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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.

  • Feb 20, 2020
Free recycling collection event set for March 7 in Kent
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

Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities

Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.

  • Feb 19, 2020
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
State House passes legislation for survivors of child sex trafficking
State House passes legislation for survivors of child sex trafficking
King County Elections mails Presidential Primary ballots

King County Elections mails Presidential Primary ballots

Voters must vote by March 10

  • Feb 19, 2020
King County Elections mails Presidential Primary ballots
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Feb 19, 2020
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

  • Feb 19, 2020
Renton Technical College dean chosen as vice president for Student Services at Highline College
A proposal to make King County Metro fares free for low-income households could be approved in the coming months. File photo

King County considers free transit for low-income residents

The program would target those at or below 80 percent of the federal poverty level.

A proposal to make King County Metro fares free for low-income households could be approved in the coming months. File photo
State Senate passes bill banning most Styrofoam-type products

State Senate passes bill banning most Styrofoam-type products

Kent’s Das sponsor of measure

  • Feb 18, 2020
State Senate passes bill banning most Styrofoam-type products
Wife mourns death of husband in Kent motorcycle crash

Wife mourns death of husband in Kent motorcycle crash

December collision captured by dash cam

Wife mourns death of husband in Kent motorcycle crash
State House adopts bill to help alleviate family poverty

State House adopts bill to help alleviate family poverty

Kent Rep. Entenman sponsored bill

  • Feb 14, 2020
State House adopts bill to help alleviate family poverty
State Senate bill would extend window for pregnancy discrimination complaints
State Senate bill would extend window for pregnancy discrimination complaints
Kent Police partner with doorbell camera maker Ring

Kent Police partner with doorbell camera maker Ring

Chief Padilla hopes video from homes will help reduce crime

Kent Police partner with doorbell camera maker Ring
Changes in education funding leads to higher King County property taxes in 2020

Changes in education funding leads to higher King County property taxes in 2020

King County Treasury to send bills Feb. 14

  • Feb 13, 2020
Changes in education funding leads to higher King County property taxes in 2020
Kent Community Police Academy open to applicants

Kent Community Police Academy open to applicants

10-week course starts March 25

  • Feb 13, 2020
Kent Community Police Academy open to applicants
Kent-Meridian High student chases college scholarships

Kent-Meridian High student chases college scholarships

Lisa Ha’s academic achievements earn her financial awards

Kent-Meridian High student chases college scholarships
Kent Mayor Ralph to give State of the City Address at Blue Origin
Kent Mayor Ralph to give State of the City Address at Blue Origin
Voters approving Kent School District levy | Update

Voters approving Kent School District levy | Update

53 percent in favor; 47 percent against

Voters approving Kent School District levy | Update
Sen. Das to host Town Hall

Sen. Das to host Town Hall

Feb. 23 at Green River Colllege in Auburn

  • Feb 12, 2020
Sen. Das to host Town Hall
Pedestrian injured in collision with Kent school bus

Pedestrian injured in collision with Kent school bus

Monday at East Smith Street and Jason Avenue

Pedestrian injured in collision with Kent school bus
Traffic lane reduction overnight Feb. 18 in Kent at Willis and Fourth

Traffic lane reduction overnight Feb. 18 in Kent at Willis and Fourth

Closure for utility work for new roundabout

  • Feb 12, 2020
Traffic lane reduction overnight Feb. 18 in Kent at Willis and Fourth