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Kent Police seek boyfriend for shooting, injuring woman at Gator’s Sports Bar
Kent Police seek boyfriend for shooting, injuring woman at Gator’s Sports Bar

Listening sessions planned for Highline College’s presidential search

Public invited to sessions througout South King County

  • Nov 28, 2017
Majority of King County voters prefer drop boxes for ballots

Majority of King County voters prefer drop boxes for ballots

53 percent of ballots returned to drop boxes in November election.

  • Nov 28, 2017
Majority of King County voters prefer drop boxes for ballots
Crews douse abandoned house fire on Kent’s West Hill

Crews douse abandoned house fire on Kent’s West Hill

Puget Sound and South King Fire units extinguished an abandoned house fire on Kent’s West Hill early Saturday morning. Kent residents called 911 after hearing… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2017
Crews douse abandoned house fire on Kent’s West Hill
Kent Police arrest two in fatal East Hill shooting | Update

Kent Police arrest two in fatal East Hill shooting | Update

20-year-old man found fatally wounded

  • Nov 27, 2017
Kent Police arrest two in fatal East Hill shooting | Update
Kent man suspected of killing ex-girlfriend in Federal Way arrested in Oregon

Kent man suspected of killing ex-girlfriend in Federal Way arrested in Oregon

Federal Way Police are seeking extradition of a 22-year-old Kent man suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend in Federal Way on Friday night. The suspect was… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2017
Kent man suspected of killing ex-girlfriend in Federal Way arrested in Oregon
Suspicious substance investigated at SeaTac Police Station

Suspicious substance investigated at SeaTac Police Station

The following is a press release from the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority. The Hazardous Materials Response Team from Puget Sound Fire was dispatched at… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2017
Suspicious substance investigated at SeaTac Police Station
Puget Sound Fire call report | Nov. 19-25

Puget Sound Fire call report | Nov. 19-25

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Nov. 19-25 Total:… Continue reading

  • Nov 27, 2017
Puget Sound Fire call report | Nov. 19-25
Kent Winterfest returns with lights, crafts and music

Kent Winterfest returns with lights, crafts and music

Family activities offered throughout Saturday, Dec. 2

  • Nov 26, 2017
Kent Winterfest returns with lights, crafts and music

State’s multimodal 4-year program of transportation projects available for review

WSDOT seeks public input on the draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, now through Dec. 20

  • Nov 26, 2017
Green City Days break records

Green City Days break records

Effort brings Kent and eight others communities together to celebrate and connect with nature

  • Nov 26, 2017
Green City Days break records
Kent City Council favors property tax hike

Kent City Council favors property tax hike

Owner of $300,000 house to see $105 increase next year

Kent City Council favors property tax hike
Kent City Council approves B&O tax hike to help fund parks

Kent City Council approves B&O tax hike to help fund parks

Square footage tax to double in 2019 for 680 businesses.

Kent City Council approves B&O tax hike to help fund parks
Kent Police make two arrests in fatal shooting at motel | Update

Kent Police make two arrests in fatal shooting at motel | Update

One man charged is a 3-strikes felon who was sentenced to life in prison but released early

  • Nov 22, 2017
Kent Police make two arrests in fatal shooting at motel | Update
Talon tale: largest hawk in North America featured at Wings of Fall program

Talon tale: largest hawk in North America featured at Wings of Fall program

Craig Moran, a zookeeper, curator and falconer for 30 years, describes the life of a ferruginous Hawk to visitors at the Puget Sound WildCare in… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2017
Talon tale: largest hawk in North America featured at Wings of Fall program

Protests at Islamic Center lead to alleged assault

The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) has condemned anti-Muslim harassment at the Islamic Center of Federal Way and has partnered… Continue reading

Bloodworks Northwest extends hours to brace for big drop in holiday blood donations

Bloodworks Northwest extends hours to brace for big drop in holiday blood donations

Bloodworks Northwest has issued a special appeal asking people to schedule a blood donation during the next 10 days. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the… Continue reading

  • Nov 21, 2017
Bloodworks Northwest extends hours to brace for big drop in holiday blood donations
Bermingham named president emeritus

Bermingham named president emeritus

Recently retired Highline College president lauded for distinguished service

  • Nov 21, 2017
Bermingham named president emeritus
Kent looks to start rental housing inspection program

Kent looks to start rental housing inspection program

Work continues on draft policy that could be adopted next year.

Kent looks to start rental housing inspection program
Kent School District says farewell to board member

Kent School District says farewell to board member

Kent School District board member Agda Burchard has ended her service as district director Position 4 to begin a new position with the Puget Sound… Continue reading

  • Nov 21, 2017
Kent School District says farewell to board member