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Kent’s HAWKtoberfest

Kent’s HAWKtoberfest

The 12s flock to downtown Kent for a car show, celebration | PHOTOS

  • Oct 3, 2018
Kent’s HAWKtoberfest
State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, speaks on the Senate floor. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Seattle woman claims Sen. Fain raped her 11 years ago

Senator denies allegations, asks for full investigation

State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, speaks on the Senate floor. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
LGBTQIA Week provides support, raises awareness at Highline College

LGBTQIA Week provides support, raises awareness at Highline College

Resource fair features more than 50 community organizations and on-campus services

  • Oct 3, 2018
LGBTQIA Week provides support, raises awareness at Highline College
Puget Sound residents can help scientists learn why salmon are dying from toxic runoff
Puget Sound residents can help scientists learn why salmon are dying from toxic runoff
Man threatens to shoot estranged wife at Kent apartment

Man threatens to shoot estranged wife at Kent apartment

Officers handcuff man after short struggle

Man threatens to shoot estranged wife at Kent apartment
Light rail service through Tukwila to be disrupted this weekend for track repairs

Light rail service through Tukwila to be disrupted this weekend for track repairs

Shuttle bus to run during Saturday closure

  • Oct 2, 2018
Light rail service through Tukwila to be disrupted this weekend for track repairs
Kent semi driver reportedly causes eight-vehicle crash near Cle Elum

Kent semi driver reportedly causes eight-vehicle crash near Cle Elum

Nobody injured but I-90 closed for six hours

Kent semi driver reportedly causes eight-vehicle crash near Cle Elum
Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit, law enforcement, and juvenile justice reform.

Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget
Secure gun storage ordinance approved by King County Council

Secure gun storage ordinance approved by King County Council

A Bellevue-based gun rights group has already vowed legal action in response.

Secure gun storage ordinance approved by King County Council
City says BNSF Railway stuck crossing gate incidents declining

City says BNSF Railway stuck crossing gate incidents declining

Despite last week’s delay, system running smoother

City says BNSF Railway stuck crossing gate incidents declining
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

  • Oct 1, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
A fire damaged a Kent home late Saturday, but no one was hurt. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.

Fire scorches, damages Kent home; no one is hurt

Firefighters from the Puget Sound and Renton regional fire authorities responded to and exinguished a house fire in the 11400 block of Southeast 217 Street… Continue reading

  • Sep 30, 2018
A fire damaged a Kent home late Saturday, but no one was hurt. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.
State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, speaks on the Senate floor. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Seattle woman claims Sen. Fain raped her 11 years ago

Senator denies allegations, asks for full investigation

State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, speaks on the Senate floor. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
Kent’s Fall Recycling Collection Event set for Oct. 20

Kent’s Fall Recycling Collection Event set for Oct. 20

Bring items to Hogan Park at Russell Road

  • Sep 28, 2018
Kent’s Fall Recycling Collection Event set for Oct. 20
City of Kent looks to train detectives to investigate fires

City of Kent looks to train detectives to investigate fires

Talks ongoing with Puget Sound Fire about new agreement

City of Kent looks to train detectives to investigate fires
911 call at school prompts mom to speak out about safety in Federal Way district

911 call at school prompts mom to speak out about safety in Federal Way district

District, Kent Police determine there is no evidence of kill list or threat to school

911 call at school prompts mom to speak out about safety in Federal Way district
Kent house fire displaces four

Kent house fire displaces four

Early Thursday morning blaze

Kent house fire displaces four
Historical river landing markers find safe ground

Historical river landing markers find safe ground

Volunteers help make monument of Green River’s past possible

Historical river landing markers find safe ground
Cleanup on Aisle Kent

Cleanup on Aisle Kent

Man and his litter buggy are busy tidying downtown streets

Cleanup on Aisle Kent
Kent School District enrollment down from 2017-18 school year

Kent School District enrollment down from 2017-18 school year

Enrollment in the Kent School District is down 603 students in September compared to a year ago when classes began, the district reported this week.… Continue reading

  • Sep 27, 2018
Kent School District enrollment down from 2017-18 school year