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State Patrol seeks witnesses to Highway 167 vehicular assault near Kent

State Patrol seeks witnesses to Highway 167 vehicular assault near Kent

Washington State Patrol detectives are seeking witnesses to a vehicular assault that occurred at about 3:03 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the southbound lanes… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2017
State Patrol seeks witnesses to Highway 167 vehicular assault near Kent
Drop off items at Wastemobile in Kent March 10-12

Drop off items at Wastemobile in Kent March 10-12

The Wastemobile, a traveling household hazardous waste collection service in King County, will be in Kent from March 10-12. The Wastemobile will be in the… Continue reading

  • Mar 3, 2017
Drop off items at Wastemobile in Kent March 10-12
Nonprofits team up to offer heart screenings

Nonprofits team up to offer heart screenings

David Finlayson was healthy and strong, a natural leader, skilled as an infantry assaultman in the Marine Corps. “He never missed his target,” said his… Continue reading

Nonprofits team up to offer heart screenings
Kent Police to upgrade security at substations

Kent Police to upgrade security at substations

Kent Police plan to make security upgrades at two substations to help protect officers from potential attacks. “High profile police uses of force incidents across… Continue reading

Kent Police to upgrade security at substations
Rotary Club honors Kent Phoenix Academy students

Rotary Club honors Kent Phoenix Academy students

The Rotary Club of Kent (noon) honored Kent Phoenix Academy’s Esmeralda Arceo and Tyrone Tucker as its Student of the Month. Arceo graduates this week… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2017
Rotary Club honors Kent Phoenix Academy students
Kent’s spring recycling event March 18 at Hogan Park

Kent’s spring recycling event March 18 at Hogan Park

Kent’s annual Spring Recycling Collection Event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Hogan Park, 24400 Russell Road. Residents may… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2017
Kent’s spring recycling event March 18 at Hogan Park
Kent firefighters extinguish dumpster fire next to commerical building

Kent firefighters extinguish dumpster fire next to commerical building

Firefighters from Kent’s Puget Sound Fire responded to a dumpster fire Thursday morning next to a commercial building in the 21800 block of 76th Avenue… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2017
Kent firefighters extinguish dumpster fire next to commerical building
Kent mayor voices concerns about potential state-shared revenue losses

Kent mayor voices concerns about potential state-shared revenue losses

The potential loss of state-shared revenue that has worried Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke and other city leaders for several years could be coming closer to… Continue reading

Kent mayor voices concerns about potential state-shared revenue losses

Green River College narrows search for president to 8 semifinalists

The search for the next president of Green River College is down to eight semifinalists. The Presidential Search Advisory Committee — made up of students,… Continue reading

  • Mar 2, 2017
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Senate votes to rename cancer research fund after late Sen. Andy Hill

Senate votes to rename cancer research fund after late Sen. Andy Hill

Washington state’s cancer research fund would be re-named the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment, under a measure sponsored by Sen. Joe Fain, to recognize and… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2017
Senate votes to rename cancer research fund after late Sen. Andy Hill
Legislature shines spotlight on public records requests, costs

Legislature shines spotlight on public records requests, costs

By Tim Gruver/WNPA Olympia News Bureau Public records are one of the most important tools citizens use to keep tabs on government, but emerging technologies… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2017
Legislature shines spotlight on public records requests, costs
Kaur to run for Kent City Council

Kaur to run for Kent City Council

Satwinder Kaur, a former city of Kent employee, will run for the Kent City Council. Kaur announced on Wednesday that she will run for Position… Continue reading

Kaur to run for Kent City Council
Expect heavy traffic Wednesday near Kent’s ShoWare Center

Expect heavy traffic Wednesday near Kent’s ShoWare Center

Drivers should expect heavy traffic late Wednesday afternoon and early evening around the ShoWare Center and downtown streets in Kent because of the large crowd… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2017
Expect heavy traffic Wednesday near Kent’s ShoWare Center
More trips, better reliability: Metro Transit adding bus service March 11

More trips, better reliability: Metro Transit adding bus service March 11

Metro Transit is adding more trips and improving service reliability beginning March 11 on more than 80 bus routes throughout King County. More trips are… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2017
More trips, better reliability: Metro Transit adding bus service March 11
State House passes bill to give local voters stronger voices

State House passes bill to give local voters stronger voices

The state House of Representatives passed the Washington Voting Rights Act on Monday in Olympia in an effort to give every community a voice in… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2017
State House passes bill to give local voters stronger voices
Congressman Reichert responds to Trump’s address

Congressman Reichert responds to Trump’s address

Congressman Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, made the following statement on Tuesday night after President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress: “Tonight, President Trump stood… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2017
Congressman Reichert responds to Trump’s address

Many illegal marijuana growers from last two years not charged with crime in King, Snohomish counties

Every year, police and fire departments across the region undercover illegal marijuana growing operations that cause large fires and contribute to the black market. But,… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2017
Sen. Murray responds to Trump’s address

Sen. Murray responds to Trump’s address

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., released the following statement after President Trump’s address on Tuesday night to a joint session of Congress. “President Trump has… Continue reading

  • Mar 1, 2017
Sen. Murray responds to Trump’s address

KBAC offers Girls Who Code summer immersion program

Deadline for applications is March 17

  • Feb 28, 2017
Senate passes new humane treatment law

Senate passes new humane treatment law

Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, and animal advocates say dogs that are restrained for a period of time should have access to food and water, protection… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2017
Senate passes new humane treatment law