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City of Kent Announces Christmas Holiday Hours for Parks & Community Facilities

The City of Kent has officially announced adjusted operating hours for Parks, Recreation & Community Services during the Christmas holiday period. Residents are advised...

Kent Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision on East Valley Highway

KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Tuesday evening along East Valley Highway. Police...

WA governor calls for tapping reserve fund and climate law cash to fill budget hole

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard December 23, 2025 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson made a splash Tuesday with his full-throated endorsement of taxing the earnings of...

Ferguson backs income tax on WA residents earning over $1M

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 23, 2025 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday threw his support behind a proposed income tax on residents earning...

Racial disparities persist with WA state patrol traffic stops

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 22, 2025 Washington state troopers stop and search drivers of color more often than white Washingtonians, new data shows. Washington...

City of Kent Offices to Close Thursday in Observance of Christmas Day

Kent, Washington — The City of Kent has announced that several city facilities will be closed on Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Day. According...

Two New Officers Graduate from Police Academy, Join Kent Police Department

Kent, Washington The Kent Police Department (KPD) welcomed two new officers this week as they officially graduated from the Criminal Justice Training Commission Police Academy. Officers...

Seattle Harbor Patrol Removes Derelict, Fuel-Leaking Vessel From Lake Union

Seattle, Washington — The Seattle Police Department’s Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) has successfully towed and seized a derelict, fuel-leaking vessel from Lake Union following...

City of Kent Warns Drivers to Obey Road Closure Signs Amid Flooding

Kent, Washington – The City of Kent Government has issued a strong safety reminder to motorists as flooding continues to impact roadways across the...

Kent Parks and Trails Closed Due to Excessive Rainfall

Kent, Washington – The City of Kent’s Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department has issued an update regarding widespread park and trail impacts caused...

Kent Flood Update: Road Closures and Detours Issued

Kent, Washington – The City of Kent has released a flooding update as of December 21 at 3:35 a.m., warning residents of ongoing high...

Renton Police Mourn Death of Washington State Patrol Trooper Killed in Line of Duty

Renton, Washington — The Renton Police Department is mourning the tragic loss of Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara-Marysa Gutting (#720), who was killed after...

What to know about WA Gov. Bob Ferguson’s $3B transportation spending plan

by Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard December 19, 2025 LACEY — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled a plan Friday to steer $3 billion into...

Kent Parks & Trails Affected by Heavy Rain, Several Areas Closed

Kent, WA:Excessive rainfall has caused flooding across parts of the City of Kent, leading to multiple park and trail closures as officials begin transitioning...

The bills that didn’t survive the WA Legislature’s first major deadline

WA Senate OKs guardrails for license plate readers

Seattle Officials Urge Fans to Celebrate Safely Ahead of Super Sunday Rematch