News
Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila
Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County
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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025
Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far…
Northwest
Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive
Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial
Business
BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union
When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion
Northwest
King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 4 general election
Voters should receive ballots by Oct. 20
News
Kent Police arrest man for eluding after chase into Federal Way
Pursuit began Sept. 2 along West Meeker Street and ended on Pacific Highway South
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Light rail passenger service to Kent, Federal Way starts Dec. 6
Features two new light rail stations in Kent, one in Federal Way along 7.8-mile extension
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Skeletal remains of Kent man, 81, found near SR 167
Larry Martinez went missing in June 2022 when he walked away from a local business; no foul play…
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Mom gets 12-month community custody sentence in Kent baby’s death
Prosecutors sought 27-month prison sentence in 2022 fentanyl overdose by 3-year-old girl
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Tolling coming this fall to new SR 509 Expressway near Kent
Portion of new expressway off of Interstate 5 now open
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Chehalis woman, 59, dies in I-5 crash near Kent-Federal Way border
Collision occurred at 12:56 a.m. July 30 southbound near South 272nd Street.
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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025
Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter
Northwest
King County Council adopts ‘Welcoming’ motion for immigrants
Council responds to Trump administration ‘sowing fear across the country through brutal, unjust persecution’
Northwest
King County to expand flood outreach after Texas tragedy
Flood Control District Board votes to increase education, early warnings and community engagement
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Kent Police officers fired 13 shots in fatal shooting at warehouse
Each reportedly fired rifles after Federal Way man fired two shots with pistol
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Federal Way woman, 61, killed in Kent hit-and-run crash on I-5
State Patrol has a suspect in June 9 crash and are asking that he turn himself in
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Federal Way man’s death in Kent warehouse ruled a homicide
Kent Police Department is under investigation.
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Federal Way man found dead inside Kent warehouse
Former employee reportedly threatened workers with gun; started fires inside warehouse
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Federal Way man fatally shot at his 21st birthday party
Man dies in early Saturday morning, June 7, shooting in Kent.
Northwest
Brief overnight SR 167 closures this month in Renton, Kent and Auburn
June 8-9 in Kent; June 9-10 in Renton and June 12-13 in Auburn