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Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

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Puget Sound Fire call report
Irish quartet JigJam to perform in Kent

Irish quartet JigJam to perform in Kent

Sept. 27 at Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center

Irish quartet JigJam to perform in Kent
Thunderbirds fall to Silvertips in overtime

Thunderbirds fall to Silvertips in overtime

Williamson,Jeri-Leon score in 3-2 overtime loss

Thunderbirds fall to Silvertips in overtime
Makah Lane and jockey Juan Gutierrez dart to victory in the $50,000 Washington Cup Sophomore Colt Gelding showdown at Emerald Downs on Sunday. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

Makah Lane goes coast to coast in Sophomore Colt & Gelding race

Alittlelesstalk captures Sophomore Filly showcase

Makah Lane and jockey Juan Gutierrez dart to victory in the $50,000 Washington Cup Sophomore Colt Gelding showdown at Emerald Downs on Sunday. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO
T-Birds win preseason opener against Vancouver

T-Birds win preseason opener against Vancouver

Rally from 2-0 deficit

T-Birds win preseason opener against Vancouver
Kent Municipal DUI Court recognizes first graduate | Update

Kent Municipal DUI Court recognizes first graduate | Update

New program aims to reduce recidivism, incarceration costs, traffic fatalities

Kent Municipal DUI Court recognizes first graduate | Update
Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection visits Kent-Covington, Sept. 6-8

Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection visits Kent-Covington, Sept. 6-8

Safely dispose of old car batteries, used motor oil, paint thinner and many other household hazardous items at no cost

Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection visits Kent-Covington, Sept. 6-8
Back to school in Kent

Back to school in Kent

District opens 150th year

Back to school in Kent
State high school sports participation declines in 2018-19

State high school sports participation declines in 2018-19

Washington’s tally follows falling national numbers

State high school sports participation declines in 2018-19
Kent community calendar | Aug. 29

Kent community calendar | Aug. 29

Events, entertainment listings

Kent community calendar | Aug. 29
Kent apartment rental rates decline slightly in August

Kent apartment rental rates decline slightly in August

Prices down 0.5 percent from July; but up 1.4 percent from a year ago

Kent apartment rental rates decline slightly in August
Gov. Jay Inslee. FILE PHOTO

Did Gov. Inslee go too far with his veto power?

OLYMPIA — When Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a 12-word sentence in the transportation budget in May, he knew what he was doing was without precedent… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee. FILE PHOTO
Jacob Swan, a physician assistant in the Family Medicine department of the MultiCare Kent Clinic, is an avid hiker, mountaineer and volunteer member of Seattle Mountain Rescue. He has climbed many of Washington’s highest peaks. COURTESY PHOTO, MultiCare

Q&A: Safe hiking tips from an expert hiker, family medicine provider

By MultiCare Health System Blessed with thousands of hiking options — from easy walks to summiting mountain peaks — we Northwesterners like to think of… Continue reading

Jacob Swan, a physician assistant in the Family Medicine department of the MultiCare Kent Clinic, is an avid hiker, mountaineer and volunteer member of Seattle Mountain Rescue. He has climbed many of Washington’s highest peaks. COURTESY PHOTO, MultiCare
State Auditor discusses government audits and fraud investigations

State Auditor discusses government audits and fraud investigations

State Auditor Pat McCarthy joined South King County mayors for King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer ’s August Good Eggs breakfast at Phoenix Rising Café… Continue reading

State Auditor discusses government audits and fraud investigations
Claims process now open in $12 million Motel 6 privacy case

Claims process now open in $12 million Motel 6 privacy case

More than 100,000 guests had private information shared with ICE, including SeaTac locations

Claims process now open in $12 million Motel 6 privacy case
King County Council passes measure to invest millions of dollars for affordable housing

King County Council passes measure to invest millions of dollars for affordable housing

Legislation helps address the countywide need of 244,000 affordable housing units by 2040

King County Council passes measure to invest millions of dollars for affordable housing

Reader poll

What's your favorite Washington State Fair food?… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2019
Sound Transit to offer permit parking at Tukwila train, light rail stations

Sound Transit to offer permit parking at Tukwila train, light rail stations

Single-occupancy vehicle reserved spots for $60 per month

Sound Transit to offer permit parking at Tukwila train, light rail stations
HAROLD VICKREY

HAROLD VICKREY

Harold Vickrey died on April 3rd, from the effects of Alzehimer’s disease. Born on March 8, 1930 to Russell Vickrey and Sarah (Pinkerton) Vickrey, Harold… Continue reading

HAROLD VICKREY
Harlem Globetrotters coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center Nov. 17

Harlem Globetrotters coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center Nov. 17

Two shows to feature more interaction between fans, players

Harlem Globetrotters coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center Nov. 17