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Kent zoning change bans King County Metro bus facility from proposed site

Kent zoning change bans King County Metro bus facility from proposed site

Agency still plans to pursue Valley property

Kent zoning change bans King County Metro bus facility from proposed site
King County Sheriffs to increase patrols, enforce firework rules in unincorporated communities

King County Sheriffs to increase patrols, enforce firework rules in unincorporated communities

King County’s unincorporated communities will get assistance in keeping the Fourth of July holiday safe, with a $25,000 boost in sheriff funding for increased patrols.… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2019
King County Sheriffs to increase patrols, enforce firework rules in unincorporated communities
Victim in Kent hit-and-run car crash Sunday night identified as 13-year-old girl| Update

Victim in Kent hit-and-run car crash Sunday night identified as 13-year-old girl| Update

Dies from smoke inhalation in backseat; two others in car flee scene of head-on collision

Victim in Kent hit-and-run car crash Sunday night identified as 13-year-old girl| Update
King County issues outdoor fire safety burn ban for unincorporated areas

King County issues outdoor fire safety burn ban for unincorporated areas

Fire marshal says dry conditions make area ripe for fires

  • Jul 1, 2019
King County issues outdoor fire safety burn ban for unincorporated areas
20-year-old motorcyclist dies after collision with Kent Police vehicle
20-year-old motorcyclist dies after collision with Kent Police vehicle

Shooting takes a life Friday evening in Auburn

Auburn Police are investigating a shooting that took a person’s life Friday night at Berara at Lakeland Apartments. Police said they responded to the shooting… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2019
New case of measles in King County; possible exposure in Kent

New case of measles in King County; possible exposure in Kent

Child visited Fred Meyer store June 19 on West Hill

  • Jun 28, 2019
New case of measles in King County; possible exposure in Kent
Former City of Kent Parks Director Barney Wilson dies

Former City of Kent Parks Director Barney Wilson dies

First to lead department in 1969

  • Jun 28, 2019
Former City of Kent Parks Director Barney Wilson dies
Sound Transit to pay city of Kent $6.7 million for light rail construction costs

Sound Transit to pay city of Kent $6.7 million for light rail construction costs

Agreement to cover staff time, permit fees for next 5 years

Sound Transit to pay city of Kent $6.7 million for light rail construction costs
State Senate to conduct inquiry into public comments by Das

State Senate to conduct inquiry into public comments by Das

Kent senator claimed racism, sexism present at Democratic caucus meetings

State Senate to conduct inquiry into public comments by Das
Attendees of the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Fairwood Library exit the event. A walkway was held open for them by supporters while protesters held signs condemning the event behind them. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

Tensions run high at Renton library over Drag Queen Story Hour

Supporters and protesters traded chants at June 27 event.

Attendees of the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Fairwood Library exit the event. A walkway was held open for them by supporters while protesters held signs condemning the event behind them. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
King County executive launches plan to protect 65,000 acres of open space

King County executive launches plan to protect 65,000 acres of open space

Constantine wants green space access to every county resident

  • Jun 28, 2019
King County executive launches plan to protect 65,000 acres of open space
U.S. Marshals alert public of latest phone scam spoofing officials

U.S. Marshals alert public of latest phone scam spoofing officials

Callers try to collect fine in lieu of arrest for failing to report to jury duty, other offenses

  • Jun 27, 2019
U.S. Marshals alert public of latest phone scam spoofing officials
Kent man becomes Washington State Patrol trooper

Kent man becomes Washington State Patrol trooper

Matthew Gagley to work in Bellevue district

  • Jun 27, 2019
Kent man becomes Washington State Patrol trooper
Among 9 other candidates, Inslee gets his 6 minutes of fame

Among 9 other candidates, Inslee gets his 6 minutes of fame

Here’s what the governor, a longshot presidential candidate, said in Miami Wednesday night.

  • Jun 27, 2019
  • By Chuck Taylor Herald Writer
Among 9 other candidates, Inslee gets his 6 minutes of fame
Property values up 5.6 percent in Kentridge area

Property values up 5.6 percent in Kentridge area

King County Assessor’s Office sends out notices

  • Jun 27, 2019
Property values up 5.6 percent in Kentridge area
Portion of Kent’s West James Street to close for stormwater pipe installation

Portion of Kent’s West James Street to close for stormwater pipe installation

Between 64th Avenue South to near Russell Road; July 8 to Aug. 30

  • Jun 27, 2019
Portion of Kent’s West James Street to close for stormwater pipe installation
Kent City Council ready to make parks department a priority

Kent City Council ready to make parks department a priority

Seeks return to national award-winning years

Kent City Council ready to make parks department a priority
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King County examines gun violence trends

Nearly 77 percent of shooting victims so far this year in county have been people of color.

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Racist, sexist claims by Das cause racket in Olympia

Racist, sexist claims by Das cause racket in Olympia

Senator says it’s more of a inherent bias

Racist, sexist claims by Das cause racket in Olympia