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Puget Sound Fire call report | Sept. 24-30

Puget Sound Fire call report | Sept. 24-30

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Sept. 24-30 Total:… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2017
Puget Sound Fire call report | Sept. 24-30
Washington public officials release statements about Las Vegas shooting

Washington public officials release statements about Las Vegas shooting

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and other public officials across the state are issuing statements in response to the shooting Sunday night… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2017
Washington public officials release statements about Las Vegas shooting
Bloodworks Northwest seeks blood donations to support Las Vegas emergency

Bloodworks Northwest seeks blood donations to support Las Vegas emergency

In partnership with the United Blood Services (UBS) in Las Vegas, Bloodworks Northwest is offering emergency blood components for medical treatment of people injured in… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2017
Bloodworks Northwest seeks blood donations to support Las Vegas emergency
Kent School District seeks additional candidates for board vacancy

Kent School District seeks additional candidates for board vacancy

The Kent School District is seeking additional candidates to fill a vacancy on its school board. In the interest of obtaining a larger applicant pool… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2017
Kent School District seeks additional candidates for board vacancy
State officials meet with DOJ to discuss marijuana policy

State officials meet with DOJ to discuss marijuana policy

Officials from the offices of Gov. Jay Inslee, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board and state Department of Financial Institutions… Continue reading

  • Sep 29, 2017
State officials meet with DOJ to discuss marijuana policy
Fire damages vehicles at Kent storage yard

Fire damages vehicles at Kent storage yard

A car, motor home and a utility trailer burned during a fire at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at a Kent storage yard. The fire broke… Continue reading

Fire damages vehicles at Kent storage yard
Gone forever: Golfers lament removal of Kent’s Riverbend par 3 course

Gone forever: Golfers lament removal of Kent’s Riverbend par 3 course

Golf turned out to be a good walk spoiled on a recent Tuesday morning for about three dozen senior league members at the city of… Continue reading

Gone forever: Golfers lament removal of Kent’s Riverbend par 3 course
Kent Police to host community meeting at Panther Lake Elementary

Kent Police to host community meeting at Panther Lake Elementary

Residents can learn about the Kent Police Department’s use of portable observation cameras, crime trends and other issues at a community meeting at 7 p.m.… Continue reading

  • Sep 28, 2017
Kent Police to host community meeting at Panther Lake Elementary
Eat With Muslims hopes to clear up fears, misconceptions

Eat With Muslims hopes to clear up fears, misconceptions

In the wake of last year’s presidential election, Fathia Absie and Ilays Aden wanted to do something to change people’s perceptions of Muslims. After all,… Continue reading

Eat With Muslims hopes to clear up fears, misconceptions
Wagnitz named interim president at Highline College

Wagnitz named interim president at Highline College

Longtime college administrator filling vacancy left by Bermingham’s retirement

  • Sep 28, 2017
Wagnitz named interim president at Highline College
Kent Mayor Cooke proposes property tax hike for next year

Kent Mayor Cooke proposes property tax hike for next year

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke made one last pitch to the City Council to raise property taxes. Cooke, in her 12th and final year as mayor… Continue reading

Kent Mayor Cooke proposes property tax hike for next year
City honors Kent lifeguards for helping to save teen from drowning

City honors Kent lifeguards for helping to save teen from drowning

The city of Kent recognized Lake Meridian Park lifeguards Hunter Wruth, Shawn Wruth and Genevieve Tipton at the Sept. 19 City Council meeting for their… Continue reading

City honors Kent lifeguards for helping to save teen from drowning
DOJ awards $1.1 million to state to protect children from sexual exploitation

DOJ awards $1.1 million to state to protect children from sexual exploitation

The U.S. Department of Justice will send more than $1.1 million to programs in Washington State that protect children from sexual exploitation, announced U.S. Attorney… Continue reading

  • Sep 27, 2017
DOJ awards $1.1 million to state to protect children from sexual exploitation
King County Sheriff’s Office simplifies Miranda warnings for juveniles

King County Sheriff’s Office simplifies Miranda warnings for juveniles

Researchers have found that adolescents often lack the experience, perspective, and judgment to recognize and avoid choices that could be detrimental to them. In addition,… Continue reading

  • Sep 27, 2017
King County Sheriff’s Office simplifies Miranda warnings for juveniles
Kent RJC inmate dies at Valley Medical Center

Kent RJC inmate dies at Valley Medical Center

A 43-year-old male inmate at the King County jail who had been seen by Maleng Regional Justice Center staff and Kent EMTs for a medical… Continue reading

  • Sep 27, 2017
Kent RJC inmate dies at Valley Medical Center
Green River College welcomes students back to campus

Green River College welcomes students back to campus

As a new quarter began Monday at Green River College, organizations were at the main campus in Auburn to welcome students. Inspirus Credit Union, based… Continue reading

Green River College welcomes students back to campus
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Kent’s Ramos completes Marine Corps training

Private First Class Kristian Ramos graduated from Marine Corps boot camp in San Diego on Sept. 22. Ramos is a 2017 graduate of Kentwood High… Continue reading

  • Sep 27, 2017
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Kent officers use undercover prostitution sting to arrest man | Police Blotter

Kent officers use undercover prostitution sting to arrest man | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of patronizing a prostitute as part of an undercover sting at a local hotel. Officers arrested the man… Continue reading

Kent officers use undercover prostitution sting to arrest man | Police Blotter
U.S. Senate health care bill threatens coverage for a half million King County residents

U.S. Senate health care bill threatens coverage for a half million King County residents

Analysts with Public Health – Seattle & King County reviewed available details of the Graham-Cassidy bill and determined potential impacts on King County residents. The… Continue reading

  • Sep 25, 2017
U.S. Senate health care bill threatens coverage for a half million King County residents

Valley Com’s 911 center offers one-day Citizens Academy

Valley Communications Center hosts a Citizens Academy on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one-day program will introduce the public to… Continue reading

  • Sep 25, 2017