Kent-area candidates file for federal, state offices
List of those who filed for Congress, state Legislature
News
Federal relief grant helps cover losses at Kent’s ShoWare Center
City-owned arena makes profit of $436,456 in 2021
Man charged with punching his Kent roommate to death
Told police he was upset at his transitional housing roommate for complaining he made too much noise
Auburn police shoot dog, and owner claims it wasn’t justified
King County Council approves creation of Cannabis Safety Taskforce amid rash of dispensary robberies
Shots fired at security worker at Kent apartment complex
Kent receives $100,000 state grant for affordable housing plan
Man, 32, dies in car crash near Kent along East Valley Highway | Update
Business
News of market volatility has felt like a pinball machine lately | Guest column
Webster’s dictionary defines the word volatility as “characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change.” Interestingly, Webster cites the Continue reading...
Kent-based Blue Origin’s fifth human space flight set for May 20
Rafiki Restaurant and Lounge offers traditional Kenyan food in Downtown Kent
Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Federal Way
Amazon selects Kent’s Blue Origin to help launch internet satellites
Kent’s Blue Origin successfully completes fourth human spaceflight
Sports
Seattle Thunderbirds advance to Western Conference Championship Series
Kent-based team will play Kamloops Blazers after rallying to defeat Portland Winterhawks
Emerald Downs opens 27th season May 15 in Auburn
A look at the new track announcer and a preview of the top jockeys, trainers, horses
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Life
Kent Farmers Market to return this summer starting June 11
Open-air market will operate 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 10
Kent-Meridian High to present ‘Unstable Connection’ May 19-21
Rainier Youth Choirs to perform at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Kent
Kentwood High School Theatre to present ‘Mamma Mia!’ this month
Kent International Festival to return June 18 to ShoWare Center
Dance for Heart fundraising performances in Kent set for May 13
Opinion
Here’s a theory on why people embrace all those crazy theories | Whale’s Tales
Not so long ago, one could have called me a dyed-in-the-wool, hard-core skeptic about cryptids. Cryptids. You know Bigfoot, Yeti,… Continue reading
Police misconduct is getting expensive for taxpayers | Roegner
More cities and counties are avoiding trials and settling with the families of those who died at the hands of… Continue reading
Where will abortion be legal in Washington state? | Shiers
Here’s how we foot the bill for reducing wildfires in WA | Brunell
Meet the King County prosecutor candidates | Shiers
Lawsuit may have chilling effect on effort to reduce homelessness | Roegner
King County prosecutor race is the one to watch | Roegner
Northwest
After long debate, Edmonds bans homeless people from living outside
The criminal law is unenforceable if no shelter is open within 35 miles. The City Council approved it over public outcry.
JUDGED BY XII (Episode 4): Foster mom wants accountability in Auburn cop’s upcoming murder trial
Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
Federal Way district celebrates new Thomas Jefferson High School | Photos
Cannabis DUI challenge rejected by state Supreme Court
A tale of dueling conspiracies at King County drainage district trial
Auburn Police face multiple lawsuits, charges
Man fatally shot by King County Sheriff’s Office deputies identified
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Man, 32, dies in car crash near Kent along East Valley Highway | Update
Auburn police shoot dog, and owner claims it wasn’t justified
Bowen Scarff, founder of Kent Ford dealership, dies at age 94
Shots fired at security worker at Kent apartment complex
Kent-Meridian High to present ‘Unstable Connection’ May 19-21
