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Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

Canada has already banned this procedure

  • Feb 21, 2019
Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state
Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane introduces bill to establish state in Eastern Washington called Liberty

  • Feb 21, 2019
Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide
Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, on the House floor. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Legislature

Entenman passes bill to crack down on sex traffickers

Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, 47th Legislative District, passed her first bill as a state legislator out of the state House of Representatives last week by… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2019
Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, on the House floor. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Legislature
City of Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex reduces financial losses in 2018

City of Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex reduces financial losses in 2018

Facility projected to make small profit in 2019

City of Kent’s Riverbend Golf Complex reduces financial losses in 2018
Repercussions could come to law enforcement who refuse I-1639, AG says

Repercussions could come to law enforcement who refuse I-1639, AG says

‘State and local law enforcement must uphold Washington law.’

Repercussions could come to law enforcement who refuse I-1639, AG says
Kent City Council approves $8.4 million South 224th Street extension contract

Kent City Council approves $8.4 million South 224th Street extension contract

Up East Hill from new Highway 167 overpass

Kent City Council approves $8.4 million South 224th Street extension contract
I-405/SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector flyover ramp to open Thursday

I-405/SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector flyover ramp to open Thursday

Critical link to 40-mile express toll lanes corridor will improve traffic operations by eliminating weaving

  • Feb 20, 2019
I-405/SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector flyover ramp to open Thursday
Man files federal lawsuit against Kent Police for alleged brutality, excessive force
Man files federal lawsuit against Kent Police for alleged brutality, excessive force
Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration in King County

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration in King County

No New Youth Jail Coalition members send Valentines to King County officials asking them to reconsider funding priorities

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration in King County
Sound Transit seeks public comment about new light rail yard site

Sound Transit seeks public comment about new light rail yard site

Dick’s Drive-In in Kent one of six potential locations

  • Feb 19, 2019
Sound Transit seeks public comment about new light rail yard site
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Feb 19, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report
Man found dead after shooting at police during Kent standoff

Man found dead after shooting at police during Kent standoff

Suspect was wanted by Seattle Police on a felony warrant

Man found dead after shooting at police during Kent standoff
Southbound traffic backs up as northbound drivers cruise on with ease on the Highway 99 viaduct on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

WSDOT hopes ‘Viadoom’ habits continue

The department credits commuters with adapting to the closure and mitigating impacts.

Southbound traffic backs up as northbound drivers cruise on with ease on the Highway 99 viaduct on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
Former two-term state Senator Joe Fain has a new job – president and CEO of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Bellevue Chamber of Commerce selects Fain as new president and CEO

The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that it had selected former 47th Legislative District State Sen. Joe Fain to be its new president and… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2019
Former two-term state Senator Joe Fain has a new job – president and CEO of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
Kent man arrested in Auburn hit-and-run incident that seriously injured boy

Kent man arrested in Auburn hit-and-run incident that seriously injured boy

Auburn Police have arrested a Kent man suspected of being the driver in a hit-and-run incident that left a 15-year-old boy seriously injured. The 26-year-old… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2019
Kent man arrested in Auburn hit-and-run incident that seriously injured boy
Kent’s East Valley Highway lanes to close for construction Feb. 19-May 31

Kent’s East Valley Highway lanes to close for construction Feb. 19-May 31

One lane, each direction between South 196th and South 180th streets

  • Feb 15, 2019
Kent’s East Valley Highway lanes to close for construction Feb. 19-May 31
President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash

President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash

Attorney General Bob Ferguson said his team will sue the White House if federal funds originally intended for Washington state are interrupted.

President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash
City of Kent, KOA plan property swap to keep campsites

City of Kent, KOA plan property swap to keep campsites

Land needed for Green River levee expansion

City of Kent, KOA plan property swap to keep campsites
City of Kent hires media consultant to bring attention to aerospace industry

City of Kent hires media consultant to bring attention to aerospace industry

Goal to attract more businesses, travelers to town

City of Kent hires media consultant to bring attention to aerospace industry
School’s out Friday in Kent because of storm

School’s out Friday in Kent because of storm

Too much slush, ice in parking lots; winter break next week

  • Feb 14, 2019
School’s out Friday in Kent because of storm