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King County shifts to recovery phase after weeks of flooding and severe weather
King County has begun transitioning from around the clock emergency response to monitoring and recovery efforts following weeks of historic flooding and hazardous weather conditions, county officials said. New King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced that the county is moving into a recovery phase while continuing to coordinate with partner agencies and state and local…
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Kent reopens several roads as river levels recede, some closures remain; plus a message from Mayor Dana Ralph
Several roads in Kent have reopened as river levels continue to recede and flood conditions improve, according to an update issued Sunday morning, Dec. 21, 2025 by the City of Kent. City officials said conditions are trending in the right direction after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers further reduced outflows from the Howard Hanson Dam. The reduced…
VIDEO: Attorney General Nick Brown addresses Trump administration lawsuits and local economic pressures at South Sound Legislative Breakfast
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown told South Sound business leaders on Tuesday, Dec. 16 that his office is pressing ahead on consumer protection and public safety work while accelerating legal challenges to actions by the Trump administration that he said are harming Washington. Brown was the keynote speaker at the South Sound Chambers of Commerce…
Northbound SR 167 reopens in Kent, Auburn Friday afternoon
Northbound SR 167 has reopened on Friday, Dec. 19 between 15th Street NW (milepost 16) in Auburn and South 212th Street (milepost 22) in Kent following an extended closure due to floodwater from the Green River. On-ramps to northbound SR 167 also have reopened along this 6-mile corridor. Southbound SR 167 travel lanes and on-ramps…
Flood conditions continue to shut down trails and parks across Kent
Several parks, trails and recreational facilities in Kent were closed Friday due to flooding impacts, with officials urging residents to avoid levees and flooded areas as conditions continue to change. Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services said the Green River Trail is closed throughout the city as of Dec. 19, and standing water has also…
Flooding and wind impacts force closures at multiple Kent parks and trails
Several parks, trails and recreational facilities across Kent remained closed Wednesday due to flooding and recent wind impacts, according to the City of Kent. City officials urged residents to stay off levees and avoid flooded areas, warning that doing so helps protect both the public and first responders. People were also asked to obey all…
UPDATE: Southbound SR 167 reopens in Kent, Auburn Wednesday morning, Dec. 17
UPDATE: Southbound SR 167 reopened in Kent and Auburn on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, following an extended closure due to floodwater from the Green River, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). On-ramps to southbound SR 167 also have reopened in this area. Northbound SR 167 Still Closed Northbound SR 167 remains closed…
Both directions of SR 167 closed between Kent and Auburn Sunday due to flooding
Both directions of SR 167 between Kent and Auburn are closed because of water over the roadway, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The closure affects a roughly six mile stretch of the highway from South 212th Street in Kent at milepost 22 to 15th Street NW in Auburn at milepost 16.…
WEATHER: Historic flooding continues across region, more atmospheric rivers on the way, forecaster warns
Western Washington is experiencing “one of the greatest floods to ever strike” the region, with more heavy rain and additional atmospheric rivers expected into next week, according to local meteorologist Michael Snyder of Pacific Northwest Weather Watch. In a video update posted Thursday morning, Dec. 11, Snyder said the ongoing atmospheric river has produced “absolutely…
Flooding forces multiple road closures across Kent Wednesday
Several roads in Kent were closed Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, 2025 after flooding left water standing over the roadway, according to the City of Kent. The closures were in effect as of 9:15 a.m. Dec. 10, with the duration listed as 9 a.m. until further notice. City officials said traffic control is in place and…
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