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Kent, Renton, Burien lead South King County in homicides

Kent, Renton, Burien lead South King County in homicides

Seven in Kent in 2018, according to King County Medical Examiner’s report

Kent, Renton, Burien lead South King County in homicides
Ridgewood Elementary’s Wayne Jensen named Kent’s teacher of the year

Ridgewood Elementary’s Wayne Jensen named Kent’s teacher of the year

Turning students who couldn’t into students who can

Ridgewood Elementary’s Wayne Jensen named Kent’s teacher of the year
Washington firearm safe storage map unveiled

Washington firearm safe storage map unveiled

59 locations part of the program so far

Washington firearm safe storage map unveiled
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Pacific Raceways turns 60, releases schedule

33rd NHRA NW Nationals anchors busy 2020 slate

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Discussing homelessness on Jan. 9 are, from left, Associated Press Olympia correspondent Rachel La Corte, Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle), Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), Sen. Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) and Rep. Morgan Irwin (R-Enumclaw). Photo by Leona Vaughn/WNPA News Service

Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis

One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution.

Discussing homelessness on Jan. 9 are, from left, Associated Press Olympia correspondent Rachel La Corte, Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle), Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), Sen. Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) and Rep. Morgan Irwin (R-Enumclaw). Photo by Leona Vaughn/WNPA News Service
With Mount Baker and Jetty Island in the distance, a container ship approaches the Port of Everett. (Port of Everett photo)

Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus

Overseas port closures hurt WA companies that depend on international shipping.

With Mount Baker and Jetty Island in the distance, a container ship approaches the Port of Everett. (Port of Everett photo)
Thunderbirds Foundation breaks $1 million mark for donations to youth sports

Thunderbirds Foundation breaks $1 million mark for donations to youth sports

Fundraising began in 2009 at ShoWare Center hockey games

Thunderbirds Foundation breaks $1 million mark for donations to youth sports
Catch train in Kent to Sounder FC game on March 1

Catch train in Kent to Sounder FC game on March 1

10:05 am stop for noon match against Chicago Fire FC

Catch train in Kent to Sounder FC game on March 1
Public Health — Seattle & King County issues statement about Bothell High School closure

Public Health — Seattle & King County issues statement about Bothell High School closure

‘There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Washington state or King County’

Public Health — Seattle & King County issues statement about Bothell High School closure
Heinisch to retire after 21 years with Kent Youth and Family Services

Heinisch to retire after 21 years with Kent Youth and Family Services

Took over as executive director in 1999

Heinisch to retire after 21 years with Kent Youth and Family Services
Entenman bill would help community, technical college students who go hungry

Entenman bill would help community, technical college students who go hungry

Survey shows 41 percent of students need assistance

Entenman bill would help community, technical college students who go hungry
Army Corps begins annual Hanson Dam reservoir summer refill

Army Corps begins annual Hanson Dam reservoir summer refill

Near the Green River headwaters

Army Corps begins annual Hanson Dam reservoir summer refill
King County, Seattle partner on Northgate affordable housing project

King County, Seattle partner on Northgate affordable housing project

Metro property to be developed into 232 units

King County, Seattle partner on Northgate affordable housing project
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
MICHAEL WAYNE GRAY

MICHAEL WAYNE GRAY

Michael Wayne Gray, 61, of Kent, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2019 from cardiovascular disease. Michael was born in Renton, WA on January… Continue reading

MICHAEL WAYNE GRAY
Needles littered the ground throughout a homeless encampment at Federal Way’s Hylebos Wetlands, which is public property. Sound Publishing file photo

Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending

Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.

Needles littered the ground throughout a homeless encampment at Federal Way’s Hylebos Wetlands, which is public property. Sound Publishing file photo

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MARILYN SODERSTROM

MARILYN SODERSTROM

Nov. 28, 1939 – Jan. 2, 2020 A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on March 18, 2020 at Hillcrest Burial Park 1005 Reiten… Continue reading

MARILYN SODERSTROM
Kent Spotlight Series to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Kent Spotlight Series to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

March 13 at Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center

Kent Spotlight Series to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Kent Schools Foundation gives back in a big way to students, programs

Kent Schools Foundation gives back in a big way to students, programs

Disperses nearly $15,000 in the organization’s first round of grant applications for the 2019-2010 school year

Kent Schools Foundation gives back in a big way to students, programs