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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...

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...

Kent Police Department Opens Registration for Fall 2026 Community Police Academy

Washington State Marks Day of Civic Engagement on September 17

WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters