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Strike to impact a number of Kent construction projects

For the Reporter A majority of Western Washington members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 (IUOE) voted to strike early Tuesday morning,… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2018
Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find suspect in attempted kidnapping/sexual assault case

Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find suspect in attempted kidnapping/sexual assault case

Girl, 16, attacked along South 272nd Street near Kent

Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find suspect in attempted kidnapping/sexual assault case
How wildfire smoke affects your health | Public Health – Seattle & King County
How wildfire smoke affects your health | Public Health – Seattle & King County
Kent Police help children celebrate Chief for a Day

Kent Police help children celebrate Chief for a Day

Motorcade travels through town with kids from 35 agencies

Kent Police help children celebrate Chief for a Day
Kent officers catch man after car, foot chase

Kent officers catch man after car, foot chase

Pursuit starts, stops as driver hits 70 mph along West Meeker Street

Kent officers catch man after car, foot chase
King County bans solitary confinement of juveniles

King County bans solitary confinement of juveniles

Policy shift comes as part of a settlement in response to a 2017 lawsuit

King County bans solitary confinement of juveniles
Firefighters work to douse brush fire near Highway 18

Firefighters work to douse brush fire near Highway 18

Area firefighters fought to contain a large, moving brush fire near Highway 18 in the Covington/Maple Valley area on Sunday that threatened homes and property… Continue reading

Firefighters work to douse brush fire near Highway 18
Kent issues toxic algae alert at Lake Fenwick

Kent issues toxic algae alert at Lake Fenwick

Avoid contact with the water

Kent issues toxic algae alert at Lake Fenwick
City of Kent to improve Upper Mill Creek Dam to reduce flooding

City of Kent to improve Upper Mill Creek Dam to reduce flooding

Project also to help restore salmon populations

City of Kent to improve Upper Mill Creek Dam to reduce flooding
Kent democratic socialist to face off against Congressman Smith in 9th District race

Kent democratic socialist to face off against Congressman Smith in 9th District race

After coming up short in early results, Sarah Smith moved into second place

Kent democratic socialist to face off against Congressman Smith in 9th District race
Police, hospital records hold clues for risk of future firearm injury
Police, hospital records hold clues for risk of future firearm injury
Kent Arts Commission offers funding for 2019 Community Art Projects
Kent Arts Commission offers funding for 2019 Community Art Projects
City of Kent places rush order on 22 new police SUVs to save money

City of Kent places rush order on 22 new police SUVs to save money

A $66,000 savings on $1.3 million tab

City of Kent places rush order on 22 new police SUVs to save money
Mayor chooses Frans as new Kent Municipal Court judge

Mayor chooses Frans as new Kent Municipal Court judge

City Council set to confirm appointment Sept. 18

Mayor chooses Frans as new Kent Municipal Court judge
City of Kent seeks applicants for parks, bicycle boards

City of Kent seeks applicants for parks, bicycle boards

Application deadline is Aug. 24

  • Aug 15, 2018
City of Kent seeks applicants for parks, bicycle boards
Health agencies issue air quality alert for Puget Sound region due to wildfire smoke
Health agencies issue air quality alert for Puget Sound region due to wildfire smoke
Kent teachers vote to authorize strike before start of school if agreement cannot be reached

Kent teachers vote to authorize strike before start of school if agreement cannot be reached

Union, district agree to mediation as negotiations continue over a better pay scale

Kent teachers vote to authorize strike before start of school if agreement cannot be reached
Stabbing injures three in domestic dispute | Update

Stabbing injures three in domestic dispute | Update

Man attacks brothers, sister

  • Aug 14, 2018
Stabbing injures three in domestic dispute | Update
Kent Police fire Taser to halt man tussling with officer in street

Kent Police fire Taser to halt man tussling with officer in street

Man walks in front of cars; later fights with jail staff

Kent Police fire Taser to halt man tussling with officer in street
Lanes to close for Kent’s East Valley Highway project

Lanes to close for Kent’s East Valley Highway project

Between South 196th and 180th streets Aug. 15 to Nov. 30

Lanes to close for Kent’s East Valley Highway project