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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...

Traffic Advisory: Roads Reopen in Kent

Kent, WA — The City of Kent has announced that previously impacted roads have reopened following recent weather-related disruptions. As of 5:00 a.m. on December...

City of Kent Monitoring Flooding as Conditions Remain Unstable

Kent, WA — City of Kent emergency teams are actively monitoring flooding conditions across the city and responding as situations develop, officials said. Authorities...

Kent Clarifies: No Evacuation Orders Currently in Effect

Kent, WA — The City of Kent has issued a clarification after some residents received resent King County Code Red alerts that referenced evacuations...

Mudslide Disrupts Traffic on Maple Valley Highway in Renton

Renton, WA — A mudslide has caused the closure of the westbound lane of Maple Valley Highway (SR-169) across from the Riviera Apartments, city...

Multiple Road Closures Issued in Renton Due to Flooding and Fallen Trees

Renton, WA — Authorities in Renton have announced multiple road closures following flooding and downed trees caused by severe weather conditions, according to updates...

Landslide Causes Overnight Lane Closure on Maple Valley Highway

Renton, WA — A landslide has forced the closure of the northbound lane of Maple Valley Highway (SR-169) near Blaine Drive SE, directly across...

Road Rage Crash Under Investigation in Renton

Renton, WA — Detectives with the Renton Police Department are seeking public assistance to gather video evidence related to a weekend road rage incident...

Renton Police Warn Residents of Holiday Mail Theft, Share Prevention Tips

Renton, WA — With the holiday season in full swing, the Renton Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant as mail and package...

Kent Police Conduct East Hill Shoplift Blitz, Arrest Multiple Offenders

Kent, WA — The Kent Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) carried out an intensive week-long “Shoplift Blitz” on East Hill, targeting repeat offenders...

Elderly Cyclist Rescued After Crash on Sammamish River Trail Thanks to Rapid Response by Dispatch, Fire, and Police

REDMOND, WA — A coordinated emergency response helped save an elderly cyclist after a serious crash along the Sammamish River Trail on November 11,...

Farmers can advance Washington state’s energy needs

by Addie Candib, Chad Kruger and Max Lambert, Washington State Standard November 25, 2025 Washington state has ambitious renewable energy goals. But as we transition away...

Gov. Bob Ferguson makes his pick for WA Supreme Court seat

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 24, 2025 Colleen Melody said she’s done interviews for two jobs in the past 12 years. Bob Ferguson conducted...

City of Kent Urges Residents to Prepare Their Homes for Emergencies

The City of Kent is reminding residents of the importance of being ready to shelter in place during emergencies. In a recent public advisory,...

Car Seats Are Mandatory: Kent Police Reminds Parents to Protect Young Passengers

WA judge rejects bid to ditch description of income tax initiative’s budget effects

2 votes separate WA Democrats in Bellingham-area state Senate race

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