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Kent City Council approves new sales tax to fund public safety, receives grants and more

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 17, 2025September 17, 2025

Kent City Council approved a new sales tax and accepted several grants at their meeting on September 16, 2025. The new sales tax, a 0.01% increase, was unanimously approved to […]

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

by Scott SchaeferSeptember 17, 2025September 17, 2025

VIDEO: Kent Chamber forum spotlights capital, contracting and compliance for local businesses

by Scott SchaeferSeptember 15, 2025September 14, 2025

Kent Arts Commission seeking digital artists for downtown projection project

by Scott SchaeferSeptember 10, 2025September 10, 2025

Kent City Council approves $63.5 million bond for new city hall and police headquarters

by Mellow DeTraySeptember 3, 2025September 3, 2025

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

by Scott SchaeferSeptember 3, 2025September 3, 2025

East Hill Fred Meyer closing sparks concern at Kent City Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Kent City Council President Satwinder Kaur announces re-election bid

by Scott SchaeferAugust 19, 2025August 19, 2025

Kent man among 2 sentenced in violent Seattle-area drug trafficking case

by Scott SchaeferAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Kent City Council OKs $1.6M infrastructure bid amid waste collection complaints

by Mellow DeTrayAugust 7, 2025August 6, 2025

Final Environmental Impact Statement concludes that restoring Des Moines’ historic Masonic Home is financially unfeasible

by Scott SchaeferJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025

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

by Scott SchaeferJuly 23, 2025July 24, 2025

Hope, Hard Work, and Heart: The Story of Kim-Khanh Van

King County Council approves ‘Welcoming King County’ motion to bolster immigrant protections

by Scott SchaeferJuly 18, 2025July 18, 2025

Overnight closures on SR 167 in Kent for sign bridge and toll gantry installation will be July 22–23

by Scott SchaeferJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025

‘Worst Mayor’ claim in Rep. Obras’ campaign mailer draws sharp rebuttal from Kevin Schilling

by Scott SchaeferJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Transportation, National Night Out plans, Republic Services strike response lead Kent City Council discussion

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 16, 2025July 16, 2025

New Veterans Drive tunnel in Kent opens to traffic this Wednesday, July 16

by Scott SchaeferJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025

Lane and ramp closures on I-5, SR 516 and SR 509 in South King County continue this week

by Scott SchaeferJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025

King County buys Kent property for new Regional Animal Shelter, opening in 2027

by Scott SchaeferJuly 11, 2025July 11, 2025

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

by Scott SchaeferJuly 4, 2025July 4, 2025

Kent City Council advances zoning reform, warns of public defense budget strain & more at special Monday meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 1, 2025July 1, 2025

Kent to host fireworks, music and food at annual 4th of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park

by Scott SchaeferJune 28, 2025June 28, 2025

SR 516 reopened near SR 167 in Kent after full closure Sunday

by Scott SchaeferJune 22, 2025June 22, 2025

Telecom theft, fireworks ban, public safety tax & more highlight Kent Council meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJune 18, 2025June 18, 2025

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Over 1,600 rally in Des Moines for democracy at peaceful ‘No Kings’ protest Saturday

by Scott SchaeferJune 15, 2025June 15, 2025

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Seniors and activists plan ‘No Kings’ rally in Des Moines this Saturday, June 14

by Scott SchaeferJune 12, 2025June 13, 2025

What I’m doing to keep my family healthy this summer

VIDEO: State lawmakers reflect on tough budget decisions at Kent Chamber’s annual Legislative Luncheon

by Scott SchaeferJune 8, 2025June 8, 2025

Kent City Council hears sobering state budget update, eyes new sales tax option & more at Tuesday’s meeting

by Mellow DeTrayJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

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Rebuilt SR 516 on-ramp to northbound I-5 in Kent area opens Thursday, June 5

by Scott SchaeferJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

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REMINDER: Kent Chamber’s 2025 Legislative Wrap-Up Luncheon is this Thursday, June 5

by Scott SchaeferJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025

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Overnight closures of SR 167 in Kent will be June 3-4 for sign bridge and toll gantry installation

by Scott SchaeferJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Members of Washington delegation demand answers regarding recent ICE raid in Kent

by Scott SchaeferMay 30, 2025May 30, 2025

Overnight closures of SR 167 in Kent will be June 3-4, and Renton, June 5-6

by Scott SchaeferMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025