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Investigation continues against Kent School Board president

Fellow member Donald Cook filed Title IX complaint against Meghin Margel for harassment

COURTESY FILE PHOTO, WSDOT

Four southbound I-5 lanes in Kent to close overnight Jan. 14-16

To close between SR 516 and South 272nd Street for paving

Kent Municipal Court Judge Michael Frans swears in Mayor Dana Ralph during the Jan. 6 City Council meeting. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent’s Ralph on way to one of city’s longest mayoral terms

Begins 9th year as mayor; praises employees for last month’s flood response

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Goers to run for 47th District Senate seat against Kauffman

Auburn Republican to challenge Kent Democratic incumbent in 2026

King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)

Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

City Council President Satwinder Kaur. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent City Council reelects Satwinder Kaur as president

Will serve second two-year term to lead seven-member body

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Sound Behavioral Health clinics in Kent, Auburn to expand access

More people will be able to access care regardless of insurance or ability to pay

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‘School funding crisis’ town hall in Bellevue urges WA to fix the gaps

Educators, school district leaders, PTSAs and families gather at Newport High

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Northbound State Route 167 express toll lane to extend to Sumner

6-mile extension to begin Jan. 12; only the left lane will be tolled

Courtesy Photo, Seattle Police.

Renton man charged in fatal Seattle shooting

The alleged assault occurred at a hookah lounge following a physical altercation.

Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol

Auburn man crashes into 80-year-old woman driver along SR 164

Drugs and alcohol were allegedly involved in Jan. 6 collision between Auburn and Enumclaw

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Four southbound I-5 lanes in Kent to close overnight Jan. 14-16

To close between SR 516 and South 272nd Street for paving

 

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Fellow member Donald Cook filed Title IX complaint against Meghin Margel for harassment

 

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El Pollo Loco opens in Kent on East Hill

California-based Mexican restaurant along SE 256th Street features authentic fire-grilled chicken

 

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Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent gives away 1,000 meals

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Terrific Tagle: Kentwood senior lifts Conks to comeback win

Brandon Tagle didn’t miss a shot in his 16-point third quarter vs. Kennedy Catholic.

 

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Kentlake girls basketball off to best start since 2017

Ramiyah Bacani leads Falcons to 13-point win over Washington.

 

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Kent City Council gets update about YMCA operations

Nonprofit attracts 7,500 members; offers discounts based on income to join and for programs

 

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