News
Democratic incumbents in lead for 11th Legislative District
Bob Hasegawa, David Hackney and Steve Bergquist have strong leads, with Hasegawa and Hackney running unopposed.
Boeing Machinists approve contract, ending 52-day strike
Kent man arrested in connection to violent drug trafficking gang investigation
Son accused of fatally shooting mother’s boyfriend in Kent back in jail
Kent Police targeted street patrols result in arrest of two felons
Kent cold case murder suspect back in state after governor’s warrant | Update
Business
Bezos’ Kent-based Blue Origin enters presidential endorsement controversy
Company leaders met with Trump shortly after Bezos’ Washington Post decided against any endorsement
Sports
Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentlake
Mikey Hanis (Sr. Cross Country) and Kaia Bott (senior, Cheer) take home this weeks honors.
Registration open for Kent’s Christmas Rush Fun Run and Walk
42nd event on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Hogan Park, 24400 Russell Road
Life
Catch the Kent Holiday Craft Market Friday, Saturday Nov. 1-2
Features one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts from local artists and craftspeople
Opinion
Is the Northwest ready for our ‘Big One?’ | Brunell
When President Biden warned FEMA does not have enough money to finish the hurricane season let alone the entire year,… Continue reading
Combing through this current follicle challenge | Whale’s Tales
I feared the day when passersby on the streets would start in with, “Hey, get a look at Uncle Fester there!” or “What’s cookin’, Kojak?!”
Thoughts on Memorial Day and the ultimate sacrifice | Brunell
In search of fairness, morals and good sportsmanship | Whale’s Tales
If you’re right, and you know it, then read this | Whale’s Tales
The key thing is what we do with our imperfections | Whale’s Tales
Grappling with the finality of an oncologist’s statement | Whale’s Tales
Northwest
How one WA county upped security ahead of the election
Thurston County, like others, made changes in response to evolving threats and other concerns around ballot processing.
Arson destroys hundreds of ballots inside a Washington state drop box
State and federal authorities are investigating a deliberately set fire that destroyed ballots inside a drop box in southwest Washington… Continue reading
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Kent man arrested in connection to violent drug trafficking gang investigation
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Kent Police targeted street patrols result in arrest of two felons
Renton city budget targets public safety, cleanliness, social services
Kent School District levy is failing at the polls | Election 2024