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Death of female inmate at Kent Corrections Facility prompts independent investigation

by Scott SchaeferApril 22, 2025April 22, 2025

A 45-year-old Kent woman died while in custody at the Kent Corrections Facility on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, prompting an independent investigation. Corrections officers found the inmate unresponsive and not […]

Kent City Council approves EMS Levy ballot measure, honors police heroes, hears crime stats & more

by Mellow DeTrayApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025

From bridge closures to drug ordinance and more, Kent City Council tackles complex challenges at Tuesday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayApril 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Dow Constantine hired as new Sound Transit CEO

by Scott SchaeferMarch 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Kent City Council targets drug hotspots, revitalizes Riverbend Golf Course restaurant & more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

State Sens. Hasegawa, Orwall to host Town Hall in Tukwila this Saturday, Mar. 22

by Scott SchaeferMarch 19, 2025March 20, 2025

REMINDER: Kent Mayor Dana Ralph’s annual ‘State of the City’ address will be at Kent-Meridian High this Thursday night, Mar. 20

by Scott SchaeferMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025

VIDEO: HB 1380 sparks discussion on dignity, homelessness & more at Saturday’s 33rd District Town Hall

by Scott SchaeferMarch 15, 2025March 15, 2025

LETTER: Normandy Park Mayor Eric Zimmerman: ‘Rep. Gregerson misrepresents discussion around HB 1380’

by Scott SchaeferMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Rep. Mia Gregerson calls Burien City Manager’s statements on HB 1380 ‘misleading claims’

by Scott SchaeferMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025

VIDEO: Mayor Ralph highlights Kent’s economic growth, business success, proposes sales tax in ‘State of the City: Business Edition’ at Kent Chamber luncheon

by Scott SchaeferMarch 10, 2025March 9, 2025

33rd District lawmakers to hold Town Hall at Highline College on Saturday, Mar. 15

by Scott SchaeferMarch 9, 2025March 11, 2025

Kent City Council meeting highlights economic growth, honors employees, hears about LGBTQ+ advocacy and more

by Mellow DeTrayMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Kent City Councilmember Toni Troutner announces re-election bid

by Scott SchaeferMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025

REMINDER: Kent Mayor Dana Ralph’s 2025 ‘State of the City’ address at Kent Chamber luncheon is this Thursday, Mar. 6

by Scott SchaeferMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

SeaTac City Councilmember Peter Kwon announces bid for King County Council District 5

by Scott SchaeferMarch 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Lane and ramp closures on I-5 in south King County continue next week

by Scott SchaeferFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph to deliver 2025 ‘State of the City’ address at Kent Chamber luncheon on Thursday, Mar. 6

by Scott SchaeferFebruary 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Kent City Council weighs future of public transit, housing, community policing & more at Tuesday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 19, 2025February 19, 2025

As low temps dip, Kent Severe Weather Shelter will be open through Thursday night, Feb. 13

by Scott SchaeferFebruary 10, 2025February 10, 2025

Kent City Council approves public art funding, renews Flock Cameras & more at Tuesday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025

King County Council selects De’Sean Quinn to fill District 5 vacancy

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 28, 2025January 28, 2025

VIDEO: Kent Mayor, Police Chief reaffirm support for all residents amid immigration policy concerns

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

City of Kent reaches settlement with Phoenix Court Apartments over nuisance lawsuit

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

Crime rates drop to 5-year low in Kent, Police Chief Padilla tells Kent City Council

by Mellow DeTrayJanuary 22, 2025January 22, 2025

President Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants, including local Proud Boy Ethan Nordean

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025

Mayor Dana Ralph to present at Kent Chamber’s 2025 State of the City luncheon on Thursday, Mar. 6

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering his I Have a Dream Speech at the Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. 08/28/1963 ARC Identifier 542069 / Local Identifier 306-SSM-4D(107)16

A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025

State Department of Ecology penalizes Kent recycling company $33,000 for dangerous waste violations

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling announces campaign for Washington State House of Representatives, 33rd District Position 1

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025

State report highlights challenges and draft strategies for stabilizing rents in affordable housing

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Critics, including local cities, groups and residents, warn of health and climate risks in Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph shares New Year updates and city closures

by Scott SchaeferDecember 29, 2024December 29, 2024

VIDEO: South Sound Chambers Coalition addresses key regional issues at Dec. 17 Legislative Breakfast

by Scott SchaeferDecember 21, 2024December 21, 2024

Year-end safety report highlights crime declines, new officer sworn in & more at Tuesday’s Kent City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024