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Drive Kent Issues Traffic Advisory Due to Inclement Weather

Kent, WA -: The City of Kent has issued a traffic advisory as inclement weather continues to impact several roadways across the city, leading...

Flooding Update: River Levels Begin to Ease in Kent

Kent, WA:The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun reducing water outflows from the Howard Hanson Dam, a move expected to lower river levels...

State Route 167 Reopens in Kent After Flooding Closure

Kent, WA — The City of Kent Government has announced that State Route 167 is now open, following several days of flooding that left...

Kent Police Repeat Safety Warning: Stay Off Levees and Flooded Areas

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department has again urged residents to stay off levees and avoid flooded areas, stressing that public safety remains...

Renton Police Thank Community Partners for “Operation Battle Buddy” Support

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department is expressing gratitude to community partners for a meaningful show of support aimed at helping officers manage...

Police Investigating Stabbing in Central District

Seattle police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman seriously injured in the Central District on Tuesday evening. Officers responded just before 7:00 p.m....

City Urges Public to Stay Off Levees and Avoid Flooded Areas

The City of Kent is warning residents to stay off levees and avoid flooded areas as crews continue monitoring and repairing flood protection systems. City...

After days of flood and slide threats, a small WA town begins to breathe a sigh of relief

by Eli Voorhies, Washington State Standard December 19, 2025 CONCRETE, Wash. — On Wednesday morning, sunlight glinted off the mud and moisture that still blanketed this...

Feds order WA power plant to keep burning coal, setting up clash with state

by Joseph O’Sullivan, Washington State Standard December 18, 2025 The Trump administration has ordered Washington’s last coal-fired power station to continue burning coal, just weeks before...

Startup425 to Host Final 2025 Finance & Growth Session for Small Businesses in Renton

Renton, WA — The City of Renton is inviting local entrepreneurs and small business owners to attend the final Startup425 session of 2025, focused...

Renton Police Promote Safe Exchange Location for Online Buy-Sell Transactions

Renton, WA — The Renton Police Department is encouraging residents who buy or sell items through online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace or OfferUp...

Kent Police Issue Safe Driving Advisory Amid Inclement Weather

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department has released a safe driving advisory as heavy rain, high winds, flooding, and power outages continue to...

Kent Police Urge Public to Stay Off Levees Amid Flood Monitoring

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department has issued a public safety reminder urging residents to stay off levees as first responders and public...

Southbound SR 167 Reopens; Northbound Lanes Remain Closed Due to Flooding

Drivers traveling between Kent and Auburn received some relief as southbound State Route 167 reopened between South 212th Street in Kent and 15th Street...

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