Meet (and adopt) Fishtopher, RASKC’s Pet of the Week: Fishtopher is a 4-year-old male domestic shorthair cat who arrived at RASKC on October 10.  Fishtopher is an affectionate lovebug who would […]

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From vital flood control projects to updates on city safety and upcoming utility costs, the October 20, 2026, Kent City Council meeting touched on critical decisions shaping the future of […]

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There’s a particular exhaustion that washes over you when you’re hungry and overwhelmed from a day of travel. You need to eat, the kids need to eat, and figuring out […]

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Kent Police arrested a man accused of kicking his wife in the abdomen during the late stages of her pregnancy early Saturday, Oct. 17 after a drone helped officers find […]

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REMINDER: All are invited to join an unforgettable evening in Kent’s historic downtown this Saturday night, Oct. 24. Sip and explore a delicious selection of boutique wine, craft ciders, premium […]

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Legislative candidates offered competing approaches to public safety, homelessness and affordability at the Oct. 6 Kent and Covington chambers of commerce candidate showcase, outlining proposals ranging from expanded behavioral health […]

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From our sister site The B-Town Blog: EDITOR’S NOTE: The subject of this story is a former B-Town Blog advertiser. This reporter has also met him through Burien business and networking […]

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A 53-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday evening, Oct. 14 after allegedly leaving a Kent Target with a cart containing $752.64 in stolen merchandise while two police officers were parked outside, […]

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A Tacoma motorcyclist was injured Friday morning, Oct. 16 in a three-vehicle crash that closed northbound I-5 at SR 516 in Kent for more than two hours, according to the […]

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Drivers should expect nighttime lane and ramp closures on Interstate 5 in Kent Monday, Oct. 19 to the morning of Friday, Oct. 23, according to the Washington State Department of […]

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Fishnets, ready. Rice Popcorn, ready. Des Moines, ready? The 1st-ever “Rocky Horror Picture Show” has added a third performance – a Sunday matinee on Oct. 25 now joins Friday and […]

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While wasting some amount of my life’s time scrolling through FB the other evening, I saw a post that stopped me in my tracks. I sat stunned stupid by the […]

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Kent Police are asking for help finding Brandon Ben, 21, who was reported missing Oct. 12 after his mother returned from a trip and discovered he was not home. His […]

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Meet (and adopt) Thedford, RASKC’s Pet of the Week: Thedford, also known as Theddy Bear, is a 4-year-old male pit bull mix who is a shy and gentle guy who […]

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South King County business owners should strengthen account security, test their backups and practice how they would respond to a cyberattack before one happens, experts told the Kent Chamber of […]

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Kent Youth and Family Services has sold its Watson Manor property, a 10-unit housing community, to strengthen its finances and support expanded services across South King County, the nonprofit announced. […]

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Drivers should expect nighttime lane closures on I-5 in Kent Monday, Oct. 12 to the morning of Friday, Oct. 16, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The […]

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Kent Police will collect unused or expired medications during a free Drug Take Back Day event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Kent Police Department […]

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Join us for a fun and eco-friendly event where you can safely dispose of your unwanted paint! Our Free Paint Recycling Collection Event is happening at Hogan Park (map below) on […]

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Kent School District (KSD) will hold three community meetings about the Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy on the November 3, 2026, ballot, the district announced. At the meetings, district […]

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A 39-year-old Kent man was arrested Monday evening, Oct. 5 after police said he walked away from a minibike traffic stop on East Hill and was found carrying a handgun […]

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By Dana NeutsFounder, ILoveKent.net Tucked into the Kent Valley is a seasonal attraction that brings back memories of my childhood in Indiana, when life felt less complicated. Though I have […]

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Navigating inflation and shifting expenses, the Kent City Council convened on Oct. 6, 2026, to review the proposed 2027–2028 biennial budget and approve community park improvements. Finance Director Paula Painter […]

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Kent’s Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN) is inviting area residents to a free Purple Light Nights community walk at Kent Station this Thursday night, Oct. 8 to support domestic violence […]

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Featured image: Streamside, a public domain landscape painting by American Artist Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828–1901). Want to get out and do something interesting? There’s something for everyone in our South King […]

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Voters can hear directly from candidates seeking to represent Washington’s 5th, 33rd and 47th legislative districts at a free Candidate Showcase on Tuesday night, Oct. 6, hosted by the Kent […]

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Washington State Patrol detectives are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage after a motorcyclist tragically died in a collision with a Porsche on southbound SR 167 just north of SR 18 […]

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An 18-year-old Covington resident has been charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a man riding a scooter with friends in Skyway, after investigators linked a gun recovered […]

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Kent Police arrested a domestic violence suspect last week after about two hours of negotiations at an apartment where he was inside a bedroom with one of the victim’s children, […]

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“Thanks for being patient with him. He carried a lot of baggage and some of it was heavy, but hard to let go of. He always loved well – just […]

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