Kent Parks Cancels Christmas Rush Event Due to High River Levels
KENT — Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services has announced the cancellation of the 2025 Christmas Rush 5K/10K, citing unsafe conditions caused by rising...
High Utilizer Initiative Offender Arrested for Robbery and Resisting Arrest in Seattle
Seattle, WA — Seattle police have arrested a repeat offender under the “High Utilizer Initiative” following a robbery and assault incident at a local...
Kent Officials Take Oath Ahead of 2026 Council Term
KENT, Wash. — City leadership gathered this week as the City Clerk administered the oath of office to re-elected Mayor Dana Ralph, marking the...
Kent Issues Flood Alert as Crews Respond to Rising Water
KENT, Wash. — Ongoing flooding across Kent and nearby areas has prompted city officials to issue safety warnings, road updates, and important reminders for...
Rising River Forces Bridge Closures in Renton
RENTON, Wash. — Several bridges in Renton experienced closures due to rising river levels, prompting warnings from local authorities.
According to updates from the Renton...
Kent Police Announce New Grant to Fight Speeding & Distracted Driving
KENT, Wash. — The Kent Police Department has announced a new traffic safety grant opportunity aimed at reducing speeding and distracted driving along the...
Train Incident Prompts Temporary Road Closure in Kent
Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department announced a temporary road closure Friday after a train-related incident occurred along the BNSF railway tracks.
According to...
Thousands under evacuation orders, as floodwaters crest in Washington rivers
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
December 11, 2025
Washington state awaits an answer on its request for federal aid as it deals with unprecedented river...
Workaround will keep WA’s Pete Serrano in federal prosecutor job
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
December 11, 2025
Pete Serrano will continue to lead the federal prosecutor’s office in eastern Washington.
He’s got two new titles:...
Burglary Suspect Arrested in Lake City; Police Say He’ll Be on Santa’s “Naughty List”
Seattle, WA — With just 15 days left until Christmas, Seattle police arrested a 34-year-old man in the Lake City neighborhood on Monday night...