King County Metro rolls out new fleet of battery-electric buses
Routes in Kent, Auburn and Renton among the cities that will feature the new buses
News
Man gets 6-year prison sentence as part of drug ring
Operated from Kent to Everett dealing fentanyl, cocaine
Kent Municipal Court case continues for Golden Steer owners
Each face charges for allegedly buying and selling stolen alcohol during police undercover sting
Business
Kent Downtown Partnership offers facade improvement grants
Up to $20,000 available to impact Historic Downtown Kent District
Kent-based Blue Origin completes 17th human spaceflight
Company has flown 98 people into space as part of its New Shepard tourist program
Sports
Pack the Gym 2026: Kent tradition continues
Kent-Meridian and Kentridge brought the whole Kent community together.
Hoops: Kentridge boys charge through Auburn
Moimoi’s 27 help Chargers beat Auburn for the first time since 2018 and now are tied for NPSL top spot.
Life
City offers free Family Night Out event at Kent Commons Jan. 23
Chance to explore community center, find out about programs, play carnival-style games
Opinion
Searching for truth in a world of manipulation | Whale’s Tales
The word pops up from time to time, but most of us are unlikely to pay it much attention. Well,… Continue reading
Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought ice and… Continue reading
Thoughts on protests and freedom of speech in America | Whale’s Tales
Extend MLK Jr. Way to honor his vision | Commentary
Where cultures intertwine, community thrives | Guest column
King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s future
Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column
Northwest
Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’
OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers… Continue reading
King County honors budget director for distinguished service
The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee… Continue reading
Federal Way Police search for person of interest after double homicide
Man gets life in prison for 1994 Renton double murder cold case
Auburn woman, 27, hurt in alleged intoxicated driver crash
Man, 44, dies in Federal Way shooting at apartment complex
Pacific man given 20 years for 2023 Federal Way murder
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Kent police: Call 911 regardless of immigration status
Kent Municipal Court case continues for Golden Steer owners
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Medical examiner rules death of Kent man, 33, as homicide | Update
Man gets 6-year prison sentence as part of drug ring
