COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Most Kent city streets now open as river levels go down

West Valley Highway, South 277th Street among the roads that reopen

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NB SR 167 reopens in Kent, Auburn | Update

WSDOT announces all lanes are open along 6-mile stretch

A city Public Works crew member places a sandbag early in the week of Dec. 15. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Several city of Kent streets remain closed Dec. 19 due to flooding

City road closure list as of Friday afternoon, Dec. 19

Nana’s Southern Kitchen, 10234 SE 256th St., in Kent will provide free meals 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Day. COURTESY PHOTO, Nana’s Southern Kitchen

Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent to give away meals Christmas Day

People in need can pick up meals from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Falling trees damage King County pet shelter in Kent

Cats are fine but Regional Animal Services limits operations

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III sprints toward the end zone against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night

The Seahawks rallied in one of the most impressive comebacks in franchise history. Here’s what stands out.

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Community steps up in Kent to rescue animals at Briscot Farm

Twenty-two animals saved from floodwaters near 78th Avenue South and South 277th Street

The mudslide happened on SR-169 the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 16, and one lane remains closed at Renton Public Works crews work on the scene. Image courtesy of the City of Renton.

Maple Valley Highway near I-405 partially closed due to mudslide

The westbound lane on Maple Valley Highway/SR-169 is closed east of the Renton Community Center.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

Renton teen pleads guilty to 2024 fatal shooting

The 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty to a manslaughter incident where he accidentally shot his friend.

Courtesy of the Pacific Police Department

Pacific residents evacuate amid White River levee failure

Breach near Pacific City Park

A breach in the Desimone levee Dec. 15 along the Green River in Tukwila. COURTESY SCREENSHOT/Video, King County Sheriff’s Office

Army Corps assists King County with Green River levee breach

Reduces water flow from Hanson Dam; provides personnel support; super sacks

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Howard Hanson Dam along the upper Green River that helps control flooding in Kent, Auburn, Renton and Tukwila. FILE PHOTO, Army Corps

Army Corps adjust Hanson Dam flows to combat Green River flooding

Dam helps control flooding in Kent, Auburn, Renton and Tukwila

 

A look north at flooding near the West Valley Highway in Kent, south of State Route 516. Courtesy Photo, City of Kent

Southbound lanes of SR 167 reopen in Kent; northbound still closed | Update

6-mile stretch between Kent and Auburn

 

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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: Kentlake

Lehua- Aloha Tauiliili (Sr.) and Jackson Harrigan (Fr.) both play basketball at Kentlake.

 

Jaylen Keowla drives to the basket for Kentridge. Photo provided by Dee Torres.

Kentridge boys doomed from the start as Auburn cleans up

Chargers’ slow first quarter was too much to overcome against the league champs.

 

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Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

 

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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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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.

 

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