Army Corps assists King County with Green River levee breach

Reduces water flow from Hanson Dam; provides personnel support; super sacks

By Steve Hunter • December 15, 2025 5:09 pm
Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton...

Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County

By Steve Hunter • December 15, 2025 2:46 pm
State mobilization authorized to fight flooding in Kent, Auburn

State Patrol Chief John Batiste approves the mobilization of state resources after request by fire chiefs

By Steve Hunter • December 15, 2025 11:45 am
Both directions of SR 167 in Kent, Auburn now closed...

WSDOT had reopened southbound lanes for several hours Monday morning, Dec. 15

By Steve Hunter • December 15, 2025 11:11 am
Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn...

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn are closed…

December 14, 2025 3:08 pm
With donation drop off locations all across King County it’s easy to support your neighbors this holiday season. For those unable to visit a drop box, financial contributions provide steady support for counseling, recovery, housing and community education programs. Sponsored
Community generosity powers a season of giving at Valley Cities

Drop boxes and year-end gifts help sustain mental health and recovery services across King County

By Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care • December 15, 2025 6:00 am

Upcoming holiday entertainment in Auburn

America’s First Corps Army Band is coming to Auburn this weekend to present its annual Red, White and Blue Holiday…

By Reporter Staff • December 5, 2025 7:30 am
Allegro academy to present sensory-friendly holiday show

Catch ‘Winter at the Beach’ Dec. 20 at Auburn Performing Arts Center

By Steve Hunter • November 30, 2025 1:02 pm
With donation drop off locations all across King County it’s easy to support your neighbors this holiday season. For those unable to visit a drop box, financial contributions provide steady support for counseling, recovery, housing and community education programs. Sponsored
December 15, 2025 6:00 am
A new report on South King County’s healthcare landscape shows a sector that uniquely combines stable demand, high-wage employment and community impact. Courtesy Federal Way Chamber of Commerce Sponsored
July 28, 2025 6:00 am
Don’t miss Valley Cities National Night Out event in Auburn on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care. Sponsored
July 21, 2025 6:00 am
Across their six vibrant senior living communities in the Puget Sound region, the GenCare team is flipping the script on aging. Courtesy GenCare Sponsored
July 7, 2025 6:00 am
Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 12, 2025 12:33 pm
WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm