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Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, fourth from left, stands with the Kent City Council, from left to right, John Boyd, Toni Troutner, Zandria Michaud, Satwinder Kaur, Brenda Fincher, Marli Larimer and Bill Boyce. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Cost-of-living pay hikes approved for Kent mayor, City Council

A 3.6% increase boosts mayor’s annual salary to $219,720; part-time council members to earn $37,296 per year

 

The city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent turned a profit in 2024 for the third consecutive year. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent Parks

Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent turns profit for 3rd consecutive year

City-owned facility continues to reap financial benefits of par 3 course sale in 2017

 

Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO

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 annually

 

John Wilson. COURTESY PHOTO

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’

John Wilson. COURTESY PHOTO
The city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent will soon have its fifth restaurant in the last 15 years at 2019 W. Meeker St., when the Riverbend Bar and Grill opens this spring. COURTESY PHOTO

New restaurant coming soon to Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex

Riverbend Bar and Grill scheduled to open this spring at city-owned facility

The city-owned Riverbend Golf Complex in Kent will soon have its fifth restaurant in the last 15 years at 2019 W. Meeker St., when the Riverbend Bar and Grill opens this spring. COURTESY PHOTO
Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

Man receives nearly 18-year sentence for Kent hotel murder

Phillip Jonathan Lopez beat up his girlfriend in June 2021 at Ramada Inn

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO
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Kent’s Martin Sortun Elementary receives Special Olympics honor

Recognized as a National Special Olympics Unified Champions School

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Kent mayor highlights new city facilities during annual address

Kent East Hill Operations Center to open later this year; administrative offices to move

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Kentwood High School choir. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District

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

Kentwood High School choir. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent School District
Lake Meridian. FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

Kent burglary suspect jumps into Lake Meridian in attempt to flee

Officers catch the 31-year-old man after he left lake and ran through several backyards in March 17 incident

Lake Meridian. FILE PHOTO, City of Kent
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Kent City Council plans to establish Stay Out of Drug Areas

Attempt to reduce drug activity in downtown, along Meeker Street corridor and near 104th/240th on East Hill

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Tacoma man charged with kidnapping girlfriend in Kent

Reportedly forced her into vehicle outside bar along Washington Avenue North

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Two Kent School Board members could face recall

Board controversy erupts about paying for legal defense of Meghin Margel and Tim Clark.

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Maple Valley woman advances to Knockouts on ‘The Voice’

Coach Adam Levine picks Lucia Flores-Wiseman, 22, as winner of her battle against teammate

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Fire damages Morrill Meadows Park playground in Kent

Parks director: ‘To see something built for inclusivity and joy targeted like this is especially disheartening’

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Kent Police arrest man for allegedly kidnapping girlfriend

Witnesses reportedly saw the man dragging the woman into a vehicle during March 14 incident

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Kent fire burns more than 100 vehicles at wrecking yard

Crews spent about seven hours extinguishing fire that broke out early Sunday, March 16

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City of Kent fails to get state support for sales tax hike

Two measures backed by city leaders to raise revenue for more police don’t advance out of committees

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Two men face murder charges in 2024 Covington shooting

Incident reportedly started over a stolen bong; 18-year-old man fatally shot

Courtesy Photo, King County
State Sen. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines. COURTESY PHOTO, Legislative Support Services

33rd District Community Town Hall set for Saturday, March 15

Meet Sen. Tina Orwall and Reps. Mia Gregerson and Edwin Obras to ask questions and discuss issues

State Sen. Tina Orwall, D-Des Moines. COURTESY PHOTO, Legislative Support Services