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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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

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

Kentwood hosts NPSL girls wrestling action

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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

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… Continue reading

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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

Flood waters flow over NE 124th Street at West Snoqualmie Valley Road NE outside Duvall, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)

Carnation, Duvall isolated due to flood waters

The two towns are at risk of becoming “islands” during flooding.

Jones Road near Cedar River has water of the roadway and filling people’s homes from the record-breaking flood. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Major Cedar River flooding in Renton beats 1990 record

Residents of the Maplewood neighborhood near SR 169 put up sandbags

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Man could face vehicular homicide charge after Auburn SR 167 crash

Bonney Lake man, 29, dies in Dec. 11 collision with semi

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Drone helps Auburn officer arrest man on a roof

The man is accused of breaking items in a home and and fleeing the scene.

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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

 

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.

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Torklift Central organizes the annual Turkey Challenge in Kent to bring in food and cash for the Kent Food Bank. COURTESY PHOTO, Torklift Central

Kent Turkey Challenge brings in 7,321 food items, $13,618

Businesses, churches, schools contribute cans of food, money to Kent Food Bank

 

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Kent Police arrest 12 in East Hill shoplifting sting

Focus on eight stores, including Ross Dress for Less, Home Depot, Target and Harbor Freight

 

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Kent Reporter Athlete of the Week: Kentwood

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

 

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.

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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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Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

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

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Wild Waves Theme Park is at 36201 Enchanted Pkwy. S., Federal Way. Courtesy photo

Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way to close in 2026

Attraction opened in 1977. Will close in November 2026

 

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Renton officers arrest man accused of ramming police SUV

After police boxed in the car and he attempted to flee, he allegedly rammed police.

 

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