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Recognition and thanks – not abuse – needed for high school officials
THE NFHS VOICE

Recognition and thanks – not abuse – needed for high school officials

By Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS executive director While the behavior of parents and other fans at high school games is still a work in progress,… Continue reading

Recognition and thanks – not abuse – needed for high school officials
The state has too much money and it’s a problem
JERRY CORNFIELD

The state has too much money and it’s a problem

With revenues rising, budget writers are going to get lots of requests on how to spend it

The state has too much money and it’s a problem
The language of the original bill prohibited privately-owned detainment facilities from being contracted by local, state, or federal government entities, but a last-second amendment was adopted to substantially narrow the focus of the legislation. File photo
2020 WA Legislature

Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities

Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.

The language of the original bill prohibited privately-owned detainment facilities from being contracted by local, state, or federal government entities, but a last-second amendment was adopted to substantially narrow the focus of the legislation. File photo
Kentwood sends 9 wrestlers to Mat Classic XXXII
PREP WRESTLING

Kentwood sends 9 wrestlers to Mat Classic XXXII

Karandeep Chauhan and Wylder Kraght captured class titles as Kentwood High School qualified nine wrestlers from the regional tournament for this weekend’s Mat Classic XXXII… Continue reading

Kentwood sends 9 wrestlers to Mat Classic XXXII
Inslee appoints Nelson Lee to the King County Superior Court

Inslee appoints Nelson Lee to the King County Superior Court

Replaces Judge Bill Bowman who left for Court of Appeals

Inslee appoints Nelson Lee to the King County Superior Court
State House passes legislation for survivors of child sex trafficking

State House passes legislation for survivors of child sex trafficking

Orwall sponsors measure

State House passes legislation for survivors of child sex trafficking
Spicers Paper finds new Kent location

Spicers Paper finds new Kent location

At Bridge Point Kent facility

Spicers Paper finds new Kent location
King County Elections mails Presidential Primary ballots

King County Elections mails Presidential Primary ballots

Voters must vote by March 10

King County Elections mails Presidential Primary ballots
Hockey Challenge in Kent raises $200,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Hockey Challenge in Kent raises $200,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Feb. 15 event at ShoWare Center

Hockey Challenge in Kent raises $200,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities
State Senate passes three bills to curb prescription drug prices

State Senate passes three bills to curb prescription drug prices

Keiser sponsor of measures

State Senate passes three bills to curb prescription drug prices
Kukuca’s hat trick powers Thunderbirds past Warriors
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Kukuca’s hat trick powers Thunderbirds past Warriors

Roulette, Patterson also score in 5-2 win over Moose Jaw

Kukuca’s hat trick powers Thunderbirds past Warriors
Puget Sound Fire call report
Feb. 9-15

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Renton Technical College dean chosen as vice president for Student Services at Highline College

Renton Technical College dean chosen as vice president for Student Services at Highline College

Aaron Reader has been named vice president at Highline College. He will oversee the college’s Student Services division. The division manages several departments and programs,… Continue reading

Renton Technical College dean chosen as vice president for Student Services at Highline College

Reader poll

Do you think any of the Democratic candidates can beat President Donald Trump?… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2020
Top youth hockey players to compete Feb. 21-23 in Kent

Top youth hockey players to compete Feb. 21-23 in Kent

Inaugural WHL U.S. Challenge Cup features 12 teams from Western states, Canada

Top youth hockey players to compete Feb. 21-23 in Kent
Comedian Jo Koy sells out two shows at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Comedian Jo Koy sells out two shows at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Gets key to the city; attracts 14,000 fans

Comedian Jo Koy sells out two shows at Kent’s ShoWare Center
State Senate passes bill banning most Styrofoam-type products

State Senate passes bill banning most Styrofoam-type products

Kent’s Das sponsor of measure

State Senate passes bill banning most Styrofoam-type products
Thunderbirds defenseman Tyrel Bauer pursues a flying puck during WHL play Saturday night. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Giants skate past Thunderbirds, sweep home-and-home meetings

Rempe, Roulette score in 3-2 loss to Vancouver

Thunderbirds defenseman Tyrel Bauer pursues a flying puck during WHL play Saturday night. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Alex Caceres fends off a Mesquite Outlaws defender during Tacoma’s 5-2 loss on Sunday. COURTESY PHOTO, MASL Media/Mesquite Outlaws
MAJOR ARENA SOCCER LEAGUE

Stars drop matinee in Mesquite, leave Texas with a split

The Tacoma Stars sent a flurry of fourth quarter shots at the Mesquite (Texas) Outlaws but were unable to overcome a five-goal deficit and finished… Continue reading

Alex Caceres fends off a Mesquite Outlaws defender during Tacoma’s 5-2 loss on Sunday. COURTESY PHOTO, MASL Media/Mesquite Outlaws
State House adopts bill to help alleviate family poverty

State House adopts bill to help alleviate family poverty

Kent Rep. Entenman sponsored bill

State House adopts bill to help alleviate family poverty