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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...

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...

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...

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...

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