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King County Councilmember Steffanie Fain, left, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and King County Councilmember Sarah Perry meet Dec. 12 along the Green River in Tukwila. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Flooding continues to impact city of Kent Saturday, Dec. 13

Christmas Rush run/walk cancelled; another street closed; elected officials meet

 

Karina Quebrado from Kentwood wrestles in her home gym. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood hosts NPSL girls wrestling action

Kentwood High School hosted its first NPSL wrestling meet of the season and welcomed seven schools to compete inside the Kentwood gymnasium on Dec. 11.… Continue reading

 

Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)

Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing record flooding. Gov. Bob Ferguson… Continue reading

  • Dec 12, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard

 

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Kent closes section of another street due to flooding

Portion of 78th Avenue South shut down; Christmas Rush run/walk remains on for Dec. 13

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Fincher’s farewell to Kent City Council after 12 years

‘We have to make sure that our people know we care for them,’ Brenda Fincher says

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Kent Police arrest man for DUI passed out in vehicle in road

911 caller reports car stopped in roadway with engine running along 88th Avenue South

File Photo, Kent Reporter
Graphic provided by Kent School District.

Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentwood

Maddi Hughes (Jr.) flag football and Jonathan Finnestad (Jr.) wrestling are this week’s winners.

Graphic provided by Kent School District.
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Kent closes portions of two more streets due to water over roadway

124th Avenue SE and SE 256th Street added to list; long section of West Valley Highway still closed

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File Photo, Kent Reporter

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

File Photo, Kent Reporter
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Community celebrates new local light rail stations in Kent| Photos

Sound Transit opens stations at Kent Des Moines, Star Lake in Kent and Federal Way

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Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

  • Dec 10, 2025
Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo
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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

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Motorcyclist recovering after Kent hit-and-run on East Hill

Galen Morris injured after hosting karaoke at Kent bar; friends start fundraiser

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Kent School Board directors Teresa Gregory (top left), Tim Clark and Donald Cook during a Dec. 3 work session with staff about the Kent School District’s budget. VIDEO SCREENSHOT, Kent School District

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

Kent School Board directors Teresa Gregory (top left), Tim Clark and Donald Cook during a Dec. 3 work session with staff about the Kent School District’s budget. VIDEO SCREENSHOT, Kent School District
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Plenty of smiles at annual Kent Winterfest celebration | Photos

Residents show up to Town Square Plaza, Kent Station for tree lighting, parade

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Chargers senior Giovanni Moimoi goes up for a dunk. Nathan Hyun / The Reporter

Kentridge opens season with win over River Ridge

Gio Moimoi has game high 29 points, Jaylen Keowla scores 19.

  • Dec 8, 2025
  • By Nathan Hyun, For the Reporter
Chargers senior Giovanni Moimoi goes up for a dunk. Nathan Hyun / The Reporter
Kentwood’s Brandon Tagle boxes out for a rebound. Nathan Hyun / The Reporter

Kentwood’s late rally not enough against Auburn

Senior Brandon Tagle had 30 in the loss to six-time league winners.

  • Dec 8, 2025
  • By Nathan Hyun, For the Reporter
Kentwood’s Brandon Tagle boxes out for a rebound. Nathan Hyun / The Reporter
The Tacoma Stars open their 2025-26 Major Arena Soccer League season Saturday, Dec. 13 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Tacoma Stars

Tacoma Stars open soccer season Dec. 13 in Kent

Major Arena Soccer League team plays home games at ShoWare Center

The Tacoma Stars open their 2025-26 Major Arena Soccer League season Saturday, Dec. 13 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Tacoma Stars
Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter
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Kentwood dominates in first sanctioned flag football games

Conks’ three-headed quarterback trio helps the offense score 79 points in two games.

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