News
Kent Library to remain closed for 4-6 weeks after water damage from fire
Drop box fire Dec. 3 caused sprinkler system to activate
News
King County woman among first in state to test positive for Omicron
Omicron appears to be more transmissible than the Delta variant.
News
Kent man charged with murder after man fatally shot, left in ditch near Auburn
Body of Uso Hale, 39, found in unincorporated King County. His last known address was in Federal Way.
Life
Kent celebrates Winterfest with tree lighting, parade | Photos
Residents participated in the holiday happenings at Town Square Plaza, Kent Station
News
Black drivers disproportionately pulled over by WSP in King, Pierce counties
A study by WSU researchers examined over 3 million traffic stops performed by WSP officers.
Business
Large warehouse in Kent to replace KOA campground
California developer bought property for $10.3 million; camping sites opened in 1978
News
Tacoma woman, 26, killed in four-vehicle I-5 crash near Kent
Kent man arrested for investigation of vehicular homicide in early Saturday collision
News
Kent City Councilmember Bill Boyce to challenge Sen. Mona Das for 47th District seat
Republican Boyce has served 10 years on City Council after 16 years on Kent School Board
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South King mayors meet to address crime, gun violence
The mayors of Federal Way, Kent, Auburn and Renton attended the Dec. 3 meeting.
News
State Sen. Mona Das to run for reelection in 47th legislative district
Kent Democrat seeks second four-year term in 2022
News
Inquest into Seattle Police killing of Kent man changed to Jan. 24
King County’s initial start date was in December; hearing could last until Feb. 4
News
Millennium Elementary School classroom in Kent closed due to COVID-19
Students in class will switch to remote learning; rest of school remains open
Sports
Tacoma Stars to open MASL season Dec. 11 at Kent’s ShoWare Center
Will play San Diego Sockers, one of the Western Division favorites
News
FEMA to send mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit to Western Washington
The mobile site is set to open Dec. 20 in Federal Way; additional locations to come.
News
NASA selects Kent-based Blue Origin to help develop new space station
One of three companies chosen; Blue Origin to receive estimated $130 million contract
News
Washington health officials discuss response to new COVID variant
Things will be handled with Omicron variant similar to the Delta variant.
Sports
City of Kent’s Christmas Rush Fun Run and Walk on Dec. 11
Register online through Dec. 9 or in person on morning of race
Sports
Auburn High School celebrates Bobby Vogel during basketball game
Vogel served as the boys basketball team manager for nearly two decades.
News
Kent’s West Hill water tower on the way up to 16 stories
Construction could be completed by spring; reservoir to go into service by fall