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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.

  • Feb 26, 2020
Needles littered the ground throughout a homeless encampment at Federal Way’s Hylebos Wetlands, which is public property. Sound Publishing file photo
King County approves low-income Metro fare waivers

King County approves low-income Metro fare waivers

Low-income transit riders could see their King County Metro fares waived beginning in July, after the King County Council voted Feb. 25 to approve a… Continue reading

King County approves low-income Metro fare waivers
King County Council has nine members who each represent a district. Courtesy of kingcounty.gov

Charter amendments could allow King County Council to remove elected officials

The change was recommended by the charter review commission.

King County Council has nine members who each represent a district. Courtesy of kingcounty.gov
Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht gave a response to an Office of Law Enforcement Oversight report on Feb. 25 before the King County Law and Justice Committee. The report recommended ways her department could reform use of force policy and internal investigations. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly force report

The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations.

Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht gave a response to an Office of Law Enforcement Oversight report on Feb. 25 before the King County Law and Justice Committee. The report recommended ways her department could reform use of force policy and internal investigations. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
Kent Police seek help to find missing 16-year-old girl
Kent Police seek help to find missing 16-year-old girl

Voters could vote to affirm subpoena powers for civilian KCSO oversight agency

The King County charter review commission recommended enshrining the power in the charter.

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

  • Feb 25, 2020
Kent Schools Foundation gives back in a big way to students, programs
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness

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

  • Feb 25, 2020
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Man injured in Kent drive-by shooting

Man injured in Kent drive-by shooting

Road rage near Fred Meyer store on East Hill

Man injured in Kent drive-by shooting
Kent drivers to face James Street lane closures

Kent drivers to face James Street lane closures

For State Route 167 underpass lighting installation

  • Feb 24, 2020
Kent drivers to face James Street lane closures
Bloomberg presidential campaign opens downtown Kent office

Bloomberg presidential campaign opens downtown Kent office

Home base for South King, North Pierce counties

  • Feb 24, 2020
Bloomberg presidential campaign opens downtown Kent office
Fentanyl (Courtesy photo)

Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County

Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.

Fentanyl (Courtesy photo)
Keiser releases statement on sports betting bill

Keiser releases statement on sports betting bill

Tribal casinos could feature gambling on pro, college games and Olympics

Keiser releases statement on sports betting bill
Portion of Green River Trail in Kent closed due to erosion

Portion of Green River Trail in Kent closed due to erosion

Near Van Doren’s Landing Park on Russell Road

Portion of Green River Trail in Kent closed due to erosion
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

  • Feb 24, 2020
Wastemobile makes a stop in Kent-Covington on March 6-8
The Colstrip Power Plant in Montana. Puget Sound Energy owns 25 percent of the remaining two units. File photo

PSE files to sell part of Colstrip coal plant

The utility owns two units at the Montana power plant.

The Colstrip Power Plant in Montana. Puget Sound Energy owns 25 percent of the remaining two units. File photo
Storm-torn tree crashes into apartment building, injuring man

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

  • Feb 23, 2020
Storm-torn tree crashes into apartment building, injuring man
Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.

Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office
Seattle man dies in Kent car crash along Orillia Road | Update

Seattle man dies in Kent car crash along Orillia Road | Update

Victim identified in Feb. 19 collision with semi-truck

Seattle man dies in Kent car crash along Orillia Road | Update
Riverbend Driving Range improvements continuing in Kent

Riverbend Driving Range improvements continuing in Kent

City awards contract for new parking lot, sidewalks, landscaping

Riverbend Driving Range improvements continuing in Kent