Firefighters from Puget Sound Fire and Renton Regional Fire Authority were able to extinguish the fire within an hour of arriving to the scene. Courtesy image.

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.

A scene of the recent vandalism to electrical infrastructure near Renton. Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

Vandals damage electricity infrastructure in South King County

Two recent attacks near Renton are estimated to have cost $90,000.

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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.

Green River. File photo

Project targets major flooding of Green River

The risk posed to the 21-mile corridor could affect more than 27,000 residents and the stability of 28,000 jobs.

Sarah Wright does her thing in the circle for Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentwood outlasts Auburn Riverside in heavyweight clash

Sarah Wright dazzles and the offense gets the job done in 2-1 win.

Vote today for the Kent Reporter's Athletes of the Year.

Vote for the Kent Reporter Athletes of the Year

The online contest runs May 1 to May 8.

The Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, an independent organization that advocates for the rights of residents living in long-term care homes, is looking for volunteers in King County.

Volunteers needed across King County to protect the rights wellbeing of Washingtonians living in long-term care homes

Nearly 80,000 Washingtonians live in more than 4,300 licensed long-term care facilities homes across the state – most in community-based… Continue reading

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Federal Way man pleads guilty to assaulting woman on flight

Man accused of inappropriately touching a female passenger.

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Construction begins on new Valley Cancer Center in Renton

Renton’s Valley Medical Center serves over 600,000 residents throughout South King County.

Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson. COURTESY FILE PHOTO

Jury selection begins in Auburn Police officer’s trial

Jeffrey Nelson faces charges of murder and assault for 2019 killing of Jesse Sarey.

An accident involving a ride-share service can quickly turn into a major headache for everyone.

Ride-share mishaps: What happens if your ride-share gets in an accident?

What to do immediately following a motor-vehicle collision

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Kent woman arrested after being linked to daughter’s homicide

Kent police responded to a domestic violence case on April 28 that ultimately resulted in the death of a 28-year-old… Continue reading

 

Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image

Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

 

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Kent’s copper-colored building near Highway 167 to become banquet hall

Facility on Washington Avenue South previously housed LA Fitness; newspaper printing plant

 

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Kent-based Stoke Space names retired US Space Force leader to board

Lt. Gen. John E Shaw appointed to Board of Directors

 

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Ethan Nonthaveth scores the second Kentwood goal for the Conks in a minute against Mount Rainier. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Tale of two halves for Kentwood boys soccer

Kentwood led 3-0 at halftime, but ends with 3-3 draw against Mount Rainier.

 

Juan Hernandez gives a scream after driving in the go-ahead run in the seventh. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Kentlake steals a win on the road — and steals top spot

Falcons defeated Lions 3-2 in an intense battle for the lead of the NPSL.

 

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Healthy Kids Day free event coming up April 20 at Kent YMCA

Activities to include face painting, bounce house and dodgeball

 

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City of Kent offers space festival for families May 4 at ShoWare Center

Retired astronaut Jose M. Hernandez to speak at event

 

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Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.

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…”

 

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.

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.

 

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Renton Regional Fire Authority. Courtesy image.

Firefighters extinguish large brush fire in Renton

Broke out Friday, April 19; could be seen from Interstate 405

 

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Man, 22, dies from shooting at Auburn apartment complex

Police say: ‘This wasn’t a random act’

 

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