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Young performers from the Kinnaly Lao Traditional Music Dance Troupe move to song on the Plaza Stage during the 10th annual Kent International Festival last year. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Kent International Festival scheduled for May 18

New date, same stage at ShoWare

  • Mar 14, 2019
Young performers from the Kinnaly Lao Traditional Music Dance Troupe move to song on the Plaza Stage during the 10th annual Kent International Festival last year. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

City of Kent seeks applicants for Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The city of Kent is accepting applications to fill vacant or expiring positions on its Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC). The LTAC is an advisory… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2019
Seven months, seven pedestrian deaths in Kent

Seven months, seven pedestrian deaths in Kent

Collisions on the rise nationwide

Seven months, seven pedestrian deaths in Kent
Sweet sounds, creative works

Sweet sounds, creative works

Community celebrates Kent Kids’ Arts Day

  • Mar 14, 2019
Sweet sounds, creative works
The Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is the only active landfill in King County. It will operate until at least 2028. It has been in operation since the 1960s. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

Waste study puts numbers behind King County trash alternatives

County has one remaining landfill located near Maple Valley, and it’s nearing capacity

The Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is the only active landfill in King County. It will operate until at least 2028. It has been in operation since the 1960s. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
City of Kent still figuring out parking restriction plan

City of Kent still figuring out parking restriction plan

Signs scheduled to go up this fall in Kentridge, Mill Creek neighborhoods

City of Kent still figuring out parking restriction plan
KCLS to open its 50th library at Kent Panther Lake Library celebration

KCLS to open its 50th library at Kent Panther Lake Library celebration

King County Library System (KCLS), community leaders, Friends of the Library and area residents will celebrate the grand opening of the Kent Panther Lake Library… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2019
KCLS to open its 50th library at Kent Panther Lake Library celebration
U.S. is now grounding Renton-made 737 MAX 8 and 9; Boeing supports decision

U.S. is now grounding Renton-made 737 MAX 8 and 9; Boeing supports decision

Update: The decision does not affect Renton production lines.

U.S. is now grounding Renton-made 737 MAX 8 and 9; Boeing supports decision
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State lawmakers seek permanent daylight saving time in Washington

Senate and House are working toward compromise on two bills; voters could decide in November election

  • Mar 13, 2019
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers will begin to refill the Howard Hanson Dam reservoir near the Green River headwaters this month. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Corps of Engineers begins Howard Hanson Dam reservoir summer refill

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers will begin refilling the Howard Hanson Dam reservoir near the Green River headwaters mid-March. It takes roughly three… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2019
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water managers will begin to refill the Howard Hanson Dam reservoir near the Green River headwaters this month. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
College students on front line of cyberattacks

College students on front line of cyberattacks

Green River College, UW teams qualify for cyber defense competition at Highline College

  • Mar 13, 2019
College students on front line of cyberattacks
Police arrest 2 persons in connection to shooting at Kent Station

Police arrest 2 persons in connection to shooting at Kent Station

Victim left with non-life-threatening but serious injuries

  • Mar 12, 2019
Police arrest 2 persons in connection to shooting at Kent Station

Kent Police Department invites the public to April 18 community meeting

The Kent Police Department invites the public to attend a community meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Kent Police Fire/Training Center, 24523… Continue reading

  • Mar 12, 2019
Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run incident; Kent Police looking for the driver

Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run incident; Kent Police looking for the driver

Kent Police are looking for the driver who was responsible for a hit-and-run incident that seriously injured a bicyclist in the area of Southeast 256th… Continue reading

Bicyclist injured in hit-and-run incident; Kent Police looking for the driver
Federal Way may be sending inmates to city of Kent jail

Federal Way may be sending inmates to city of Kent jail

Cities negotiating contract for 2020

Federal Way may be sending inmates to city of Kent jail
Police investigate shooting at Kent Station; mayor posts video message, calling ‘it a senseless act’ of violence
Police investigate shooting at Kent Station; mayor posts video message, calling ‘it a senseless act’ of violence
Senate creates commission to review major airport location options

Senate creates commission to review major airport location options

Creates commission to evaluate best location for airport expansion

  • Mar 11, 2019
Senate creates commission to review major airport location options
Kent City Council approves KOA property swap

Kent City Council approves KOA property swap

Part of Lower Russell Levee expansion

Kent City Council approves KOA property swap
The SmileMobile travels throughout the state offering dental services to children who might not otherwise have access to dental care. The mobile service will be in Kent Elementary School parking lot the week of March 18-22. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

SmileMobile coming to Kent for the week of March 18-22

The SmileMobile, a three-chair mobile dental van that travels the state offering dental services to children, teens and pregnant women who might not otherwise have… Continue reading

  • Mar 11, 2019
The SmileMobile travels throughout the state offering dental services to children who might not otherwise have access to dental care. The mobile service will be in Kent Elementary School parking lot the week of March 18-22. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
Senate passes bill to assist self-help housing organizations

Senate passes bill to assist self-help housing organizations

The state Senate passed a bill passed Monday that would help limit the costs of affordable housing by exempting self-help housing organizations, such as Habitat… Continue reading

  • Mar 11, 2019
Senate passes bill to assist self-help housing organizations