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Kent Police investigating early morning drive-by shooting on West Hill

Kent Police investigating early morning drive-by shooting on West Hill

Kent woman injured; multiple shots fired into a home

  • Feb 19, 2018
Kent Police investigating early morning drive-by shooting on West Hill
Kent School District eliminates 45 positions

Kent School District eliminates 45 positions

Layoffs part of the district’s plan to close budget deficit

  • Feb 18, 2018
Kent School District eliminates 45 positions
Both Kent School District levies passing | Friday Update

Both Kent School District levies passing | Friday Update

Tech levy up by only two votes; 315 ballot signature challenges remain

Both Kent School District levies passing | Friday Update
Jury finds Kent Police not negligent in pursuit injury case

Jury finds Kent Police not negligent in pursuit injury case

Verdict reached in less than 20 minutes

Jury finds Kent Police not negligent in pursuit injury case
Police determine no shots fired at Highline College | Update

Police determine no shots fired at Highline College | Update

Des Moines Police issue media release

Police determine no shots fired at Highline College | Update
City of Kent seeks Mill Creek dredging permits to curtail flooding
City of Kent seeks Mill Creek dredging permits to curtail flooding
One Kent School District measure passing, second levy close to approval | Update

One Kent School District measure passing, second levy close to approval | Update

Each proposition trailed after first two days of results

One Kent School District measure passing, second levy close to approval | Update
Sen. Fain analyzes changes to property tax system

Sen. Fain analyzes changes to property tax system

A look at school funding

  • Feb 15, 2018
Sen. Fain analyzes changes to property tax system
Washington State Capitol. Photo by Nicole Jennings

Washington may soon teach sexual abuse prevention in schools

The State Legislature is considering training aimed at improving child safety.

Washington State Capitol. Photo by Nicole Jennings
Kent School Board president reacts to failing levy measures

Kent School Board president reacts to failing levy measures

Vengadasalam remains hopeful for passage but lists several reasons for possible no votes

Kent School Board president reacts to failing levy measures
Sound Transit, King County Metro seek feedback on permit parking for solo drivers

Sound Transit, King County Metro seek feedback on permit parking for solo drivers

Public can take online survey about permits at transit facilities

  • Feb 14, 2018
Sound Transit, King County Metro seek feedback on permit parking for solo drivers
Summit with the senator

Summit with the senator

Fain hosts South King County leaders at the Capitol

  • Feb 14, 2018
Summit with the senator
Voters turning down Kent School District levies

Voters turning down Kent School District levies

No votes at 51 percent

Voters turning down Kent School District levies
Kent motorcyclist injured in SR 18 accident

Kent motorcyclist injured in SR 18 accident

Crash Friday in Auburn

Kent motorcyclist injured in SR 18 accident
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

  • Feb 13, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
Kent mayor elected treasurer of Sound Cities Association

Kent mayor elected treasurer of Sound Cities Association

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph has been elected the 2018 treasurer of the Sound Cities Association (SCA), which represents 38 King County cities and provides a… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2018
Kent mayor elected treasurer of Sound Cities Association
Traffic advisory: Union Pacific Railroad crossing work to close Kent streets

Traffic advisory: Union Pacific Railroad crossing work to close Kent streets

UP to upgrade roadway crossings at South 212th, Meeker and Smith streets

  • Feb 12, 2018
Traffic advisory: Union Pacific Railroad crossing work to close Kent streets
4Culture offers discussion on grants, other programs

4Culture offers discussion on grants, other programs

4Culture, King County’s cultural funding agency, offers project grants in arts, heritage and preservation every year. On the third Tuesday of every month, from 10… Continue reading

  • Feb 12, 2018
4Culture offers discussion on grants, other programs
South King County lawmakers to hold town hall meeting

South King County lawmakers to hold town hall meeting

Public invited to gathering on Saturday, Feb. 17 in Kent

  • Feb 12, 2018
South King County lawmakers to hold town hall meeting
Show of support for DaShawn

Show of support for DaShawn

Family, friends rally in Auburn for Kent man who was beaten in hate crime attack

Show of support for DaShawn