News
Fire at self-storage building near SR 167 ruled accidental
Fire was met with a response from over 60 firefighters from Kent and Renton crews.
Federal Way man dies after fight at Kent bar
Kent police were dispatched to a bar in the 1700 block of West Meeker Street late Thursday night (May 2) after they received reports of a physical fight in the parking lot.
Business
Kent’s copper-colored building near Highway 167 to become banquet hall
Facility on Washington Avenue South previously housed LA Fitness; newspaper printing plant
Kent-based Stoke Space names retired US Space Force leader to board
Lt. Gen. John E Shaw appointed to Board of Directors
Sports
Kentridge baseball moves on in district tournament
Kentridge’s 1-0 win over Curtis is fueled by Dominic DesMarais, who pitched a complete game shutout.
Kentwood outlasts Auburn Riverside in heavyweight clash
Sarah Wright dazzles and the offense gets the job done in 2-1 win.
Life
Healthy Kids Day free event coming up April 20 at Kent YMCA
Activities to include face painting, bounce house and dodgeball
City of Kent offers space festival for families May 4 at ShoWare Center
Retired astronaut Jose M. Hernandez to speak at event
Kent-based Theatre Battery seeks performers for ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Return of ‘Kent Has Talent’ show postponed to fall from May
Kent Station to host Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30
Major $2.9 million renovation coming to Kent’s Springwood Park
City to begin major renovations at Kent Commons Community Center
Opinion
If you’re right, and you know it, then read this | Whale’s Tales
As the poet Theodore Roethke once wrote: “In a dark time the eye begins to see…”
The key thing is what we do with our imperfections | Whale’s Tales
I have said and done many things of which I am not proud. That is, I am no golden bird cheeping about human frailties from some high branch of superhuman understanding.
Northwest
Construction begins on new Valley Cancer Center in Renton
Renton’s Valley Medical Center serves over 600,000 residents throughout South King County.
Jury selection begins in Auburn Police officer’s trial
Jeffrey Nelson faces charges of murder and assault for 2019 killing of Jesse Sarey.
Auburn Police arrest driver at Lea Hill Park for hitting woman | Video
Firefighters extinguish large brush fire in Renton
Man, 22, dies from shooting at Auburn apartment complex
King County releases $3 million to help find shelter for the homeless
Auburn’s Phil Fortunato announces secretary of state run
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