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City extends animal services contract

The city of Kent will pay King County about $363,000 next year to help provide animal control officers, sheltering and licensing services. The City Council’s… Continue reading

More visitor parking planned for City Hall

Residents should have an easier time finding a place to park at Kent City Hall later this year. City Public Works staff developed a proposal… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire Authority Fire Chief resigns

Puget Sound Fire Authority Fire Chief resigns

Puget Sound Fire Authority Fire Chief Jim Schneider tendered his resignation at Wednesday night’s Governance Board meeting, effective Sept. 4, the fire authority reported Thursday.… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2017
Puget Sound Fire Authority Fire Chief resigns

Constantine: Trump’s proposed budget is an ‘assault on the environment, economy and mobility of King County’

Under the budget blueprint released Thursday by President Trump, King County residents would have fewer transit options, fewer housing options for people who earn a… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2017

Man arrested, three people injured in Kent crash

A 37-year-old man was arrested and three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident late Wednesday night in Kent following a brief police pursuit. At… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2017
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Kent Mountain View Academy hosts National History Day event; students named regional finalists

Kent Mountain View Academy hosts National History Day event; students named regional finalists

Forty students from Kent Mountain View Academy took part in the school-level National History Day event on Jan. 12. Fifteen were selected as regional finalists… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2017
Kent Mountain View Academy hosts National History Day event; students named regional finalists
Three Kent boys to earn Eagle Scout rank

Three Kent boys to earn Eagle Scout rank

Dylan Koopmans and twin brothers Ryan and Sean Jackson will be conferred the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank advancement in Boy Scouts of… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2017
Three Kent boys to earn Eagle Scout rank

Reminder: District 33, 47 town hall meetings are Saturday in Kent

Legislators from the 33rd and 47th districts share the latest news and answer questions at separate town hall meetings on Saturday in Kent. The District… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2017

I-405 north down to two lanes near Renton overnight March 20-24

Travelers who use northbound Interstate 405 in Renton should prepare for overnight traffic delays starting Monday evening, March 20, to Friday morning, March 24. Contractor… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2017
Kent residents concerned about purchase of drones for police use

Kent residents concerned about purchase of drones for police use

Two women let the Kent City Council know they didn’t like how members approved the police department’s purchase of drones without input from residents. “We… Continue reading

Kent residents concerned about purchase of drones for police use

Gov. Inslee signs bill assuring schools’ 28 percent levy-lid secure until 2019 expiration

By Grace Swanson/WNPA Olympia News Bureau Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Wednesday legislation that will keep the local school levy lid at 28 percent… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2017

Ralph invites the public to mayoral campaign gathering March 30

Dana Ralph hosts a campaign event for Kent mayor from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 at Down Home Catering, 211 First Ave… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2017
Kent urges cat and dog owners to license their pets

Kent urges cat and dog owners to license their pets

If you haven’t registered Fido or Fluffy, now’s the time. In collaboration with the city, canvassers with Regional Animal Services of King County will go… Continue reading

  • Mar 15, 2017
Kent urges cat and dog owners to license their pets
King County Flood Warning Center monitors minor flooding

King County Flood Warning Center monitors minor flooding

Green, White rivers on the watch list

  • Mar 15, 2017
King County Flood Warning Center monitors minor flooding

Kent Police Department hosts vehicle theft/prowl awareness booth

The Kent Police Department is again teaming up with the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority to provide information about how residents can reduce the likelihood… Continue reading

  • Mar 14, 2017
Puget Sound Fire Authority call report | March 5-11

Puget Sound Fire Authority call report | March 5-11

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: March 5-11 Total:… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2017
Puget Sound Fire Authority call report | March 5-11
Faith over fear

Faith over fear

Community comes together to urge unity, condemn shooting of Sikh man | PHOTOS

Faith over fear
Real-world simulation to provide practice during cyber defense competition at Highline College

Real-world simulation to provide practice during cyber defense competition at Highline College

College students from throughout the Pacific Northwest will have the chance to practice thwarting hackers during the annual Pacific Rim Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition on… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2017
Real-world simulation to provide practice during cyber defense competition at Highline College

AG Ferguson seeks travel-ban hearing Tuesday; new court filings

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday filed an amended complaint in his lawsuit challenging President Trump’s travel ban as illegal and unconstitutional. Ferguson… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2017
Ramp and lane shifts coming soon to I-405/SR 167 interchange in Renton

Ramp and lane shifts coming soon to I-405/SR 167 interchange in Renton

This is part of initial construction work for the I-405/SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector Project.

  • Mar 12, 2017
Ramp and lane shifts coming soon to I-405/SR 167 interchange in Renton