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Prosecutors charge man in Federal Way killing of Kent teen

Prosecutors charge man in Federal Way killing of Kent teen

King County prosecutors recently charged two of three suspects in the drive-by murder of a Kent man that occurred April 11 at a Federal Way… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2017
Prosecutors charge man in Federal Way killing of Kent teen
Kent man among dozen caught in Tacoma child sex sting

Kent man among dozen caught in Tacoma child sex sting

The Washington State Patrol’s (WSP) Missing and Exploited Children’s Task Force arrested 12 men, including a 36-year-old Kent man, during a multi-day operation in Tacoma… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2017
Kent man among dozen caught in Tacoma child sex sting
Kent to close Lake Meridian dock for replacement

Kent to close Lake Meridian dock for replacement

The city of Kent will close the Lake Meridian Park floating fishing dock and the boat launch from May 6 through June 16 for the… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2017
Kent to close Lake Meridian dock for replacement
Constantine unveils stronger community-centered response for youth, families in crisis

Constantine unveils stronger community-centered response for youth, families in crisis

King County Executive Dow Constantine announced new options for parents, youth, school personnel and local law enforcement that will divert and reduce the number of… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2017
Constantine unveils stronger community-centered response for youth, families in crisis
Four Kent schools earn Washington Achievement Award

Four Kent schools earn Washington Achievement Award

Four elementary schools in the Kent School District received Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction 2016 Washington Achievement Awards. • Carriage Crest: English Language Arts… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2017
Four Kent schools earn Washington Achievement Award
Puget Sound Fire call report | April 16-22

Puget Sound Fire call report | April 16-22

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: April 16-22 Total:… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2017
Puget Sound Fire call report | April 16-22
Crews to repave 2-mile stretch of Kent-Kangley Road

Crews to repave 2-mile stretch of Kent-Kangley Road

Get ready for major road construction this spring and summer on the East Hill along Southeast Kent-Kangley Road, aka State Route 516. State Department of… Continue reading

  • Apr 21, 2017
Crews to repave 2-mile stretch of Kent-Kangley Road
Hotel developers eye Kent’s Naden properties

Hotel developers eye Kent’s Naden properties

Developers of Hilton, Marriott and other hotel chains are interested in building in Kent. The city-owned land, known as the Naden properties, is just north… Continue reading

Hotel developers eye Kent’s Naden properties

New state driver’s license system passes Legislature

The state Legislature on Friday approved legislation bringing the state into compliance with the federal REAL ID Act. The bill creates a two-tiered identification system,… Continue reading

  • Apr 21, 2017
Distracted driving: Legislation aims to get drivers’ attention off their phones and back on the road

Distracted driving: Legislation aims to get drivers’ attention off their phones and back on the road

Twenty-three-year-old Cody Meyer loved hiking at Wallace Falls in Gold Bar, Washington, and lighting off fireworks on the Fourth of July. He spent time playing… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2017
  • By Grace Swanson
Distracted driving: Legislation aims to get drivers’ attention off their phones and back on the road
City of Kent says drop park as transit parking garage site

City of Kent says drop park as transit parking garage site

Kent city officials plan to recommend to Sound Transit staff that Kaibara Park be dropped as a potential site for a new parking garage for… Continue reading

City of Kent says drop park as transit parking garage site
Bengali party

Bengali party

With traditional song and dance, prayer and poetry, fashion and food, the Bangladeshi South Puget Sound community celebrated the Bengali New Year on Saturday. About… Continue reading

Bengali party
iPads help Kent School District students communicate

iPads help Kent School District students communicate

Students with special needs in the Kent School District are learning to communicate with help from iPads. The district recently purchased the devices for students… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2017
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iPads help Kent School District students communicate
Kent man tries to get woman to pay for return of stolen purse | Police Blotter

Kent man tries to get woman to pay for return of stolen purse | Police Blotter

A Kent man believed he had a way to make some quick cash when he reportedly stole a woman’s purse from a vehicle and the… Continue reading

Kent man tries to get woman to pay for return of stolen purse | Police Blotter
Two arrested, one charged in Federal Way drive-by murder of Kent man

Two arrested, one charged in Federal Way drive-by murder of Kent man

Federal Way police have arrested three suspects in the April 11 drive-by fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Kent man. Arturo Marcial-Alvarez was shot multiple times… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2017
Two arrested, one charged in Federal Way drive-by murder of Kent man
Humane dog treatment law signed into law

Humane dog treatment law signed into law

Improved health and safety standards and limits for dogs who are leashed and left alone were today signed into law by the governor thanks to… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2017
Humane dog treatment law signed into law
Former school employees to host free retirement seminar

Former school employees to host free retirement seminar

Retirement planning is hard work – it isn’t as easy as it seems. A group of retired school employees host a free retirement seminar on… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2017
Former school employees to host free retirement seminar
Puget Sound Fire call report | April 9-15

Puget Sound Fire call report | April 9-15

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: April 9-15 Total:… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2017
Puget Sound Fire call report | April 9-15
Kent teen fatally shot near West Meeker Street

Kent teen fatally shot near West Meeker Street

Kent Police are looking for who shot and killed a 17-year-old boy and injured a 16-year-old boy during a dispute early Tuesday morning near 64th… Continue reading

Kent teen fatally shot near West Meeker Street
Kent School District hosts community budget meetings to discuss hiring, spending freeze

Kent School District hosts community budget meetings to discuss hiring, spending freeze

The Kent School District will host two budget information meetings to discuss a recently instituted spending and hiring freeze. District officials announced the freeze the… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2017
Kent School District hosts community budget meetings to discuss hiring, spending freeze