Gov. Ferguson provides update on WA flood response and areas of concern
Gov. Bob Ferguson provided an update on the state’s response to ongoing flooding during a media availability at the Kent Armory, outlining current conditions and areas of concern. He was joined by King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Col. Kathryn P. Sanborn of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
NWS responds to Kent concerns over flood warning after levee breach
The National Weather Service says it worked with King County and issued a flash flood warning minutes after Monday’s Desimone levee breach, after Kent’s mayor said the warning message triggered panic and traffic that hampered repair efforts.
SR-167 back open in Kent, WA after flooding closes highway
All lanes of State Route 167 have reopened after floodwaters closed the highway between Kent and Auburn for nearly a week.
Kent, WA mayor says NWS alert worsened panic during levee breach
As neighbors in Kent clean up from recent flooding, city leaders say a National Weather Service flood warning earlier this week did more harm than good during a levee breach.
Kent mayor says NWS alert worsened panic during levee breach
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph says a National Weather Service flash flood warning issued during the Desimone levee breach sowed panic, clogged roads and slowed repair efforts, arguing the alert overstated the immediate risk. City leaders say they had planned targeted evacuation messages before the broad warning prompted traffic jams and confusion.
Kent residents assess flood damage
With flooding concerns still lingering for people near the Green River, some in Kent spent most of Wednesday trying to clean up while the skies remained dry.
Levee failure along Green River triggers “go now” evacuations in Tukwila and Kent
A levee failure along the Green River prompted immediate evacuation orders for parts of Tukwila and Kent on Monday, closing roads and flooding an industrial area as crews worked urgently to plug the breach with sand and gravel.
WSDOT crews work to reopen SR-167 in Auburn, Kent
This morning on Good Day Seattle, we spoke to WSDOT's Casey Conley to hear more about how crews are working tirelessly to reopen roadways that are still feeling the impacts of major flooding in the region.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Kent, WA
A man is dead following a late night crash on Saturday in the Kent area. The driver who hit the victim fled the scene.
Man killed in hit-and-run on SR 516 in Kent, WA
A man died at the scene after being struck by an eastbound vehicle on State Route 516 near Meeker Street in Kent, according to Washington State Patrol.
WA officials shut down 6-mile stretch of SR-167 due to standing water
Several miles of highway are shut down with no estimated time of reopening as state officials continue to assess flood damage and standing water on roadways across the western Washington region following a severe atmospheric river last week.
Kent police need your help finding missing woman
Kent police are asking for the public’s help finding 43-year-old Donna Anne Marie Jorgensen, who hasn’t been seen since mid-September.
Man charged in 2021 WA homicide pleads not guilty, victim’s body still missing
The man arrested in connection with the murder of 36-year-old Austin Leming, who went missing nearly four years ago, faced a judge for the first time on Monday.
Suspect pleads not guilty in killing of missing Kent man Austin Leming
King County prosecutors have charged 46-year-old Brian Mares with second-degree murder in the 2021 death of Austin Matthew Leming, who disappeared nearly four years ago. Mares pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Friday, as Leming’s family and friends packed the courtroom, vowing to keep searching for Austin and seeking justice.
Deadly shooting at Kent, WA park and ride under investigation
An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting in Kent on Sunday night.
Suspect arrested for murder of missing Kent man
A Des Moines man was arrested for second-degree murder in connection to the 2021 disappearance of Austin Leming in Kent.
Man charged in 2021 homicide of missing person in Kent, WA
Kent detectives found blood and evidence in the Brian Mares' apartment, linking him to Leming's last known location.
Kent police: Armed robbery suspect hides in house, officers use flock cameras
A robbery suspect was arrested Sunday morning following a tense standoff involving multiple law enforcement agencies and several evacuees from multiple apartment units.
WA's Tahoma National Cemetery cancels flag placing event over government shutdown
The Tahoma National Cemetery canceled its Veterans Day flag placement event for middle schoolers due to the government shutdown.
Crews battle early morning house fire in Kent, WA
Crews are investigating after a house caught fire in Kent's East Hill neighborhood Thursday morning.