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Kent officers use undercover sting to arrest men seeking prostitutes

Kent officers use undercover sting to arrest men seeking prostitutes

Ads placed on website for men to meet women at local motels

Kent officers use undercover sting to arrest men seeking prostitutes

Believe, Achieve, and Thrive program comes to Kent on March 9

The Community Network Council hosts Believe, Achieve, and Thrive – a youth and family celebration – on Saturday, March 9 at Kent Masonic Hall, 805… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2019
Orwall bill expands K-12 language interpretation services

Orwall bill expands K-12 language interpretation services

More than 200 languages spoken in state’s public schools

  • Mar 4, 2019
Orwall bill expands K-12 language interpretation services
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Ferguson contacts WA sheriffs about enforcing gun control measure

Letter addresses points of confusion over Initiative 1639

  • Mar 4, 2019
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King County Metro is working to improve the transit network serving the Kent, Auburn and Renton communities and expand RapidRide bus service to the area. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Metro

Metro invites input from Kent residents on future RapidRide line and other area improvements

King County Metro releases survey to gather feedback from communities on transportation needs

  • Mar 4, 2019
King County Metro is working to improve the transit network serving the Kent, Auburn and Renton communities and expand RapidRide bus service to the area. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Metro
A wildfire near Darrington in 2017. Photo courtesy of Northwest Washington Incident Management Team

National Guard could see pay bump for wildfire response

House passes bill with 94-0 vote

  • Mar 4, 2019
A wildfire near Darrington in 2017. Photo courtesy of Northwest Washington Incident Management Team
Protest in Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 23, 2019. wikimedia/Voice of America

Local activists push back against intervention in Venezuelan crisis

Anti-war group Answer Coalition plans protest March 16 at Seattle Central College

Protest in Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 23, 2019. wikimedia/Voice of America
King County taking applications for Voter Education Fund

King County taking applications for Voter Education Fund

Grants to help reach more voters

  • Mar 4, 2019
King County taking applications for Voter Education Fund
Kent Schools Foundation gives $9,000 to Kent schools

Kent Schools Foundation gives $9,000 to Kent schools

The Kent Schools Foundation has disbursed more than $9,000 to 11 schools in the Kent School District. As part of its new grant process, the… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2019
Kent Schools Foundation gives $9,000 to Kent schools
Recycling Collection Event set for Saturday, March 9 in Kent

Recycling Collection Event set for Saturday, March 9 in Kent

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hogan Park

  • Mar 4, 2019
Recycling Collection Event set for Saturday, March 9 in Kent
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Bad move: Felon arrested after long police pursuit on Kent’s West Hill

An alert Kent Police officer recognized a known criminal with felony warrants in a U-Haul truck on Saturday. But attempting to stop the truck turned… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2019
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Paige the page: Kentlake student serves role for Sen. Das in Olympia

Paige the page: Kentlake student serves role for Sen. Das in Olympia

Paige Williams, 15, a sophomore at Kentlake High School, served as a page in the state Senate during the week of Feb. 25. Sen. Mona… Continue reading

  • Mar 4, 2019
Paige the page: Kentlake student serves role for Sen. Das in Olympia
It’s official: Inslee is running

It’s official: Inslee is running

Washington’s governor will make climate change a key component of his campaign

It’s official: Inslee is running
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Mar 1, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report
Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex plans driving range expansion
Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex plans driving range expansion
Hanaan Ali, with Sen. Bob Hasegawa, D-Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Legislature

Excel student serves as page in state Senate

Hanaan Ali, 16, a sophomore at Kent’s Excel Public Charter School, served as a page in the state Senate during the week of Feb. 25.… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2019
Hanaan Ali, with Sen. Bob Hasegawa, D-Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Legislature
Lowry’s legacy: helping those in need

Lowry’s legacy: helping those in need

Family of former governor establishes Fund to End Homelessness; Kent agencies awarded for their work

Lowry’s legacy: helping those in need

King County Elections hosts workshop for candidates in Kent on Saturday

King County Elections hosts a series of candidate workshops for anyone interested in running for office. Workshops are set for March and April. The series… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2019
Rotary Club of Kent honors some of the best from Kent-Meridian

Rotary Club of Kent honors some of the best from Kent-Meridian

The Rotary Club of Kent recently honored its Students of the Month for February, spotlighting Kent-Meridian High School. Joining Rotary Club President Don Gregory, second… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2019
Rotary Club of Kent honors some of the best from Kent-Meridian
Soos Creek Botanical Garden Heritage Center embraces for new season

Soos Creek Botanical Garden Heritage Center embraces for new season

Heritage center features artifacts used by local pioneers at home and work, including an 1890s horse buggy

  • Feb 28, 2019
Soos Creek Botanical Garden Heritage Center embraces for new season