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New facility would allow G.E.M. to expand mentoring program

New facility would allow G.E.M. to expand mentoring program

After more than two years guiding young men in the Kent area, Glover Empower Mentoring (G.E.M.) is eyeing a new location that would help the… Continue reading

  • Feb 2, 2017
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New facility would allow G.E.M. to expand mentoring program
Area cadets excel, graduate from Washington Youth Academy

Area cadets excel, graduate from Washington Youth Academy

By Steven Friederich, Washington Youth Academy/For the Reporter Cadet Sophia Coronado of Kent said she was at risk of dropping out of Kentwood High School… Continue reading

  • Feb 2, 2017
Area cadets excel, graduate from Washington Youth Academy
Whitfield to run for Kent City Council

Whitfield to run for Kent City Council

Tye Whitfield announced on Wednesday that she will run for the Kent City Council. “I’m running for Kent City Council because I believe it’s time… Continue reading

  • Feb 2, 2017
  • By Steve Hunter
Whitfield to run for Kent City Council
Friday hearing for state challenge to Trump’s immigration order

Friday hearing for state challenge to Trump’s immigration order

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday announced the filing of an amended complaint in State of Washington v. Trump, the state’s lawsuit challenging key… Continue reading

Friday hearing for state challenge to Trump’s immigration order
Shopping center to replace Kent’s old Panther Lake school

Shopping center to replace Kent’s old Panther Lake school

A Bellevue developer plans to tear down Kent’s old Panther Lake Elementary School and put up a shopping center. The SE Grainger Development Group submitted… Continue reading

Shopping center to replace Kent’s old Panther Lake school
Woman exposes herself to Kent motorists | Police Blotter

Woman exposes herself to Kent motorists | Police Blotter

Drivers along Central Avenue South in Kent came across an unexpected view earlier this month. Officers arrested a woman for investigation of indecent exposure after… Continue reading

Woman exposes herself to Kent motorists | Police Blotter
New report summarizes marijuana health impacts

New report summarizes marijuana health impacts

Since the legalization of marijuana in Washington, there has been renewed interest in the scientific evidence related to marijuana and health. Now, thanks to the… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2017
New report summarizes marijuana health impacts
Kent City Council annual retreat on Feb. 4

Kent City Council annual retreat on Feb. 4

The Kent City Council will discuss the funding of parks; possible legalization of recreational marijuana sales and processing; homelessness; strengthening communications; and other issues at… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2017
Kent City Council annual retreat on Feb. 4
FIRST students compete in state championship at the ShoWare Center

FIRST students compete in state championship at the ShoWare Center

Nearly 1,000 FIRST Washington youth compete at the FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship on Saturday at the ShoWare Center, 625 W.… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2017
FIRST students compete in state championship at the ShoWare Center
Kent woman allegedly used SUV to run over, kill man at Sammamish park | Update

Kent woman allegedly used SUV to run over, kill man at Sammamish park | Update

A 23-year-old Kent woman remains in custody with bail set at $1 million for investigation of vehicular homicide after she allegedly drove a SUV that… Continue reading

  • Jan 31, 2017
Kent woman allegedly used SUV to run over, kill man at Sammamish park | Update
Kent’s ShoWare Center reduces operating losses

Kent’s ShoWare Center reduces operating losses

The operating losses at the city-owned ShoWare Center last year were the lowest since the arena opened in 2009. “We had a great year -… Continue reading

Kent’s ShoWare Center reduces operating losses
County Councilmember Upthegrove opposes immigration ban

County Councilmember Upthegrove opposes immigration ban

Metropolitan King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove, whose District 5 includes parts of Kent, released the following statement Monday on President Trump’s executive actions effectively banning… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2017
County Councilmember Upthegrove opposes immigration ban
Kent Police arrest 11 men during undercover prostitution sting

Kent Police arrest 11 men during undercover prostitution sting

Kent Police arrested 11 men for investigation of patronizing a prostitute and impounded nine vehicles during a recent undercover sting at a local hotel. Police… Continue reading

Kent Police arrest 11 men during undercover prostitution sting
Sound Transit, Metro strengthen procedures on service disruptions during protests

Sound Transit, Metro strengthen procedures on service disruptions during protests

At the direction of Sound Transit Chair Dave Somers and King County Executive Dow Constantine, Sound Transit and King County Metro transit have formalized a… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2017
Sound Transit, Metro strengthen procedures on service disruptions during protests
After-School All-Stars coming to the Puget Sound area

After-School All-Stars coming to the Puget Sound area

Kent’s Meeker Middle School chosen as program’s inaugural school site

  • Jan 30, 2017
After-School All-Stars coming to the Puget Sound area
State AG Ferguson seeks halt to Trump’s immigration executive order

State AG Ferguson seeks halt to Trump’s immigration executive order

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that he is filing a lawsuit in federal court on Monday against President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2017
State AG Ferguson seeks halt to Trump’s immigration executive order
Puget Sound Fire call report | Jan. 22-28

Puget Sound Fire call report | Jan. 22-28

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Jan. 22-28 Total:… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2017
Puget Sound Fire call report | Jan. 22-28

Sen. Keiser: Reject intimidation and fear, stand in solidarity with the country’s immigrants

Responding to the recent executive order issued by President Trump barring entry into the United States for refugees, migrants and foreign nationals from seven mostly… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2017
Health insurance outreach teams extend hours to assist in final days of open enrollment

Health insurance outreach teams extend hours to assist in final days of open enrollment

The deadline to enroll in health insurance through Washington Healthplanfinder is Tuesday, Jan. 31. Teams of enrollment navigators – who can answer questions and offer… Continue reading

  • Jan 30, 2017
Health insurance outreach teams extend hours to assist in final days of open enrollment
Firefighters extinguish Kent house fire

Firefighters extinguish Kent house fire

Firefighters quickly responded and doused a house fire in the 600 block of Railroad Avenue South on Saturday afternoon, the Puget Sound Fire Authority reported… Continue reading

  • Jan 29, 2017
Firefighters extinguish Kent house fire