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Train engineers along the BNSF Railway tracks will no longer need to sound their horns starting Aug. 24 after safety imp...
06/19/2026

Train engineers along the BNSF Railway tracks will no longer need to sound their horns starting Aug. 24 after safety improvements

Kent city leaders are blowing their own horns after receiving federal approval to create a Quiet Zone that will no longer require train engineers along the BNSF Railway tracks to sound their horns through the east end of downtown while approaching crossings.

Former employee reportedly returned to farm to take horse
06/18/2026

Former employee reportedly returned to farm to take horse

Jenee Amber Westberg, a former employee of the farm, allegedly stole Reuben on April 9.

State worker unions expected tough salary conversations this year
06/18/2026

State worker unions expected tough salary conversations this year

State worker unions expected tough salary conversations this year, even before Gov. Bob Ferguson warned of difficult spending decisions in Washington’s next budget.

Public Health – Seattle & King County recommends with June 17 closure that you do not swim or play in the water
06/17/2026

Public Health – Seattle & King County recommends with June 17 closure that you do not swim or play in the water

The beach at Lake Meridian Park, 14800 SE 272nd St., in Kent, is closed Wednesday, June 17 due to high bacteria levels.

Anthony Baker Jr. and Latrez Cooper died in May 24 crash in Kent along 68th Avenue South
06/17/2026

Anthony Baker Jr. and Latrez Cooper died in May 24 crash in Kent along 68th Avenue South

A Celebration of Life Service for Anthony Lenorris Baker Jr. and Latrez James Cooper, the two men killed May 24 in a Kent car crash, will be Saturday, June 20 in Kent.

Motorcyclist rear-ends semitruck along westbound SR 18 near Tiger Mountain
06/17/2026

Motorcyclist rear-ends semitruck along westbound SR 18 near Tiger Mountain

A 19 year-old Covington man was killed in a rear-end collision with a semitruck while driving a motorcycle on the evening of June 16 along westbound State Route 18 near Tiger Mountain and just east of Raging River.

Among the more than 200 are tax hikes, enhancements to the state’s Voting Rights Act and guidance for retailers on the p...
06/16/2026

Among the more than 200 are tax hikes, enhancements to the state’s Voting Rights Act and guidance for retailers on the penny phase-out

Over 200 new Washington state laws took effect June 11.

Fans fill stadium, streets and watch parties
06/16/2026

Fans fill stadium, streets and watch parties

Belgium and Egypt played the first of six games in Seattle and set the tone for tournament.

Majority of funds will go to roads in unincorporated King County, but cities also will receive a portion
06/16/2026

Majority of funds will go to roads in unincorporated King County, but cities also will receive a portion

The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not millions, to local jurisdictions for transportation projects.

Voted unanimously for the city administration to begin working on a moratorium on data centers
06/15/2026

Voted unanimously for the city administration to begin working on a moratorium on data centers

The city of Renton is looking to ban data centers from within the city limits.

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