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Auburn Veterans Day Parade announces award winners

Auburn Veterans Day Parade announces award winners

The City of Auburn has announced the winners of its 52nd annual Veterans Day Parade held last Saturday. The parade route was lined with supporters… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2017
Auburn Veterans Day Parade announces award winners
Kent city leaders approve property tax break for apartment developers

Kent city leaders approve property tax break for apartment developers

A Kent City Council committee approved multifamily property tax exemptions for two new apartment developers coming to town. The approval of the eight-year exemption for… Continue reading

Kent city leaders approve property tax break for apartment developers
City to recognize Berrios, Higgins for work on Council

City to recognize Berrios, Higgins for work on Council

A ceremony Nov. 21 will honor outgoing City Council members Jim Berrios and Dennis Higgins

  • Nov 15, 2017
City to recognize Berrios, Higgins for work on Council
King County assessor urges state congressional delegation to oppose Trump tax plan

King County assessor urges state congressional delegation to oppose Trump tax plan

King County Assessor John Wilson on Wednesday called on the members of the Washington State congressional delegation to oppose changes to the tax code proposed… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2017
King County assessor urges state congressional delegation to oppose Trump tax plan
Kent School District employee arrested for voyeurism

Kent School District employee arrested for voyeurism

A 24-year-old Kent man – a Kent School District employee – was booked into the King County Jail on felony voyeurism charges after an iPod… Continue reading

  • Nov 14, 2017
Kent School District employee arrested for voyeurism
Kent City Council must find replacement for Ralph

Kent City Council must find replacement for Ralph

Now that Dana Ralph has been elected Kent mayor, the City Council must figure out how to replace her on the council. Ralph has two… Continue reading

Kent City Council must find replacement for Ralph
Trees, wires down on East Hill in Kent along SE 268th Street

Trees, wires down on East Hill in Kent along SE 268th Street

Winds are starting to do damage on Monday afternoon in Kent with trees and power wires down on the East Hill. Puget Sound Fire responded… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2017
  • By Steve Hunter
Trees, wires down on East Hill in Kent along SE 268th Street
King County Council approves simplified Metro Transit fares

King County Council approves simplified Metro Transit fares

The Metropolitan King County Council unanimously approved steps on Monday to simplify Metro Transit’s complex fare structure to a flat $2.75 adult fare. The new… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2017
King County Council approves simplified Metro Transit fares
Berrios appreciates campaign’s effort in Kent mayoral race

Berrios appreciates campaign’s effort in Kent mayoral race

Jim Berrios had hoped for a different outcome in the Kent mayoral race but believes his campaign did everything it could to try to defeat… Continue reading

Berrios appreciates campaign’s effort in Kent mayoral race
High winds could hit Kent Monday afternoon, evening

High winds could hit Kent Monday afternoon, evening

Winds from the south could hit 20 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph during Monday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2017
High winds could hit Kent Monday afternoon, evening
Kent City Council winners review election results

Kent City Council winners review election results

Fincher, Kaur, Troutner victorious

Kent City Council winners review election results
Kent Evening Toastmasters welcomes all to free open house Nov. 29

Kent Evening Toastmasters welcomes all to free open house Nov. 29

The Kent Evening Toastmasters invites the public to its free open house on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m., at the Kent Commons,… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2017
Kent Evening Toastmasters welcomes all to free open house Nov. 29
Puget Sound Fire call report | Nov. 5-11

Puget Sound Fire call report | Nov. 5-11

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Nov. 5-11 Total:… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2017
Puget Sound Fire call report | Nov. 5-11
Auburn honors veterans with a parade filled with color and pride | PHOTOS

Auburn honors veterans with a parade filled with color and pride | PHOTOS

Flags, families and tens of thousands of spectators line Main Street for the 52st annual event

  • Nov 12, 2017
  • Reporter staff
Auburn honors veterans with a parade filled with color and pride | PHOTOS
MultiCare breaks ground on new clinic in Kent

MultiCare breaks ground on new clinic in Kent

MultiCare is breaking ground on an all-new $17.5 million comprehensive family health clinic in Kent to replace its current facility on State Avenue North. The… Continue reading

  • Nov 12, 2017
MultiCare breaks ground on new clinic in Kent
Kent to Rededicate the Robert E. Lee Memorial Building

Kent to Rededicate the Robert E. Lee Memorial Building

Seeking to clarify the building’s namesake, they’re adding the word “Chief.”

  • Nov 12, 2017
Kent to Rededicate the Robert E. Lee Memorial Building
Ralph declares victory in Kent mayoral race

Ralph declares victory in Kent mayoral race

Dana Ralph officially declared victory on Friday in her mayoral race against Jim Berrios. “Today we are declaring victory in our race to become the… Continue reading

Ralph declares victory in Kent mayoral race
Attending the breakfast were, from left, Auburn Chief of Police Bob Lee; Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang; King County Council member Pete von Reichbauer; Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Tammy Campbell; Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas; and Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. COURTESY PHOTO

Increase of juvenile violence brings police chiefs to Good Eggs breakfast meeting

Police chiefs from Auburn, Kent and Federal Way discussed methods to address growing juvenile gang and gun violence in their communities at the recent Good… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2017
Attending the breakfast were, from left, Auburn Chief of Police Bob Lee; Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang; King County Council member Pete von Reichbauer; Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Tammy Campbell; Kent Police Chief Ken Thomas; and Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. COURTESY PHOTO
Museum to honor veterans with music and ceremony

Museum to honor veterans with music and ceremony

The Museum of Flight honors America’s Veterans with music, ceremonies and a new exhibit featuring the Congressional Medal of Honor on Veterans Day. The event… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2017
Museum to honor veterans with music and ceremony
Foster Farms donates 14,400 pounds of turkey to Northwest Harvest’s Kent warehouse

Foster Farms donates 14,400 pounds of turkey to Northwest Harvest’s Kent warehouse

Foster Farms is bringing the comfort of a full Thanksgiving meal to thousands of Washington families through a donation of more than 14,400 pounds of… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2017
  • Reporter staff
Foster Farms donates 14,400 pounds of turkey to Northwest Harvest’s Kent warehouse