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Puget Sound Fire to ask voters for property tax hike

Puget Sound Fire to ask voters for property tax hike

Agency would reduce fire benefit charges in Kent, Covington

Puget Sound Fire to ask voters for property tax hike
At the breakfast were, from left: King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer; Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus; HUD Region X Administrator Jeff McMorris; Kent Mayor Dana Ralph; and Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. COURTESY PHOTO

HUD distributes $40 million in housing subsidies to South King County annually

Jeff McMorris, regional administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska discussed Region X and the… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2019
At the breakfast were, from left: King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer; Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus; HUD Region X Administrator Jeff McMorris; Kent Mayor Dana Ralph; and Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. COURTESY PHOTO
First of new Sound Transit light rail vehicles arrives

First of new Sound Transit light rail vehicles arrives

152 vehicles ordered for $642 million; will serve Kent, Federal Way line in 2024

  • Jun 19, 2019
First of new Sound Transit light rail vehicles arrives
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America raises $1.7 million for Victory Junction

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America raises $1.7 million for Victory Junction

250 participants complete Ride’s longest route ever, nearly 3,700 miles – from Kent to Key Largo – to raise funds to provide a life-changing camp experience for children with chronic medical illnesses

  • Jun 19, 2019
Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America raises $1.7 million for Victory Junction
City of Kent breaks $5 million mark in school traffic camera revenue

City of Kent breaks $5 million mark in school traffic camera revenue

Program began five years ago to slow drivers

City of Kent breaks $5 million mark in school traffic camera revenue
Three members of international drug trafficking conspiracy receive prison sentences

Three members of international drug trafficking conspiracy receive prison sentences

Group used homes in Kent, Burien, Tukwila, Seattle to grow marijuana

  • Jun 18, 2019
Three members of international drug trafficking conspiracy receive prison sentences
Career Day: Meridian Elementary students get a closer look at jobs people do

Career Day: Meridian Elementary students get a closer look at jobs people do

People of all walks and professions were special guests at Meridian Elementary School for its third annual Career Day last Friday. Representing a wide variety… Continue reading

  • Jun 18, 2019
  • By Mark Klaas mklaas@soundpublishing.com
Career Day: Meridian Elementary students get a closer look at jobs people do
Portion of South 218th Street to close in Kent

Portion of South 218th Street to close in Kent

June 26 to October between 93rd Avenue and 94th Place South

  • Jun 17, 2019
Portion of South 218th Street to close in Kent
Kent American Legion Post 15 holds annual Flag Retirement ceremony

Kent American Legion Post 15 holds annual Flag Retirement ceremony

Chriss R. Moen, legionnaire of American Legion Post 15, Kent, and Boy Scout Troop 406 prepare for the annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on Friday, June… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2019
Kent American Legion Post 15 holds annual Flag Retirement ceremony
Kent city jail to house inmates from Federal Way

Kent city jail to house inmates from Federal Way

Cities near agreement for at least five spaces per day by end of year

Kent city jail to house inmates from Federal Way
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Jun 17, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report
Ohashi retiring after 15 years as Puget Sound Fire public information officer
Ohashi retiring after 15 years as Puget Sound Fire public information officer
Work to start in July on $52 million Green River levee project in Kent

Work to start in July on $52 million Green River levee project in Kent

Open house set for June 25 at Kent library

Work to start in July on $52 million Green River levee project in Kent
Joe Root named new Puget Sound Fire public information officer

Joe Root named new Puget Sound Fire public information officer

Will replace Kyle Ohashi who is retiring

  • Jun 14, 2019
  • By Steve Hunter shunter@soundpublishing.com
Joe Root named new Puget Sound Fire public information officer
Fire burns Kent East Hill home | Update

Fire burns Kent East Hill home | Update

Cause was discarded smoking material behind house; fundraiser account started for family

  • Jun 14, 2019
Fire burns Kent East Hill home | Update
American Red Cross, Tukwila Pool join forces to reduce drowning

American Red Cross, Tukwila Pool join forces to reduce drowning

Children and adults learning to swim is key to creating ‘ecosystem of water safety’

  • Jun 13, 2019
American Red Cross, Tukwila Pool join forces to reduce drowning
Gamers needed to meet blood supply shortage

Gamers needed to meet blood supply shortage

Cascade Regional Blood Services partners with top esports organization, Team Liquid, to drive donations

  • Jun 13, 2019
  • By Mark Klaas mklaas@soundpublishing.com
Gamers needed to meet blood supply shortage
Kent mobile home park on West Hill faces uncertain future

Kent mobile home park on West Hill faces uncertain future

City Council approves property rezone to allow commercial, residential projects near light rail line

Kent mobile home park on West Hill faces uncertain future
Tasting room proposal could redefine alcohol production in King County

Tasting room proposal could redefine alcohol production in King County

Pilot program would benefit wineries, breweries and distilleries. Several farmers are concerned.

Tasting room proposal could redefine alcohol production in King County
Pacific Raceways on track to improve, grow

Pacific Raceways on track to improve, grow

Facility’s $25 million expansion plan includes Pacific Motorsports Park, garages and the Pacific Innovation Center

Pacific Raceways on track to improve, grow