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Transit-oriented development near the Othello Station in Southeast Seattle. Photo by SounderBruce/Wikipedia Commons

Sound Transit plans to facilitate affordable housing near light rail stations

The agency is setting aside land in hopes of making transit more equitable.

Transit-oriented development near the Othello Station in Southeast Seattle. Photo by SounderBruce/Wikipedia Commons
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

  • Apr 30, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
State should pay postage for mail-in ballots, say bipartisan pair of King County senators

State should pay postage for mail-in ballots, say bipartisan pair of King County senators

For the Reporter With Washington voters having cast their ballots through the mail since 2011, Sens. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, and Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, said the… Continue reading

  • Apr 27, 2018
State should pay postage for mail-in ballots, say bipartisan pair of King County senators
Kent mayor promises strong support for police department funding

Kent mayor promises strong support for police department funding

Ralph delivers first State of the City address

Kent mayor promises strong support for police department funding
Kent’s South 228th Street to close overnight for two weeks

Kent’s South 228th Street to close overnight for two weeks

Utility work between 72nd Avenue South and Sixth Avenue North

  • Apr 27, 2018
Kent’s South 228th Street to close overnight for two weeks
Cargo transportation was among the various regional industries driving wage and employment growth in King County. Photo via PxHere

King County employment numbers continue to rise

New statistics show a decrease in unemployment and higher average pay, but the growth may start to slow.

Cargo transportation was among the various regional industries driving wage and employment growth in King County. Photo via PxHere

Lake Youngs Elementary School’s Green Team to be honored

Environmental stewards to be recognized at May 3 event

New, colored lighting coming to Kent’s Meeker Street overpass

New, colored lighting coming to Kent’s Meeker Street overpass

Under Highway 167 at entrance to downtown

  • Apr 26, 2018
New, colored lighting coming to Kent’s Meeker Street overpass
Unanswered questions about school funds raise concerns

Unanswered questions about school funds raise concerns

Community members are worried about money in Kent Schools and where it goes

Unanswered questions about school funds raise concerns
All Home board members meet in Seattle on April 23 to talk about its structure. Photo by Josh Kelety

The never-ending search for an effective King County homeless plan

While All Home attempts to address the issue, the group’s lack of actual power results in little change.

All Home board members meet in Seattle on April 23 to talk about its structure. Photo by Josh Kelety
Eight finalists for Kent City Council vacant position | Update
Eight finalists for Kent City Council vacant position | Update
Kent voters rejecting police, fire tax increases

Kent voters rejecting police, fire tax increases

Voters turning down both measures by 58 to 41 percent

Kent voters rejecting police, fire tax increases
Demolition day to mark launch of major renovation to Highline College building

Demolition day to mark launch of major renovation to Highline College building

School making more room for more students in health and wellness careers

  • Apr 25, 2018
Demolition day to mark launch of major renovation to Highline College building
Stober resigns as communications director for King County assessor

Stober resigns as communications director for King County assessor

Former Kent City Council candidate, King County Democrats chair to receive $37,700 settlement

Stober resigns as communications director for King County assessor

Water district gets new name: King County Council approves change to Lake Meridian Water District

The King County Council on Monday unanimously approved a new name for King County Water District No. 111. To identify with the most geographic feature… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2018
Kent officer busts man driving 80 mph in 35 mph zone up West Hill

Kent officer busts man driving 80 mph in 35 mph zone up West Hill

Caught along Reith Road

Kent officer busts man driving 80 mph in 35 mph zone up West Hill
A Canadian safe consumption site in Lethbridge. Photo supplied by ARCHES in Lethbridge

County plans for second safe drug site on hold

Following intense resistance to the proposal from the suburbs, county officials are taking a wait-and-see approach.

A Canadian safe consumption site in Lethbridge. Photo supplied by ARCHES in Lethbridge
Clean up Kent event set for May 12

Clean up Kent event set for May 12

City seeks volunteers to help pick up litter

  • Apr 23, 2018
Clean up Kent event set for May 12
Former Kent postal worker faces mail theft charges

Former Kent postal worker faces mail theft charges

Woman allegedly stole electronic devices, sold them

  • Apr 23, 2018
Former Kent postal worker faces mail theft charges
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

  • Apr 23, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report