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Bella, Charlie most popular pet dog, cat names

Bella, Charlie most popular pet dog, cat names

King County releases annual list

  • Jan 3, 2020
Bella, Charlie most popular pet dog, cat names
Apartments on the rise along Meeker Street in Kent

Apartments on the rise along Meeker Street in Kent

Total of about 800 units at two complexes

  • Jan 3, 2020
Apartments on the rise along Meeker Street in Kent
Sikh Captain America to speak in Kent

Sikh Captain America to speak in Kent

Part of city’s Equity and Inclusion Speaker Series

  • Jan 2, 2020
Sikh Captain America to speak in Kent
Census Bureau hiring census takers

Census Bureau hiring census takers

Temporary jobs available in South King County

  • Jan 2, 2020
Census Bureau hiring census takers
Kent City Council approves land swaps for Green River levee work

Kent City Council approves land swaps for Green River levee work

Van Doren’s Landing Park to be relocated

Kent City Council approves land swaps for Green River levee work
Insulin pumps are worn by diabetics to monitor blood glucose levels and replace manual injections. (Wikimedia Commons)

WA lawmakers propose capping insulin costs at $100 a month

With the federal government in gridlock, states and finding ways to lower costs.

Insulin pumps are worn by diabetics to monitor blood glucose levels and replace manual injections. (Wikimedia Commons)
Two-story school coming to Panther Lake in Kent

Two-story school coming to Panther Lake in Kent

City approves initial permit for Kent Phoenix, Kent Mountain View academies to replace old grade school

Two-story school coming to Panther Lake in Kent
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Dec 31, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report

Swedish nurse strike still possible following Dec. 30 negotiations

Not enough progress was made, nurses unions say.

Winds of 20 to 35 mph could hit Kent New Year’s Eve
Winds of 20 to 35 mph could hit Kent New Year’s Eve
City of Kent seeks feedback for Mill Creek Reestablishment project

City of Kent seeks feedback for Mill Creek Reestablishment project

Residents can comment to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

  • Dec 31, 2019
City of Kent seeks feedback for Mill Creek Reestablishment project
Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31
Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31
Help for student-parents

Help for student-parents

Green River College offering scholarships to help pay for child care, so moms and dads can pursue their education

Help for student-parents
Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end

Union reps say negotiations have stalled since they began in April.

Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end
Finding a life with purpose

Finding a life with purpose

Having survived a troubled past, Pastor Boles works with his followers to make Kent a better, safer place

Finding a life with purpose
Kent Reporter’s most viewed website stories of 2019
Kent Reporter’s most viewed website stories of 2019
Ten weeks of Link light rail disruptions start in January

Ten weeks of Link light rail disruptions start in January

Travel to downtown Seattle will include Pioneer Square transfer

  • Dec 27, 2019
Ten weeks of Link light rail disruptions start in January
Kent Sunrise Rotary Club honors Mattson Middle School students, staff

Kent Sunrise Rotary Club honors Mattson Middle School students, staff

Recognized for academics, leadership, community involvement

  • Dec 26, 2019
Kent Sunrise Rotary Club honors Mattson Middle School students, staff
Who owns King County forestlands?

Who owns King County forestlands?

It’s a hodgepodge mix, but large investment companies own a substantial chunk.

Who owns King County forestlands?
New state car-seat laws begin Jan. 1

New state car-seat laws begin Jan. 1

Booster seats required for children 4-9 or shorter

  • Dec 26, 2019
New state car-seat laws begin Jan. 1