Crime rates jumped in Kent across nearly all categories in 2016 compared to the previous year. Nine out of 10 categories were up, including jumps… Continue reading
A Redmond woman pleaded not guilty to a felony hit-and-run charge for allegedly hitting a Kent man walking on Sept. 9 along an East Hill… Continue reading
The King County Medical Examiner’s Office next week will lay to rest the remains of 180 people who did not have the means or the… Continue reading
It appears a second parking garage for Sounder train commuters in Kent could be built along Railroad Avenue North, just south of West James Street.… Continue reading
King County Executive Dow Constantine ordered an inquest into the fatal shooting of Damarius Butts, of Kent, by Seattle Police officers on April 20. The… Continue reading
Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff testified on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., before the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Housing and… Continue reading
Alix Chappell’s carefully choreographed dance literally took her breath away. It also impressed the judges. The 16-year-old Kentridge High School junior, a Running Start student… Continue reading
Five members of the King County Council introduced legislation that would - if passed - add an alternative to Initiative 27 on the February ballot.… Continue reading
The Kent School District teachers’ union is hosting a drive this week to collect supplies they say are needed because of budget cuts. But, district… Continue reading
Recent severe flood damage in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico is a grave reminder to prepare for possible flood hazards – particularly as climate scientists… Continue reading
Crews recently converted the southbound curb lane in Kent on Washington Avenue between West Smith Street and Willis Street (aka State Route 516) from a… Continue reading
Residents can learn about the Lower Russell Levee setback project during a public meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in Room… Continue reading
A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Oct. 1-7 Total:… Continue reading
Kent mayoral candidates Jim Berrios and Dana Ralph each described at a Kent Chamber of Commerce debate why they have the skills to be the… Continue reading
The public is invited to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, Oct. 9, at Highline College. Two native presenters will offer their unique perspectives. Both… Continue reading
A second man fatally shot during a dispute near a Kent East Valley Highway strip mall has been identified by the King County Medical Examiner’s… Continue reading
Residents can tell the Kent City Council what they think of a proposal by the city to surplus a portion of the city’s Morrill Meadows… Continue reading
The Kent City Council wants to keep a larger rainy day fund in the city’s budget. City leaders are expected to vote later this year… Continue reading
Citizens who want to vote in the Nov. 7 general election have until Monday, Oct. 9 to register to vote or update voter registration information… Continue reading
Russ Hanscom stirred up a few issues at a Kent City Council debate when he criticized how city leaders have handled the Riverbend Golf Complex,… Continue reading