News
Man wanted in reported DV case presumed to be on the run
Kent Police initially believed the man had died in Auburn fire; seek public’s help to find Avon Cobb.
Northwest
Measles case identified in King County adult
4th case in state in 2025; Public Health – Seattle & King County says minimal risk to public…
Northwest
Sound Transit Board officially hires Dow Constantine as CEO
Annual salary starts at $450,000 which chances each year for high pay hikes
News
Auburn man receives nearly 18-year sentence for hotel murder
Phillip Jonathan Lopez beat up his girlfriend in June 2021 at Ramada Inn in Kent.
Northwest
Wilson criticizes Sound Transit’s choice of Constantine as CEO
King County executive candidate says ‘too many insiders taking care of each other instead of the public’
News
Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO
In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…
Northwest
Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King County
Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years
Northwest
OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs
Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies
Business
Joann to close fabric stores in Kent, Renton and Federal Way
Part of nationwide closure of more than 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy
Northwest
King County executive’s plan to renew parks levy 6 more years
King County Council still must approve proposal to voters on August ballot
Northwest
Federal judge sentences bikini barista chain owner for tax evasion
LadyBug Espresso has locations in Kent, Auburn, Renton and other cities; failed to report $6M in revenue
Life
Allegro dance studio to present sensory friendly holiday show in Auburn
Performance is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Auburn Performing Arts Center
Northwest
King County Metro seeks feedback about connecting buses to light rail
Agency plans to make changes in South King County as light rail opens in 2026
Northwest
King County storm damage assessment to help determine federal aid
Homeowners, business owners encouraged to report damages from windstorm
Northwest
PSE says windstorm ‘comparable to a hurricane’ with ‘unprecedented damage’
Company crews rally to restore power to thousands of customers over 5-day period
Business
Advance Auto Parts to close stores in Kent, Federal Way and Auburn
Part of nine closures in state and more than 500 across the nation
Northwest
King County Executive Dow Constantine won’t run for reelection in 2025
To give up position after 16 years; King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci to seek seat
Northwest
King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process
Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland
News
Army Corps awards $657M Hanson Dam fish passage project along Green River
Construction expected to start in 2026 on facility to increase salmon habitat
News
Man receives 25 years in prison for 2022 fatal Kent shooting
Dijion Ray Taylor-Johnson gets reduced sentence after pleading guilty to apartment shooting