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King County Metro considers Auburn, Kent sites for new bus base

King County Metro considers Auburn, Kent sites for new bus base

Three finalists; facility to open in 2030

  • Jun 26, 2019
King County Metro considers Auburn, Kent sites for new bus base
In this file photo, marchers make their way from Trinity Episcopal Church in Everett on Feb. 26, 2017. Muslim refugees’ admissions into the U.S. have declined by 85 percent since the Trump administration came into power in 2017, according to the International Rescue Committee. Sound Publishing file photo

Report: Fewer refugees settling in U.S. and Washington state

Admissions are on pace to only reach around one-fifth of their limit in 2019.

In this file photo, marchers make their way from Trinity Episcopal Church in Everett on Feb. 26, 2017. Muslim refugees’ admissions into the U.S. have declined by 85 percent since the Trump administration came into power in 2017, according to the International Rescue Committee. Sound Publishing file photo
Real-time arrival information now available at all Link light rail stations

Real-time arrival information now available at all Link light rail stations

Displays show times for next three trains

  • Jun 25, 2019
Real-time arrival information now available at all Link light rail stations
Das claims racism, sexism during closed-door legislative meetings in Olympia

Das claims racism, sexism during closed-door legislative meetings in Olympia

First-year senator speaks her mind at Kent Chamber of Commerce gathering

Das claims racism, sexism during closed-door legislative meetings in Olympia
Sound Cities Association commits to addressing lack of middle-income affordable housing
Sound Cities Association commits to addressing lack of middle-income affordable housing
Run a red light in Kent, pay $136 beginning Aug. 1

Run a red light in Kent, pay $136 beginning Aug. 1

City to use revenue from new program to buy body-worn cameras for 105 police officers

Run a red light in Kent, pay $136 beginning Aug. 1
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Jun 24, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report
More bear sightings in Kent

More bear sightings in Kent

Monday near Scenic Hill Elementary School

More bear sightings in Kent
Five Kent-Meridian High School students became Why Not You Scholars. At the presentation were, from left: K-M Principal David Radford; Carly Young, executive director of the Why Not You Foundation; scholars Djamila Oumarou; Katie Liu; Najma Abdirizak; Monserrat Palacios-Aguirre; Aye Aye Aung; and Raquel Rodgers; and Erika Enciso-Castillo, CPA, College Success Foundation. COURTESY PHOTO, Why Not You Foundation

Why Not You Foundation awards scholarships to five Kent-Meridian students

Program is part of Ciara and Russell Wilson’s work with DREAM BIG: Anything is Possible teen empowerment campaign

  • Jun 23, 2019
Five Kent-Meridian High School students became Why Not You Scholars. At the presentation were, from left: K-M Principal David Radford; Carly Young, executive director of the Why Not You Foundation; scholars Djamila Oumarou; Katie Liu; Najma Abdirizak; Monserrat Palacios-Aguirre; Aye Aye Aung; and Raquel Rodgers; and Erika Enciso-Castillo, CPA, College Success Foundation. COURTESY PHOTO, Why Not You Foundation
Kent’s Frager Road South to close June 24 through July 26

Kent’s Frager Road South to close June 24 through July 26

Between West Valley Highway and West Meeker Street for salmon, flood project

  • Jun 21, 2019
Kent’s Frager Road South to close June 24 through July 26
City of Kent reaches agreement with Axon to buy body-worn cameras for police
City of Kent reaches agreement with Axon to buy body-worn cameras for police
Kent kindergarten substitute teacher charged with child molestation

Kent kindergarten substitute teacher charged with child molestation

Incident allegedly occurred in elementary school classroom

Kent kindergarten substitute teacher charged with child molestation
Pack pedals away in World Relief’s fifth annual SEA-TRI-KAN bike ride

Pack pedals away in World Relief’s fifth annual SEA-TRI-KAN bike ride

Across-the-state ride for refugee resiliency

  • Jun 20, 2019
Pack pedals away in World Relief’s fifth annual SEA-TRI-KAN bike ride
A high tide at Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo

On the West Coast, Washington is most prone to sea level rise damage

Report by the Center for Climate Integrity shows multibillion-dollar cost of battling back the sea.

A high tide at Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo
Photo Provided by Naomi Parkman Sansome Facebook Page

Buckle up for another smoky summer

Wildfires in Washington will likely roar back this year and into the future.

Photo Provided by Naomi Parkman Sansome Facebook Page
Springbrook Elementary celebrates 50 years | Schools briefly

Springbrook Elementary celebrates 50 years | Schools briefly

Around 500 people gathered at Springbrook Elementary on June 6, celebrating multicultural night and the school’s 50th anniversary. The celebratory night included a variety show… Continue reading

  • Jun 20, 2019
Springbrook Elementary celebrates 50 years | Schools briefly
Area veterans join 30th annual Flag Day celebration

Area veterans join 30th annual Flag Day celebration

Veterans throughout King County attended the 30th annual Flag Day Celebration at the King County Aquatic Center last Saturday. Soroptimist International of Federal Way and… Continue reading

  • Jun 20, 2019
Area veterans join 30th annual Flag Day celebration
Olsen becomes new president of Kent Rotary

Olsen becomes new president of Kent Rotary

Lawyer has volunteered his time in the community

  • Jun 20, 2019
Olsen becomes new president of Kent Rotary
Bear spotted on Kent’s East Hill | Update

Bear spotted on Kent’s East Hill | Update

Wednesday near Service Club Ballfields; bring in bird feeders, garbage cans

Bear spotted on Kent’s East Hill | Update
Kent Police to add extra patrols for fireworks ban enforcement

Kent Police to add extra patrols for fireworks ban enforcement

Extra officers to hit streets July 1-6

  • Jun 19, 2019
Kent Police to add extra patrols for fireworks ban enforcement