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Kent man sentenced to over 28 years in 2024 Auburn homicide

Kent man sentenced to over 28 years in 2024 Auburn homicide

A Kent man has been sentenced to 28 years and 4 months in prison after pleading guilty to first degree murder in connection with a 2024 homicide in Auburn, according to the Auburn Police Department. On Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, Calvin Jackson Jr. was sentenced after entering a guilty plea in the case stemming from…

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Kent to host free residential recycling collection event on Saturday, Mar. 7 at Hogan Park

Kent to host free residential recycling collection event on Saturday, Mar. 7 at Hogan Park

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

Kent City Council addresses water contamination, approves $2.1 million floodplain project & more

Kent City Council addresses water contamination, approves $2.1 million floodplain project & more

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: T-Birds fighting for playoff spot with 16 games remaining in regular season

Thunderbirds Thursday: T-Birds fighting for playoff spot with 16 games remaining in regular season

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Kent Police arrests domestic violence suspect after BOLO alert and Flock camera notification

Kent Police arrests domestic violence suspect after BOLO alert and Flock camera notification

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Sen. Claire Wilson, Rep. Jamila Taylor to host 30th District Town Hall in Federal Way this Saturday

Sen. Claire Wilson, Rep. Jamila Taylor to host 30th District Town Hall in Federal Way this Saturday

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Kent Police share ATM safety tips to help residents avoid theft

Kent Police share ATM safety tips to help residents avoid theft

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

REVIEW: BAT Theatre stages gripping, thought provoking take on AI with ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ through Mar. 8

REVIEW: BAT Theatre stages gripping, thought provoking take on AI with ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ through Mar. 8

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Meet (and adopt) Humphrey, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

Meet (and adopt) Humphrey, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Kent Community Foundation opens scholarships for high school seniors pursuing service careers

Kent Community Foundation opens scholarships for high school seniors pursuing service careers

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Latest

Kent Police arrest 17-year-old after attempted ATM robbery, pursuit and crash

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Kent Chamber to host ‘The Era of Her,’ a two-day Women’s Conference on Mar. 5 and 6

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Kent Police hosting ‘Coffee with the Chief’ on Wednesday, Mar. 4 at Maggie’s on Meeker

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: ‘Single Mingle’ brings fun, social twist to ShoWare Center this Friday night

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Lanes reopen on southbound SR 167 near SR 516 after collision in Kent Wednesday

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Crime

Woman found dead, man injured at Kent park early Wednesday

Woman found dead, man injured at Kent park early Wednesday

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Kent Police arrest Federal Way man on sex offender warrant, hit and run charges

Kent Police arrest Federal Way man on sex offender warrant, hit and run charges

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

King County Medical Examiners Office identifies 27-year-old man killed in Kent stabbing

King County Medical Examiners Office identifies 27-year-old man killed in Kent stabbing

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows

Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

Fatal stabbing reported at Kent apartment complex early Saturday

Fatal stabbing reported at Kent apartment complex early Saturday

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

Suspect in custody after intentionally striking Kent Police vehicle

Suspect in custody after intentionally striking Kent Police vehicle

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

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Politics

Meet (and adopt) Millie, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

Meet (and adopt) Millie, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Former IT manager sentenced to prison for defrauding Kent employer of nearly $1 million

Former IT manager sentenced to prison for defrauding Kent employer of nearly $1 million

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Kent School District outlines protocols for immigration enforcement activity on or near campuses

Kent School District outlines protocols for immigration enforcement activity on or near campuses

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Kent City Council approves $500K EPA grant, public art plan, hears stark homelessness data

Kent City Council approves $500K EPA grant, public art plan, hears stark homelessness data

February 5, 2026February 6, 2026

Kent Chamber to host State of the City luncheon with Mayor Dana Ralph on Thursday, Mar. 5

Kent Chamber to host State of the City luncheon with Mayor Dana Ralph on Thursday, Mar. 5

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

King County’s Wastemobile returns to Kent Feb. 20-22 with free hazardous waste disposal

King County’s Wastemobile returns to Kent Feb. 20-22 with free hazardous waste disposal

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

SAVE THE DATE: Kent Wine Walk returning to historic Downtown Kent on Saturday, April 11

SAVE THE DATE: Kent Wine Walk returning to historic Downtown Kent on Saturday, April 11

February 11, 2026February 10, 2026

Renton Civic Theatre brings Valentine’s romance with ‘She Loves Me,’ opening this Friday, Feb. 13

Renton Civic Theatre brings Valentine’s romance with ‘She Loves Me,’ opening this Friday, Feb. 13

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Fans urged to travel early for Wednesday’s Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl celebration

Fans urged to travel early for Wednesday’s Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl celebration

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: Girls Night Out on Friday, Feb. 20 includes $45 ticket, wine and tumbler

Thunderbirds Thursday: Girls Night Out on Friday, Feb. 20 includes $45 ticket, wine and tumbler

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Former South King Media intern Bryan Shickley animates lost Phil Hartman recordings into new short film

Former South King Media intern Bryan Shickley animates lost Phil Hartman recordings into new short film

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Date night or family night, here’s your guide to music, theater, and art for February

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Date night or family night, here’s your guide to music, theater, and art for February

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

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LATEST NEWS

Green River College President terminated after $14.2 million deficit forces cuts

Green River College President terminated after $14.2 million deficit forces cuts

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Kent Police use license plate technology to recover stolen vehicle, arrest suspect

Kent Police use license plate technology to recover stolen vehicle, arrest suspect

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Kent Police investigating Wednesday train pedestrian fatality, second this week

Kent Police investigating Wednesday train pedestrian fatality, second this week

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

REMINDER: Northwest Symphony Orchestra’s Valentines Concert is this Saturday night, Feb. 7

REMINDER: Northwest Symphony Orchestra’s Valentines Concert is this Saturday night, Feb. 7

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Meet (and adopt) Freyja, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

Meet (and adopt) Freyja, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Drivers beware: Super Bowl DUI patrols will be underway this weekend as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign

Drivers beware: Super Bowl DUI patrols will be underway this weekend as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Auburn Police seeking public’s help locating missing 82-year-old man with dementia

Auburn Police seeking public’s help locating missing 82-year-old man with dementia

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Woman dies after being struck by train near First Avenue North in Kent

Woman dies after being struck by train near First Avenue North in Kent

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

Circo Circo Mexican Restaurant to close after more than 25 years serving region

Circo Circo Mexican Restaurant to close after more than 25 years serving region

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

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