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Kent mayoral candidate Albertson plans Town Hall for June 22

Kent mayoral candidate Albertson plans Town Hall for June 22

Kent mayoral candidate Elizabeth Albertson will have a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, June 22, called, “Bringing together our caring community to address our growing… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2017
Kent mayoral candidate Albertson plans Town Hall for June 22
Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | June 11-17

Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | June 11-17

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: June 11-17 Total:… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2017
Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | June 11-17
Inmate dies at Valley Medical Center

Inmate dies at Valley Medical Center

An inmate who was hospitalized at Valley Medical Center in Renton died on Friday. A 52-year-old man was booked into the King County jail at… Continue reading

Inmate dies at Valley Medical Center
Kent City Council wants more light rail parking

Kent City Council wants more light rail parking

The Kent City Council wants Sound Transit to build more parking at the new light rail station scheduled to open in 2024 on the West… Continue reading

Kent City Council wants more light rail parking
King Conservation District offers free community workshop

King Conservation District offers free community workshop

The King Conservation District presents a free community workshop on Beautifying & Caring for Your Waterfront Property for homeowners living on streams, lakes and wetlands.… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2017
King Conservation District offers free community workshop
State Patrol to target left-lane violators June 20-22

State Patrol to target left-lane violators June 20-22

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has received numerous requests to address left-lane “campers.” In response to the requests, the WSP will conduct a statewide focus… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2017
State Patrol to target left-lane violators June 20-22
Support from teachers, family helps Kent-Meridian student overcome challenges | GREAT GRADS ’17

Support from teachers, family helps Kent-Meridian student overcome challenges | GREAT GRADS ’17

As Amal Ahmed prepares to graduate from Kent-Meridian High School on Saturday, she said she couldn’t have done it without the support and encouragement from… Continue reading

Support from teachers, family helps Kent-Meridian student overcome challenges | GREAT GRADS ’17
Taking the road less traveled | GREAT GRADS ’17

Taking the road less traveled | GREAT GRADS ’17

During his four years at Kentwood High School, Warren Bacote-Wilson has found his place and made an impact. The senior, who will graduate alongside his… Continue reading

Taking the road less traveled | GREAT GRADS ’17
Area Explorers gear up for firefighter competition

Area Explorers gear up for firefighter competition

On one of the hottest June evenings of the year, as the weather settles into a scorching 85 degrees, four teenagers head outside Maple Valley… Continue reading

Area Explorers gear up for firefighter competition
Five straight weekends of northbound I-5 lane reductions start June 16

Five straight weekends of northbound I-5 lane reductions start June 16

Drivers should use alternatives in South King County or face long delays

  • Jun 15, 2017
Five straight weekends of northbound I-5 lane reductions start June 16
Kent’s ShoWare Center to get longer name

Kent’s ShoWare Center to get longer name

Kent’s ShoWare Center will soon get a longer name. In return, the city will get more money. Coming this fall, the city-owned arena will be… Continue reading

Kent’s ShoWare Center to get longer name
Kent family escapes injury in ‘attempted thrill killing’

Kent family escapes injury in ‘attempted thrill killing’

A family of four returned home late one April night on Kent’s West Hill from the grocery store, stepped out of their vehicle and suddenly… Continue reading

Kent family escapes injury in ‘attempted thrill killing’

Kentwood senior selected to attend National Youth Science Camp | School briefs

Kentwood High School student Son Do will represent the state at the National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) this summer in the West Virginia mountains. The… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2017
Kent reminds residents fireworks illegal in city

Kent reminds residents fireworks illegal in city

The city of Kent’s fireworks ban prohibits the sale, possession and use of all consumer fireworks as part of an effort to eliminate fires, injuries… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2017
Kent reminds residents fireworks illegal in city
Kent mayoral candidate forum set for June 28

Kent mayoral candidate forum set for June 28

A candidates forum for the Kent mayoral race will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28 at First Christian Church, 11717 SE… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2017
Kent mayoral candidate forum set for June 28
Silver alert issued for Des Moines man | Update: Man found safe

Silver alert issued for Des Moines man | Update: Man found safe

Vincent G. Duque, also known as “Gerry” who was missing and endangered, has been found and is safe, according to Des Moines Police. He had… Continue reading

  • Jun 13, 2017
Silver alert issued for Des Moines man | Update: Man found safe
Kent School District employee receives award from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Kent School District employee receives award from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Cathy Lynch, an employee in the Kent School District’s transportation Department, recently received the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Terry Hoffer award for her… Continue reading

  • Jun 13, 2017
  • By Heidi Sanders
Kent School District employee receives award from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
AG Ferguson applauds Ninth Circuit decision to block revised travel ban

AG Ferguson applauds Ninth Circuit decision to block revised travel ban

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Monday that President Donald Trump’s… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2017
AG Ferguson applauds Ninth Circuit decision to block revised travel ban
Area veterans join 28th annual Flag Day Celebration

Area veterans join 28th annual Flag Day Celebration

Veterans from throughout King County attended the 28th annual Flag Day Celebration at the King County Aquatic Center on Saturday. Soroptimist International of Federal Way… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2017
Area veterans join 28th annual Flag Day Celebration
Kent residents help design Highline College’s International Collegiate Cyber Defense Invitational

Kent residents help design Highline College’s International Collegiate Cyber Defense Invitational

Students from around the world will meet June 20–22 at the International Collegiate Cyber Defense Invitational (ICCDI) at Highline College – the first international event… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2017
Kent residents help design Highline College’s International Collegiate Cyber Defense Invitational