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Fury come from behind to stop Stars 7-4
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE

Fury come from behind to stop Stars 7-4

The Ontario (Calif.) Fury rallied with four unanswered goals in the fourth quarter to down the Tacoma Stars 7-4 in a Major Arena Soccer League… Continue reading

Fury come from behind to stop Stars 7-4
Das, other state senators explain plastic bag ban bill
Legislature 2020

Das, other state senators explain plastic bag ban bill

Could be statewide ban if House passes measure

Das, other state senators explain plastic bag ban bill
Sen. Mona Das, D-Kent, the primary sponsor of SB 5323, speaking on the bill. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Sabio-Howell)
2020 WA Legislature

Proposed law adds a fee to plastic bags at checkout

Senate passes bill to ban single-use plastic bags, place 8-cent fee on reusable plastic bags.

Sen. Mona Das, D-Kent, the primary sponsor of SB 5323, speaking on the bill. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Sabio-Howell)
South Korean boy group Monsta X to preform in Kent

South Korean boy group Monsta X to preform in Kent

July 1 at ShoWare Center

South Korean boy group Monsta X to preform in Kent
We must demand a healthy Puget Sound
Being Frank/Lorraine Loomis

We must demand a healthy Puget Sound

Little progress being made

We must demand a healthy Puget Sound
Inslee still hopeful for clean fuels standard
JERRY CORNFIELD

Inslee still hopeful for clean fuels standard

Gov. Jay Inslee badly wants a clean fuels standard in Washington. He came close nine months ago, but legislation he embraced and House Democrats approved… Continue reading

Inslee still hopeful for clean fuels standard
Inslee announces 15 appointees to state LGBTQ Commission

Inslee announces 15 appointees to state LGBTQ Commission

Legislature established group last year

Inslee announces 15 appointees to state LGBTQ Commission
‘Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings’ coming to Pacific Raceways in Kent

‘Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings’ coming to Pacific Raceways in Kent

Discovery Channel street racing reality show

‘Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings’ coming to Pacific Raceways in Kent
Kent School District leads voter registration drive

Kent School District leads voter registration drive

Registration forms provided to high school students; sent home with elementary children for parents

Kent School District leads voter registration drive
COURTESY PHOTO, Bloodworks Northwest

Bloodworks Northwest, car dealer team up to address urgent winter blood shortages

Donate blood, save lives, and win a new car

COURTESY PHOTO, Bloodworks Northwest
In November 2019, Washington voters approved Initiative 976, which calls for $30 car tabs. Sound Publishing file photo
2020 WA Legislature

Republicans try to guarantee $30 car tabs amid court hangup

Lawmakers sponsor companion bills in the House and Senate.

In November 2019, Washington voters approved Initiative 976, which calls for $30 car tabs. Sound Publishing file photo
Bruggen-Cate chosen as T-Birds new team captain

Bruggen-Cate chosen as T-Birds new team captain

Replaces traded Wedman

Bruggen-Cate chosen as T-Birds new team captain
Kent Mayor Ralph named new president of Sound Cities Association

Kent Mayor Ralph named new president of Sound Cities Association

Served as vice president in 2019

Kent Mayor Ralph named new president of Sound Cities Association
Lake Tapps woman dies in I-5 crash near Kent | Update

Lake Tapps woman dies in I-5 crash near Kent | Update

Driver identified in wreck near South 272nd Street in Federal Way

Lake Tapps woman dies in I-5 crash near Kent | Update
State Senate passes bill banning single-use plastic bags

State Senate passes bill banning single-use plastic bags

Measure sponsored by Kent’s Das now goes to House

State Senate passes bill banning single-use plastic bags
Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Office of the Governor)
2020 WA Legislature

Gov. Inslee delivers State of the State Address

By Leona Vaughn, WNPA News Service OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee stood before the Washington Legislature to deliver his 2020 State of the State Address… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Office of the Governor)
Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, was sworn in Jan. 13, 2020, as Speaker of the House. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service
2020 Legislature

Jinkins sworn in as WA’s first female Speaker of the House

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, is applauded by her colleagues as she becomes the first woman in Washington State history to be sworn in as Speaker… Continue reading

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, was sworn in Jan. 13, 2020, as Speaker of the House. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service
Kent schools close again on Tuesday due to inclement weather

Kent schools close again on Tuesday due to inclement weather

More snow could hit Wednesday evening

Kent schools close again on Tuesday due to inclement weather
MARILYN BADEN SODERSTROM

MARILYN BADEN SODERSTROM

Marilyn Baden Soderstrom, age 80, went to join her parents and sister in heaven on January 2, 2020 after complications of surgery. Marilyn grew up… Continue reading

MARILYN BADEN SODERSTROM
Flood wall rising in Kent

Flood wall rising in Kent

Along Lower Russell Levee on Green River

Flood wall rising in Kent