Drivers around Kent should expect nighttime lane and ramp closures, plus rolling slowdowns, on I-5 starting Monday, Nov. 16, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The lane […]

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Meet (and adopt) Blaze, RASKC’s Pet of the Week: Blaze is an 11-year-old male Belgian Tervuren mix who is looking for his forever family. Blaze was brought into RASKC as a […]

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I woke up this morning feeling a little hungover. It was early and dark and disorienting. I forgot where I was and felt lost. My head was foggy and my […]

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Kent School District students will be able to earn high school and college credit in a new after-school cybersecurity course with Green River College, a college representative told the Kent […]

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Water you doing to prepare for a flood? Flooding is Washington’s most common disaster, and flood season is fast approaching. Atmospheric rivers are expected to bring periods of moderate to […]

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Model trains of all scales and pieces of railroad history will fill more than 200 tables at Kent Commons this Saturday, Nov. 14, when the Boeing Employees’ Model Railroad Club […]

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Drivers should expect nighttime lane closures on I-5 in Kent Monday, Nov. 9 to the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 10 and Thursday, Nov. 12 to the morning of Friday, Nov […]

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“Yes.” It was the only right answer to my daughter’s question on Halloween day about whether or not I’d like to watch Charlie Brown’s Great Pumpkin cartoon classic with her […]

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It’s flood season again, and as El Niño threatens devastating king tides this season, the King County Flood Control District is reminding residents that sandbag materials are available free of […]

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Below are the second round of results from Tuesday’s (Nov. 3) general election, updated as of 4:12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.  All results remain unofficial and incomplete until certified on Wednesday, […]

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The Kent Committee of the Whole and City Council met on Nov. 3, 2026, where local leaders centered on state legislative advocacy, fiscal planning, and municipal infrastructure. Front and center […]

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The Kent Eagles Auxiliary #362 will host its annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 21, featuring local vendors, baked goods, and seasonal beverages to benefit a charitable […]

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Meet (and adopt) Nathan, RASKC’s Pet of the Week: Nathan is a 5-year-old male domestic shorthair cat who arrived at RASKC on October 14 and can’t wait to find his forever […]

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Below are the first results from Tuesday’s (Nov. 3) general election, starting with AP’s national balance of power in the U.S. House and Senate, followed by Washington state and local […]

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Kent police arrested a 42-year-old Seattle man last week after officers say he tried to flee an East Hill oil change business in a stolen car, struck an occupied vehicle […]

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A 15-year-old Auburn boy was critically injured early Tuesday, Nov. 3, when an SUV struck him on the southbound I-5 exit to SR 516 in the Kent area (map below), […]

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South King Media is proud to team up with the Seattle Kraken and share an exciting season of NHL hockey, giveaways and specials with our readers. South King County hockey […]

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Two passengers were injured early Sunday, Nov. 1, when a car struck a stopped Washington State Patrol vehicle on southbound I-5 just north of SR 516 in the Kent area […]

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From our sister site The Auburn Examiner: The King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified Rene Jahziel Munoz-Zacapu, 33, as the Tacoma man killed in a three vehicle crash on […]

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Airport hours are unpredictable. Flights get canceled, shuttles get missed, and you finally get where you’re going, tired, ragged, and starving. Finding good, hot food late at night without a […]

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“Joy is the fruit of well-lived grief.” – Anonymous sweet, old farmer lady I love words that say it right or say it differently and may say it all. I […]

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Meet (and adopt) Chewie, RASKC’s Pet of the Week: Chewie is a 6-year-old male Labrador Retriever mix who is looking for his forever family. He is a sweet, affectionate boy […]

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Kent Police are encouraging caregivers to register children and adults who may have difficulty communicating or need special assistance in an emergency through the department’s new “Take Me Home” program. […]

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REMINDER: Residents can drop off unused medications for free, anonymous disposal this Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Kent Police Department (map below). The collection […]

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Sometimes in life we must burn the boats. History has taught us this lesson, sometimes with mixed results. However, I’ve learned that results often use faulty math to quantify their […]

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Experience, integrity, and service: a message from Harry Steinmetz, Candidate for King County District Court Judge, Southwest Division, Position 4 Dear Southwest King County Residents, For 36 years, I have […]

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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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