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Kent’s plastic bag ban begins March 1

Kent’s plastic bag ban begins March 1

Customers encouraged to bring reusable bags or must pay 8 cents per bag

Kent’s plastic bag ban begins March 1
ROBERT JOHN APRATO SR.

ROBERT JOHN APRATO SR.

Robert John Aprato Sr. was born on January 24, 1958 and died of natural causes on December 13, 2019 at 61 years old. He was… Continue reading

ROBERT JOHN APRATO SR.
RANDY ABRAHAMSON

RANDY ABRAHAMSON

Randy Abrahamson of Kent passed away February 13, 2020 after a 15 year battle he fought from complications sustained in a motocross accident in 2005.… Continue reading

RANDY ABRAHAMSON
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
2020 WA Legislature

Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness

Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Kent drivers to face James Street lane closures

Kent drivers to face James Street lane closures

For State Route 167 underpass lighting installation

Kent drivers to face James Street lane closures
State House Democrats release supplemental budget proposal

State House Democrats release supplemental budget proposal

Focus on housing, child care, health care

State House Democrats release supplemental budget proposal
Bloomberg presidential campaign opens downtown Kent office

Bloomberg presidential campaign opens downtown Kent office

Home base for South King, North Pierce counties

Bloomberg presidential campaign opens downtown Kent office
Top cowboys will compete in the ProRodeo Tour Playoffs at the Washington State Fair, Sept. 10-13. COURTESY PHOTO

Rodeo action, country stars coming to the state fair Sept. 10-13

Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, Jimmie Allen and 38 Special to join the country party

Top cowboys will compete in the ProRodeo Tour Playoffs at the Washington State Fair, Sept. 10-13. COURTESY PHOTO
Canadian hockey teams dominate WHL U.S. Challenge Cup in Kent

Canadian hockey teams dominate WHL U.S. Challenge Cup in Kent

Delta Hockey Academy Green wins championship

Canadian hockey teams dominate WHL U.S. Challenge Cup in Kent
Minnis helps guide Western to big win over SPU
COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Minnis helps guide Western to big win over SPU

The Western Washington University men’s basketball team handed No. 20 nationally-ranked Seattle Pacific only its second conference loss of the season, putting together a complete… Continue reading

Minnis helps guide Western to big win over SPU
Wastemobile makes a stop in Kent-Covington on March 6-8

Wastemobile makes a stop in Kent-Covington on March 6-8

Safe and convenient household hazardous waste disposal available to residents

Wastemobile makes a stop in Kent-Covington on March 6-8
The Thunderbirds’ Mekai Sanders maneuvers the puck up the ice as the Cougars’ Majid Kaddoura defends during WHL play Sunday at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Cougars skate past Thunderbirds in overtime

Davidson scores in 2-1 loss to Prince George

The Thunderbirds’ Mekai Sanders maneuvers the puck up the ice as the Cougars’ Majid Kaddoura defends during WHL play Sunday at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Storm-torn tree crashes into apartment building, injuring man
Unincorporated King County

Storm-torn tree crashes into apartment building, injuring man

Strong rain and wind blew through the area early Sunday morning, damaging power lines and trees – including a large, tall evergreen that fell through… Continue reading

Storm-torn tree crashes into apartment building, injuring man
The Thunderbirds’ Brendan Williamson, left, celebrates his first career WHL goal with Luke Bateman on Saturday night. Williamson’s goal proved to be the game winner against rival Portland. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Thunderbirds strike back, zap Winterhawks

Williamson’s first WHL goal with 3:39 left in game powers 3-2 win

The Thunderbirds’ Brendan Williamson, left, celebrates his first career WHL goal with Luke Bateman on Saturday night. Williamson’s goal proved to be the game winner against rival Portland. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DAVID WATLING

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DAVID WATLING

David Watling of Kent passed away on February 7, 2020. He was the beloved husband to Carol and cherished father to Mark Watling, Jeff Watling… Continue reading

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DAVID WATLING

KELLY J. PEDERSEN

Kelly J. Pedersen, age 45 passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2020. Kelly is predeceased by her mother, Nadine and survived by her father, David… Continue reading

Kent’s Blue Origin opens rocket factory in Alabama

Kent’s Blue Origin opens rocket factory in Alabama

Facility to employ more than 300

Kent’s Blue Origin opens rocket factory in Alabama

Democratic mayors fail to silence shootings

Frank Shiers’ political cartoon (of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Kent Reporter, Jan. 31) is right on target. It is typical of cities run by a… Continue reading

We need evidence, measures when considering car tab fee reduction

Most, if not all, state and local government programs can be tested. If we consider the issues long enough, we can find a metric to… Continue reading

Free recycling collection event set for March 7 in Kent

Free recycling collection event set for March 7 in Kent

Dispose of appliances, batteries, mattresses, etc.

Free recycling collection event set for March 7 in Kent