley Highway Dec. 23 identified by medical examiner
News
Kent crime numbers drop dramatically for second straight year
Commercial burglaries down 60%, vehicle thefts 59% in 2025 compared to 2024
Sports
Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian
Raymond Wong (Jr.) and Harper Bertuccio (Fr.) are this week’s winners and play basketball.
News
Kent Schools Foundation awards $98,000 in grants
Funds 161 proposals developed by 224 educators at 39 schools across Kent School District
News
Auburn man pleads guilty to hate crime on Metro bus in Kent
Made derogatory comments about Black people and assaulted a Black woman in 2024 incident
Sports
Kentwood’s dominance continues in win over Mountlake Terrace
Caleb Ross and AJ Gabriel help bolster Conks to sixth straight win.