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Kent’s fireworks ban leads to calm before the storm

Kent’s fireworks ban leads to calm before the storm

It appears the city of Kent’s ban on fireworks might have kept nights quieter leading up to the Fourth of July. But then the illegal… Continue reading

Kent’s fireworks ban leads to calm before the storm
Covington woman to run for state’s 8th Congressional District

Covington woman to run for state’s 8th Congressional District

Covington’s Mona Das has announced her plans to run for the Democratic nomination representing Washington state’s 8th Congressional District. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, is serving his… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2017
Covington woman to run for state’s 8th Congressional District
Northwest Kidney Centers names Applequist to its board of trustees

Northwest Kidney Centers names Applequist to its board of trustees

Kent’s Owen Applequist is among six new members named to the Northwest Kidney Centers board of trustees and its foundation board, which raises funds and… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2017
Northwest Kidney Centers names Applequist to its board of trustees
Pushed to the limit, lawmakers find formula for basic education

Pushed to the limit, lawmakers find formula for basic education

Budget addresses state constitutional obligation to fully fund K-12

Pushed to the limit, lawmakers find formula for basic education
Kent Black Action Commission gets $15,000 grant to increase voter engagement

Kent Black Action Commission gets $15,000 grant to increase voter engagement

The Kent Black Action Commission received a $15,000 grant to help increase voter engagement in the black/African American and African communities. King County Elections and… Continue reading

Kent Black Action Commission gets $15,000 grant to increase voter engagement
Students participate in Kent’s Teen Police Academy

Students participate in Kent’s Teen Police Academy

The Kent Police Department hosted its first Teen Police Academy for Kent sophomores, juniors and seniors. About a dozen students participated in both classroom and… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2017
Students participate in Kent’s Teen Police Academy
Puget Sound Fire selects three fire chief finalists; candidates to meet with residents

Puget Sound Fire selects three fire chief finalists; candidates to meet with residents

The Mercer Island fire chief and two out-of-state candidates are the finalists to be the next chief of the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire selects three fire chief finalists; candidates to meet with residents
Know the rules before you burn: outdoor fire regulations, definitions

Know the rules before you burn: outdoor fire regulations, definitions

During this time of year many people want to burn outdoors for recreation or land clearing. Here are the local regulations and definitions when it… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2017
Know the rules before you burn: outdoor fire regulations, definitions
Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | June 25-July 1

Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | June 25-July 1

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: June 25-July 1… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2017
Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | June 25-July 1
Kent mayoral candidates tackle many issues in second forum

Kent mayoral candidates tackle many issues in second forum

Kent’s four mayoral candidates agreed on many things – from responsible spending to enhanced livability – during a residents-sponsored 90-minute forum. Each shared similar concerns… Continue reading

Kent mayoral candidates tackle many issues in second forum

Lifeguards, others rescue boy from nearly drowning at Lake Meridian

A teenage boy was pulled from Lake Meridian at approximately 5:30 p.m. Friday after another swimmer alerted lifeguards that the teen had not surfaced on… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2017
King County officials criticize higher property taxes funding state’s McCleary fix

King County officials criticize higher property taxes funding state’s McCleary fix

Here’s what King County officials said about the 2017-2019 state biennial operating budget announced on Friday that funds education by raising taxes on property owners… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2017
King County officials criticize higher property taxes funding state’s McCleary fix
IBEW Local 46 donates $4,600 to Kent School District

IBEW Local 46 donates $4,600 to Kent School District

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 46, of Kent, recently donated $4,600 to the Kent School District’s Career and Technical Education program. The… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2017
IBEW Local 46 donates $4,600 to Kent School District
Kent firefighters extinguish fire at abandoned home on Russell Road

Kent firefighters extinguish fire at abandoned home on Russell Road

An abandoned house owned by the city of Kent burned down Friday morning in the 22300 block of Russell Road, along the Green River. The… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2017
Kent firefighters extinguish fire at abandoned home on Russell Road
Crews to begin work on South 208th Street

Crews to begin work on South 208th Street

The city of Kent is restoring the sagging pavement and providing drainage to reduce future damage along South 208th Street. Crews will install a new… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2017
Crews to begin work on South 208th Street
Investigators release update/video about Kent Police shooting of Auburn man

Investigators release update/video about Kent Police shooting of Auburn man

The Des Moines Police released the following on Thursday evening about the shooting death of Giovonn Joseph-McDade, 20, of Auburn, by a Kent Police officer… Continue reading

Investigators release update/video about Kent Police shooting of Auburn man
Royal treatment: Penny’s last day

Royal treatment: Penny’s last day

Penny Ackerson arrived by limousine at Daniel Elementary School as family, friends and staff rolled out the red carpet and greet her with flowers for… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2017
Royal treatment: Penny’s last day
Kent, Puget Sound Fire celebrate 72nd Avenue South extension

Kent, Puget Sound Fire celebrate 72nd Avenue South extension

A long-awaited, missing roadway connecting businesses and vital services in industrial north Kent was finally realized Wednesday with the celebrated opening of 72nd Avenue South.… Continue reading

Kent, Puget Sound Fire celebrate 72nd Avenue South extension
Pet safety tips for Fourth of July

Pet safety tips for Fourth of July

Fireworks are beautiful to look at, but they can be scary for our pets. The bangs and booms are hard on their sensitive hearing, and… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2017
Pet safety tips for Fourth of July
Voter registration deadline July 3 for Aug. 1 primary

Voter registration deadline July 3 for Aug. 1 primary

Residents who want to vote in the Aug. 1 primary election have until Monday, July 3 to register to vote or update voter registration information… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2017
Voter registration deadline July 3 for Aug. 1 primary

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