Family starts GoFundMe page for Kent man killed in crash
Jose Ortiz, 55, died in March 28 collision; wife suffered serious injuries; police arrest driver of 2nd vehicle
News
Kent City Council approves Stay Out of Drug Areas zone
Nine organizations signed letter opposing new ordinance as ‘not an effective option’
Slower is safer: Steps to increase traffic safety in South King County
11-mile corridor has a high number of collisions, many of them fatal.
Business
Kent-based Blue Origin sets all-female flight for April 14
Singer Katy Perry among crew on New Shepard-31 to launch from West Texas
New restaurant coming soon to Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex
Riverbend Bar and Grill scheduled to open this spring at city-owned facility
Sports
Kent-based T-Birds rally to defeat Everett 6-3 in WHL playoffs
Trailed 3-1 in second period before scoring five consecutive goals to take 2-1 series lead
Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kentwood
Logan Luu (Sr. Soccer) and Joe Francis-Rodrigues (Sr. Fastpitch) are this weeks winners.
Life
Maple Valley woman chosen to advance to Playoffs on ‘The Voice’
Kelsea Ballerini calls Lucia Flores-Wiseman ‘A modern-day Amy Winehouse’
Kentwood High School Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York
Choir sent in audition tape to help get selected for March 24 event
Opinion
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Northwest
Renton Police Department expands vehicle fleet
Council approves purchase of 18 vehicles for $1.1 million.
New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft in WA
The new law also creates specific and real penalties for people who don’t follow the rules.
Federal Way woman indicted for scamming elderly Korean community
Federal Way hotels for homeless to be fully open by fall 2025
Sound Transit Board officially hires Dow Constantine as CEO
Suspects fire multiple rounds at parked vehicle in Federal Way
Wilson criticizes Sound Transit’s choice of Constantine as CEO
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