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Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America respond to shooting of Sikh man

The Washington chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, on Monday responded to Friday’s shooting of… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2017
Hundreds gather in park to condemn Kent shooting, other hate crimes

Hundreds gather in park to condemn Kent shooting, other hate crimes

With heavy hearts and determination, the South Asian communities of Bellevue and Greater Seattle made one thing abundantly clear Sunday afternoon at Bellevue’s Crossroads Park… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2017
  • RYAN MURRAY Bellevue Reporter Staff Writer
Hundreds gather in park to condemn Kent shooting, other hate crimes

OneAmerica: Kent shooting of Sikh man an assault on values of free society

A 39-year-old Sikh man was shot in his driveway by a perpetrator who reportedly said, “Get out of my country,” just before committing this apparent… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2017
Woman shoves car door into Kent officer | Police Blotter

Woman shoves car door into Kent officer | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault after she allegedly opened the driver’s side front door of her car and pushed it… Continue reading

Woman shoves car door into Kent officer | Police Blotter
33rd District legislators to host town hall in Kent

33rd District legislators to host town hall in Kent

The state’s 33rd District legislators will host a town hall from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 18, at Kent City Hall, 220 Fourth… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2017
33rd District legislators to host town hall in Kent
King County Sheriff’s Office seeks victims of unreported assaults

King County Sheriff’s Office seeks victims of unreported assaults

King County Sheriff’s detectives are seeking female victims of unreported or unsolved assault cases similar to a March 2 beating in White Center. Just before… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2017
King County Sheriff’s Office seeks victims of unreported assaults
Community Unity Rally set for Saturday in Kent in response to Sikh shooting

Community Unity Rally set for Saturday in Kent in response to Sikh shooting

South King County leaders will have a Community Unity Rally from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, at Kent Lutheran Church, 336… Continue reading

Community Unity Rally set for Saturday in Kent in response to Sikh shooting
Sikh leaders join Senate and hear statewide support, offer prayer

Sikh leaders join Senate and hear statewide support, offer prayer

Last Friday a Sikh man was shot in Kent by a perpetrator who allegedly told the victim to “go back to your own country.” Sen.… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2017
Sikh leaders join Senate and hear statewide support, offer prayer
Expect traffic delays at Kent’s ShoWare Center on March 8

Expect traffic delays at Kent’s ShoWare Center on March 8

Drivers should expect extra traffic around the ShoWare Center in Kent from about 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, because of the… Continue reading

  • Mar 7, 2017
Expect traffic delays at Kent’s ShoWare Center on March 8
Kent man shot, killed on West Hill

Kent man shot, killed on West Hill

Kent Police are still trying to determine who shot and killed a 52-year-old Kent man who died Friday night in a bar parking lot on… Continue reading

Kent man shot, killed on West Hill
Berrios plans campaign kickoff for Kent mayor

Berrios plans campaign kickoff for Kent mayor

Jim Berrios will have a campaign kickoff for Kent mayor from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at the Golden Steer Steak n’… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2017
Berrios plans campaign kickoff for Kent mayor
AG Ferguson’s lawsuit forces President Trump to yield on travel ban

AG Ferguson’s lawsuit forces President Trump to yield on travel ban

In the wake of President Donald Trump conceding defeat on key provisions of his original executive order, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday pledged… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2017
AG Ferguson’s lawsuit forces President Trump to yield on travel ban
Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 26-March 4

Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 26-March 4

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Feb. 26-March 4… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2017
Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 26-March 4
47th District legislators set town hall in Kent on March 18

47th District legislators set town hall in Kent on March 18

Legislators from the 47th District will share the latest news and answer questions at a town hall meeting on Saturday, March 18 in Kent. The… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2017
47th District legislators set town hall in Kent on March 18
Kent residents earn degrees from WGU

Kent residents earn degrees from WGU

The following Kent residents have received their degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 32nd semi-annual commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2017
Kent residents earn degrees from WGU
Kent Police investigate drive-by shooting that injures man | Update

Kent Police investigate drive-by shooting that injures man | Update

At least 10 shots were fired at a Tukwila man during a drive-by shooting late Thursday afternoon in Kent, according to Kent Police. Paramedics transported… Continue reading

Kent Police investigate drive-by shooting that injures man | Update
Greg Thomas selected to lead King County Sheriff’s Office Southeast Precinct

Greg Thomas selected to lead King County Sheriff’s Office Southeast Precinct

Officer with three decades of service to lead office serving District 9

  • Mar 3, 2017
Greg Thomas selected to lead King County Sheriff’s Office Southeast Precinct
City farming and food access focus of new summit at Highline College

City farming and food access focus of new summit at Highline College

Free 2-day event fights food desert in South King County

  • Mar 3, 2017
City farming and food access focus of new summit at Highline College
Senate passes ‘New Voices Act,’ protecting free speech for student journalists | VIDEO

Senate passes ‘New Voices Act,’ protecting free speech for student journalists | VIDEO

Free speech for student journalists reporting in school newspapers would be protected under legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Fain, which passed the Senate on Thursday.… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2017
Senate passes ‘New Voices Act,’ protecting free speech for student journalists | VIDEO
State Patrol to crack down on drivers following too close

State Patrol to crack down on drivers following too close

State Patrol troopers will focus on drivers following too close during a March 7-9 crackdown statewide. Last year, the WSP investigated more than 9,500 collisions… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2017
State Patrol to crack down on drivers following too close