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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

 

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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

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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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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

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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
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
Steffanie Fain. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Steffanie Fain receives Sound Transit Board appointment

Newly elected King County Councilmember to represent Kent, Renton and other cities

Steffanie Fain. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
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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

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Kent Police Blotter: Nov. 24-30

Incidents include Chevron ATM stolen, stabbing, assault, pedestrian struck by vehicle

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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

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The speed (62 mph) of a driver along 104th Avenue SE as shown on an officer’s radar. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

Dedicated Kent DUI officer also issuing speeding tickets

Officer catches drivers traveling 84 and 62 mph along 104th Avenue SE corridor

The speed (62 mph) of a driver along 104th Avenue SE as shown on an officer’s radar. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police
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Kent woman, 19, faces vehicular assault, DUI charges after I-5 crash

Single-vehicle crash early Monday morning, Dec. 1 near South 272nd Street

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Man, 79, died in Kent shooting at park and ride lot

King County Medical Examiner’s Office identifies man as George Herbert Mattison

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Kent-Meridian High School unveils mural for fallen students, staff

Fatal shootings of two students in 2024 inspires artwork of remembrance and honor

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