In a continuing effort to keep local students safe during the school day, the Kent Police Department has partnered with the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission to purchase and install flashing signals for school zones located throughout the city.
The city of Kent needs to decide soon whether it can hold on to $17 million in matching grants to construct railroad grade separation projects along three streets.
Kent's Panther Lake families could be impacted by street closure South 208th Street will close between 84th Ave. S. (East Valley Highway) and 92nd Ave. S. from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
Washington will become the eighth state to implement a Blue Alert system to alert the public of incidents where a law enforcement officer has been killed or seriously injured by someone and the suspect remains at large.
Parents and family members of students in K-12 public schools are invited to attend OEO’s free "Finding Your Voice" Saturday Parent Institutes.
More than 3,500 parents and kids had a blast at Valley Medical Center's "You Are Remarkable" Children's Celebration March 3 at the ShoWare Center.
Brian Davis, head basketball coach at Kentwood High, resigned from the position the morning of March 7.
Kentwood senior Bailey Marshall has high expectations for the fastpitch team this year.
Seniors on Kentwood’s boys soccer team want to find a way to channel their frustrations.
A former Kent-Meridian High School teacher and coach charged with communication with a minor for immoral purposes is scheduled to return to court April 12.
The King County Sheriff’s Office Fire/Arson Investigation Unit and the Des Moines Police Department are requesting the public’s assistance to help identify the individual or individuals responsible for setting a residential structure fire at 20847 Des Moines Memorial Drive.
Puget Sound Football Camp is scheduled for June 26 through June 28 at French Field, located at Kent-Meridian High School.
King County Sheriff Sue Rahr announced Wednesday that she will resign March 31 to assume new duties April 1 as director of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Senior Kelsey Jenkins of Seattle Pacific University was named a winner of NCAA postgraduate scholarships.
Northwood Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society gave up babysitting, chore and birthday money to support a cause.
Jay Inslee, Democratic candidate for governor, didn't hesitate to take a shot at Republican candidate Rob McKenna's stance against legalizing same-sex marriage during a media tour Tuesday at a Kent small business.
A Kent store ranks among the top 10 retailers in the Puget Sound region for selling the most winning state lottery tickets.
Bud Sizemore, a Kent firefighter and former Covington City Council member, announced Tuesday that he will challenge state Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, for the State House District 47 Position 1 seat.
Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault after she reportedly punched a neighbor woman after the two argued about a tax deduction for children.
Kent drivers will need to avoid South 208th Street between 84th Avenue South (East Valley Highway) and 92nd Avenue South on Thursday and Friday, March 15-16.
