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Voters slightly prefer mailing ballots over drop boxes | King County Elections

Voters slightly prefer mailing ballots over drop boxes | King County Elections

King County Elections added 11 new ballot drop boxes this year in time for the Aug. 1 primary election, for a total of 54 drop… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2017
Voters slightly prefer mailing ballots over drop boxes | King County Elections
Green River, unique scholarship program launch local student to success | Orr

Green River, unique scholarship program launch local student to success | Orr

By Andy Orr/Program manager at Green River College Community colleges throughout the state open the door to a better life for thousands of students each… Continue reading

  • Aug 24, 2017
Green River, unique scholarship program launch local student to success | Orr
Kent Police arrest husband for investigation of murder after wife fatally stabbed

Kent Police arrest husband for investigation of murder after wife fatally stabbed

A 51-year-old woman died from stab wounds during a domestic dispute Wednesday afternoon in the 9500 block of South 207th Place in Kent. Officers arrested… Continue reading

Kent Police arrest husband for investigation of murder after wife fatally stabbed
Kent School District looks to fill vacant board seat

Kent School District looks to fill vacant board seat

The Kent School District is seeking candidates to fill a vacancy for the District No. 1 school board position. The new board member will serve… Continue reading

Kent School District looks to fill vacant board seat
Milton man killed in Kent car crash

Milton man killed in Kent car crash

A 49-year-old Milton man died in a head-on crash last week along Military Road South on Kent’s West Hill. Thomas Tossey died from multiple blunt… Continue reading

Milton man killed in Kent car crash
Lawsuit challenges county initiative to ban safe injection sites

Lawsuit challenges county initiative to ban safe injection sites

A new lawsuit may eventually decide the fate of safe drug sites in King County, adding yet another twist to an ongoing public policy drama… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2017
Lawsuit challenges county initiative to ban safe injection sites
Kent to receive $1 million for salmon restoration, flood protection

Kent to receive $1 million for salmon restoration, flood protection

The King County Flood Control District approved $1.6 million in grants to help protect the Green River Watershed (WIRA) 9 including more than $1 million… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2017
Kent to receive $1 million for salmon restoration, flood protection
Thousands flock to Museum of Flight to view eclipse

Thousands flock to Museum of Flight to view eclipse

Cheers and applause erupted from a crowd of a few thousand of people gathered outside the Museum of Flight in Tukwila on Monday as the… Continue reading

Thousands flock to Museum of Flight to view eclipse
Free summer meals available to kids and teens | Update

Free summer meals available to kids and teens | Update

Kids and teens can eat free this summer with United Way of King County’s Summer Food Invasion. Summer meals sites are hosted throughout the county… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2017
Free summer meals available to kids and teens | Update
Rare, total solar eclipse moves across local skies

Rare, total solar eclipse moves across local skies

Who pulled the shade over the sun? A rare cosmic event, Kent and the rest of valley temporarily were cast in dimness during Monday morning’s… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2017
Rare, total solar eclipse moves across local skies
Puget Sound Fire call report | Aug. 13-19

Puget Sound Fire call report | Aug. 13-19

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Aug. 13-19 Total:… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2017
Puget Sound Fire call report | Aug. 13-19
Kent City Council approves Riverbend par 3 development

Kent City Council approves Riverbend par 3 development

The Kent City Council unanimously approved Tuesday night a development agreement to allow nearly 500 apartments to be built in place of the city-owned Riverbend… Continue reading

Kent City Council approves Riverbend par 3 development
Pioneer pilot, ‘fly girl’ returns to the skies

Pioneer pilot, ‘fly girl’ returns to the skies

Betty Dybbro sat patiently but finally had to ask, “When do we get to fly?” The excitement was expected from the 95-year-old Dybbro, who was… Continue reading

  • Aug 21, 2017
  • By Kevin Hanson
Pioneer pilot, ‘fly girl’ returns to the skies
Local events planned for eclipse

Local events planned for eclipse

Looking for a place to view the solar eclipse? Local libraries and the Museum of Flight host events on Monday. Aug. 21. Locally, the eclipse… Continue reading

  • Aug 18, 2017
Local events planned for eclipse
Donors needed as blood supply drops to emergency levels

Donors needed as blood supply drops to emergency levels

Bloodworks Northwest has issued an urgent appeal for donors today after supplies fell to emergency levels – a one-day supply or less. Normal inventory is… Continue reading

  • Aug 18, 2017
Donors needed as blood supply drops to emergency levels
Long-term overnight lane closures on SR 167 in Renton and Kent start next week

Long-term overnight lane closures on SR 167 in Renton and Kent start next week

Late-night drivers who use State Route 167 in Renton and Kent should prepare for overnight lane closures starting the week of Aug. 21 and lasting… Continue reading

  • Aug 18, 2017
Long-term overnight lane closures on SR 167 in Renton and Kent start next week
Fire damages business on Kent’s West Hill

Fire damages business on Kent’s West Hill

Fire damaged a Kent business early Friday morning in the 24800 block of Pacific Highway South on the West Hill. An automatic fire alarm at… Continue reading

  • Aug 18, 2017
Fire damages business on Kent’s West Hill
King County initiative to ban safe injection sites qualifies for ballot

King County initiative to ban safe injection sites qualifies for ballot

King County voters will get a chance - possibly on the November general election ballot - to ban government-sponsored heroin injection sites, also known as… Continue reading

King County initiative to ban safe injection sites qualifies for ballot

Kent School District to provide free Child Find screenings

The Kent School District offers free Child Find screenings for children 3-5 years old who may have a disability. Children are screened in the areas… Continue reading

  • Aug 17, 2017
Blood supply drops to emergency levels; donors needed

Blood supply drops to emergency levels; donors needed

Bloodworks Northwest issued an urgent appeal for donors today after supplies fell to emergency levels – a one-day supply or less. Normal inventory is a… Continue reading

  • Aug 17, 2017
Blood supply drops to emergency levels; donors needed