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Fewer fireworks seen in Kent over Fourth of July weekend

Fewer fireworks seen in Kent over Fourth of July weekend

Mayor, police chief say use going down since ban began

Fewer fireworks seen in Kent over Fourth of July weekend
Kent School District psychologist charged with rape of a child in Grays Harbor County

Kent School District psychologist charged with rape of a child in Grays Harbor County

Mountlake Terrace man traveled to Hoquiam to meet boy after social media exchanges

Kent School District psychologist charged with rape of a child in Grays Harbor County
King County Elections mails ballots for Aug. 6 primary

King County Elections mails ballots for Aug. 6 primary

City Council races, fire measure in Kent

  • Jul 17, 2019
King County Elections mails ballots for Aug. 6 primary
Kent man reportedly pimps more than 150 women in seven months

Kent man reportedly pimps more than 150 women in seven months

Prosecutors charge him with promoting prostitution; rape

Kent man reportedly pimps more than 150 women in seven months
Countywide birthday party sparks hope for girls aging out of foster care

Countywide birthday party sparks hope for girls aging out of foster care

Celebrate 18! was held by nonprofit Eileen & Callie’s Place on Saturday.

Countywide birthday party sparks hope for girls aging out of foster care
King County Sheriff’s Office nears completion of fatal motorcycle crash investigation

King County Sheriff’s Office nears completion of fatal motorcycle crash investigation

18-year-old man died June 28 after collision with Kent Police SUV

King County Sheriff’s Office nears completion of fatal motorcycle crash investigation
King County taxpayer tool shows how much Aug. 6 ballot measures will cost

King County taxpayer tool shows how much Aug. 6 ballot measures will cost

Puget Sound Fire, county parks levies impact Kent residents

King County taxpayer tool shows how much Aug. 6 ballot measures will cost
VoteWA is a $9.5 million program that came online last May and is meant to unify all 39 county voting systems in the state into a single entity. Courtesy image

WA’s new voting system concerns county elections officials

VoteWA has run into some problems in recent months as the Aug. 6 primary election draws closer.

VoteWA is a $9.5 million program that came online last May and is meant to unify all 39 county voting systems in the state into a single entity. Courtesy image
‘Feedback loops’ of methane, CO2 echo environmental problem beyond Washington

‘Feedback loops’ of methane, CO2 echo environmental problem beyond Washington

University of Washington among researchers of climate change’s effects in global temperatures.

‘Feedback loops’ of methane, CO2 echo environmental problem beyond Washington
Jacqueline and Patrick Myers. Family photo, GoFundMe.com

Kent couple seriously injured in hit-and-run while touring Spain

Family, friends establish a drive to cover medicals and bring them home

  • Jul 15, 2019
Jacqueline and Patrick Myers. Family photo, GoFundMe.com
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Jul 15, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report
Kent Mayor Ralph decides against police measure for November ballot

Kent Mayor Ralph decides against police measure for November ballot

City Council cancels special workshop planned for July 15

Kent Mayor Ralph decides against police measure for November ballot
Warning period begins for red-light cameras in Kent

Warning period begins for red-light cameras in Kent

Program is now a go after technical issues delayed start to system

  • Jul 14, 2019
Warning period begins for red-light cameras in Kent
Sabhaya takes Miss Cornucopia crown

Sabhaya takes Miss Cornucopia crown

Kentridge grad bound for UW earns $3,000 scholarship from Kent Lions

Sabhaya takes Miss Cornucopia crown
Sentencing range of 7 to 19 months if Tukwila teen convicted of vehicular homicide, other charges

Sentencing range of 7 to 19 months if Tukwila teen convicted of vehicular homicide, other charges

16-year-old boy faces arraignment July 26 in King County Juvenile Court for Kent head-on crash

Sentencing range of 7 to 19 months if Tukwila teen convicted of vehicular homicide, other charges
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King County could loan 4Culture $20 million

The loan would be repaid by the organization and used to help serve marginalized communities.

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Early wake-up call: Twin quakes under Monroe rattle region

Early wake-up call: Twin quakes under Monroe rattle region

Thousands of people felt them. They were magnitude 4.6 and 3.5 and hit minutes apart.

  • Jul 12, 2019
Early wake-up call: Twin quakes under Monroe rattle region
Sound Credit Union recognizes Carriage Crest Elementary’s Nelson as its Educator of the Month

Sound Credit Union recognizes Carriage Crest Elementary’s Nelson as its Educator of the Month

Sound Credit Union recently selected Carriage Crest Elementary School teacher Linda Nelson as its Educator of the Month for June. The Fairwood school belongs to… Continue reading

  • Jul 12, 2019
Sound Credit Union recognizes Carriage Crest Elementary’s Nelson as its Educator of the Month
8,000 Seattle to Portland bicyclists to ride through Kent Saturday

8,000 Seattle to Portland bicyclists to ride through Kent Saturday

July 13 along West Valley Highway

  • Jul 12, 2019
8,000 Seattle to Portland bicyclists to ride through Kent Saturday
Tukwila teen charged with vehicular homicide in Kent crash

Tukwila teen charged with vehicular homicide in Kent crash

16-year-old boy reportedly drove car in head-on collision that killed 13-year-old girl

Tukwila teen charged with vehicular homicide in Kent crash