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King County Flood District board wants study of response to potential dam failures

King County Flood District board wants study of response to potential dam failures

The King County Flood Control District Executive Board sent to the full Board of Supervisors a resolution on funding an analysis of the county’s flood… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2017
King County Flood District board wants study of response to potential dam failures
Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 19-25

Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 19-25

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Feb. 19-25 Total:… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2017
Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 19-25

Prisoners released early, late spark corrective act: paperwork

By Tim Gruver/WNPA Olympia News Bureau Sloppy paperwork could be costing countless prisoners in the state’s Department of Corrections custody incorrect terms, in some instances… Continue reading

  • Feb 27, 2017
Thriving state marijuana market gets potful of legislative attention

Thriving state marijuana market gets potful of legislative attention

By Tim Gruver/WNPA Olympia News Bureau A number of bills in the Washington Legislature could change the way people buy, sell and grow marijuana. The… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2017
Thriving state marijuana market gets potful of legislative attention
Closing the gender gap in tech at Green River

Closing the gender gap in tech at Green River

How the college plans to reach equal female/male enrollment in software development

  • Feb 24, 2017
Closing the gender gap in tech at Green River
Affordable Care Act, immigration headline concerns of 1,000 anti-Reichert protesters
Affordable Care Act, immigration headline concerns of 1,000 anti-Reichert protesters

Fire destroys residential garage in Maple Valley

Firefighters from Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety, Fire District 44, and Puget Sound Fire were dispatched at 11:30 p.m. Thursday to a detached residential… Continue reading

  • Feb 24, 2017
Construction could start in summer on Kent’s Riverbend Gateway development

Construction could start in summer on Kent’s Riverbend Gateway development

Construction could start this summer on nearly 500 apartments as well as restaurant and retail space on what is now the city of Kent’s Riverbend… Continue reading

Construction could start in summer on Kent’s Riverbend Gateway development
Kent’s Interurban Trail to close near South 212th Street

Kent’s Interurban Trail to close near South 212th Street

City of Kent crews will close the Interurban Trail between South 212th Street and West James Street from Monday, Feb. 27 through late April for… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2017
Kent’s Interurban Trail to close near South 212th Street
Kent Police plan to purchase drones to improve investigations

Kent Police plan to purchase drones to improve investigations

Send up the drones could become a new Kent Police command. The Kent Police Department plans to purchase two drones this year in order to… Continue reading

Kent Police plan to purchase drones to improve investigations

Kent teachers claim district owes them $5.5 million in wages

Kent teachers say the school district has shorted them pay for three days of work each year, totaling $5.5 million since 2013. But Kent School… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2017
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Museum of Flight chosen to exhibit Apollo 11 Spacecraft on 50th anniversary of the Moon landing

Museum of Flight chosen to exhibit Apollo 11 Spacecraft on 50th anniversary of the Moon landing

Historic exhibition will be at the museum in 2019

  • Feb 23, 2017
Museum of Flight chosen to exhibit Apollo 11 Spacecraft on 50th anniversary of the Moon landing
Gov. Jay Inslee with legislators during the media availability on Thursday in Olympia about an executive order signed by Inslee reaffirming Washington’s commitment to tolerance, diversity and inclusiveness. Courtesy Photo/Governor’s Office

Inslee signs executive order to protect rights, services for state immigrants

Gov. Jay Inslee signed an executive order on Thursday affirming and clarifying Washington state’s policies for state agencies who provide services to immigrant Washingtonians. “Washington… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2017
Gov. Jay Inslee with legislators during the media availability on Thursday in Olympia about an executive order signed by Inslee reaffirming Washington’s commitment to tolerance, diversity and inclusiveness. Courtesy Photo/Governor’s Office
Study: Highline added $631.5 million to local economy

Study: Highline added $631.5 million to local economy

Research quantifies college’s economic impact on region, residents

  • Feb 23, 2017
Study: Highline added $631.5 million to local economy

Educators, parents, students and Supreme Court await Legislature’s basic-education funding solution

By Grace Swanson/WNPA Olympia News Bureau West Valley School District Superintendent Gene Sementi, like other Washington educators, is waiting as legislators wrestle to find a… Continue reading

  • Feb 23, 2017
Inslee opposes Trump admininstration decision on transgender bathrooms

Inslee opposes Trump admininstration decision on transgender bathrooms

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee issued the following statement on Wednesday about the Trump administration removing protections for transgender students: “I strongly oppose the Trump Administration’s… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2017
Inslee opposes Trump admininstration decision on transgender bathrooms
City to replace portion of 80th Avenue South with concrete

City to replace portion of 80th Avenue South with concrete

The city of Kent will spend about $1.43 million to replace an asphalt road with concrete along 80th Avenue South between South 196th Street and… Continue reading

City to replace portion of 80th Avenue South with concrete
Protesters demand Congressman Reichert meet with constituents

Protesters demand Congressman Reichert meet with constituents

Facebook Live event was inadequate, District 8 residents say

  • Feb 22, 2017
Protesters demand Congressman Reichert meet with constituents
Constantine offers support for Planned Parenthood in fight for funds

Constantine offers support for Planned Parenthood in fight for funds

Public Health – Seattle and King County and Planned Parenthood announced significant progress in two key indicators for women’s health: reducing the number of teen… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2017
Constantine offers support for Planned Parenthood in fight for funds
Mayor Cooke, Council President Boyce proclaim Kent a Welcoming City

Mayor Cooke, Council President Boyce proclaim Kent a Welcoming City

The recent executive orders by President Donald Trump, particularly those related to immigrants and refugees, have been a source of concern and fear for many… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2017
Mayor Cooke, Council President Boyce proclaim Kent a Welcoming City