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Kent Rotary Club seeking Volunteers to Adopt-a-Street cleanup this Saturday, Mar. 7

Kent Rotary Club seeking Volunteers to Adopt-a-Street cleanup this Saturday, Mar. 7

Volunteers are invited to help clean up a local roadway during an upcoming Adopt a Street event hosted by the Rotary Club of Kent this Saturday, Mar. 7. The community cleanup will begin at 9 a.m., with participants asked to meet at the Lake Meridian Park and Ride on 132nd Ave SE in Kent, next to Trader…

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Free Paint Recycling Event coming to Kent on Saturday, Mar. 14

Free Paint Recycling Event coming to Kent on Saturday, Mar. 14

March 5, 2026March 4, 2026

Kent City Council votes to lift advisory board term limits, approves $500K homelessness outreach contract, pauses new jail facilities & more

Kent City Council votes to lift advisory board term limits, approves $500K homelessness outreach contract, pauses new jail facilities & more

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

UPDATE: Silver Alert for missing Kent man has been canceled

UPDATE: Silver Alert for missing Kent man has been canceled

March 4, 2026March 5, 2026

REMINDER: Kent Chamber to host ‘State of the City’ luncheon with Mayor Dana Ralph this Thursday, Mar. 5

REMINDER: Kent Chamber to host ‘State of the City’ luncheon with Mayor Dana Ralph this Thursday, Mar. 5

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Meet (and adopt) Spork, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

Meet (and adopt) Spork, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

MASTER GARDENERS: Gardening: A gentle invitation to begin again

MASTER GARDENERS: Gardening: A gentle invitation to begin again

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Northbound I-5 left lane will close overnight Monday, March 2, in Kent for guardrail repairs

Northbound I-5 left lane will close overnight Monday, March 2, in Kent for guardrail repairs

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Two arrested by Kent Police after witnesses report man dragged into apartment

Two arrested by Kent Police after witnesses report man dragged into apartment

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Kent first in Washington approved under House Bill 2015 to fund additional police officers

Kent first in Washington approved under House Bill 2015 to fund additional police officers

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Latest

Thunderbirds Thursday: Police vs. Fire Charity Cup set for this Saturday’s doubleheader in Kent

February 26, 2026February 24, 2026

Downtown Kent Wine Walk returns Saturday, April 11 with local wineries and live music

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

UPDATE: Bomb squad clears explosive device at Kent City Hall Monday, buildings reopening

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Kent man sentenced to over 28 years in 2024 Auburn homicide

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Kent to host free residential recycling collection event on Saturday, Mar. 7 at Hogan Park

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

Crime

Kent Police arrests domestic violence suspect after BOLO alert and Flock camera notification

Kent Police arrests domestic violence suspect after BOLO alert and Flock camera notification

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Kent Police arrest 17-year-old after attempted ATM robbery, pursuit and crash

Kent Police arrest 17-year-old after attempted ATM robbery, pursuit and crash

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Woman found dead, man injured at Kent park early Wednesday

Woman found dead, man injured at Kent park early Wednesday

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Kent Police arrest Federal Way man on sex offender warrant, hit and run charges

Kent Police arrest Federal Way man on sex offender warrant, hit and run charges

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

King County Medical Examiners Office identifies 27-year-old man killed in Kent stabbing

King County Medical Examiners Office identifies 27-year-old man killed in Kent stabbing

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows

Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

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Politics

Kent City Council addresses water contamination, approves $2.1 million floodplain project & more

Kent City Council addresses water contamination, approves $2.1 million floodplain project & more

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Sen. Claire Wilson, Rep. Jamila Taylor to host 30th District Town Hall in Federal Way this Saturday

Sen. Claire Wilson, Rep. Jamila Taylor to host 30th District Town Hall in Federal Way this Saturday

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Meet (and adopt) Humphrey, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

Meet (and adopt) Humphrey, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Meet (and adopt) Millie, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

Meet (and adopt) Millie, RASKC’s Pet of the Week

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Former IT manager sentenced to prison for defrauding Kent employer of nearly $1 million

Former IT manager sentenced to prison for defrauding Kent employer of nearly $1 million

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Kent School District outlines protocols for immigration enforcement activity on or near campuses

Kent School District outlines protocols for immigration enforcement activity on or near campuses

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

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Arts & Entertainment

Thunderbirds Thursday: T-Birds fighting for playoff spot with 16 games remaining in regular season

Thunderbirds Thursday: T-Birds fighting for playoff spot with 16 games remaining in regular season

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

REVIEW: BAT Theatre stages gripping, thought provoking take on AI with ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ through Mar. 8

REVIEW: BAT Theatre stages gripping, thought provoking take on AI with ‘Rossum’s Universal Robots’ through Mar. 8

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Kent Chamber to host ‘The Era of Her,’ a two-day Women’s Conference on Mar. 5 and 6

Kent Chamber to host ‘The Era of Her,’ a two-day Women’s Conference on Mar. 5 and 6

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Thunderbirds Thursday: ‘Single Mingle’ brings fun, social twist to ShoWare Center this Friday night

Thunderbirds Thursday: ‘Single Mingle’ brings fun, social twist to ShoWare Center this Friday night

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Kent Wine Walk returning to historic Downtown Kent on Saturday, April 11

SAVE THE DATE: Kent Wine Walk returning to historic Downtown Kent on Saturday, April 11

February 11, 2026February 10, 2026

Renton Civic Theatre brings Valentine’s romance with ‘She Loves Me,’ opening this Friday, Feb. 13

Renton Civic Theatre brings Valentine’s romance with ‘She Loves Me,’ opening this Friday, Feb. 13

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

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LATEST NEWS

Kent Police share ATM safety tips to help residents avoid theft

Kent Police share ATM safety tips to help residents avoid theft

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Kent Community Foundation opens scholarships for high school seniors pursuing service careers

Kent Community Foundation opens scholarships for high school seniors pursuing service careers

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Kent Police hosting ‘Coffee with the Chief’ on Wednesday, Mar. 4 at Maggie’s on Meeker

Kent Police hosting ‘Coffee with the Chief’ on Wednesday, Mar. 4 at Maggie’s on Meeker

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Lanes reopen on southbound SR 167 near SR 516 after collision in Kent Wednesday

Lanes reopen on southbound SR 167 near SR 516 after collision in Kent Wednesday

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Fans urged to travel early for Wednesday’s Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl celebration

Fans urged to travel early for Wednesday’s Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl celebration

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Fatal stabbing reported at Kent apartment complex early Saturday

Fatal stabbing reported at Kent apartment complex early Saturday

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026

Suspect in custody after intentionally striking Kent Police vehicle

Suspect in custody after intentionally striking Kent Police vehicle

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Green River College President terminated after $14.2 million deficit forces cuts

Green River College President terminated after $14.2 million deficit forces cuts

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Kent Police use license plate technology to recover stolen vehicle, arrest suspect

Kent Police use license plate technology to recover stolen vehicle, arrest suspect

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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