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Woman punches boyfriend during Denny’s dispute in Kent | Police Blotter

Woman punches boyfriend during Denny’s dispute in Kent | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of fourth-degree assault after she reportedly punched her boyfriend during a dispute at Denny’s restaurant, 1246 Central Ave.… Continue reading

Woman punches boyfriend during Denny’s dispute in Kent | Police Blotter
King County Metro to purchase 73 battery buses

King County Metro to purchase 73 battery buses

Fulfilling his commitment to the greening of King County’s fleets, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced on Tuesday that King County Metro will purchase up… Continue reading

  • Jan 10, 2017
King County Metro to purchase 73 battery buses
Kent City Council awards contract for Lake Meridian dock replacement

Kent City Council awards contract for Lake Meridian dock replacement

It will cost the city of Kent about half as much as estimated to replace the deteriorating Lake Meridian swimming and fishing dock. The City… Continue reading

Kent City Council awards contract for Lake Meridian dock replacement
Unexpected ice prompts late decision to delay Kent schools on Monday

Unexpected ice prompts late decision to delay Kent schools on Monday

Kent School District officials were caught off guard by icy roads on Monday morning, prompting a two-hour delay when some students were already at or… Continue reading

  • Jan 9, 2017
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Unexpected ice prompts late decision to delay Kent schools on Monday
Orwall to serve as state House speaker pro tem

Orwall to serve as state House speaker pro tem

If you watch the House of Representatives debate and vote on legislation, chances are the lawmakers holding the gavel will be Reps. Tina Orwall, D-Des… Continue reading

  • Jan 9, 2017
Orwall to serve as state House speaker pro tem
Reichert speaks in honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Reichert speaks in honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Congressman Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, a 33-year law enforcement veteran and twice elected sheriff of King County, spoke on the floor of the U.S. House in… Continue reading

  • Jan 9, 2017
Reichert speaks in honor of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
State attorney general introduces proposals for assault weapon reform

State attorney general introduces proposals for assault weapon reform

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday announced the introduction of two bills aimed at reducing deadly mass shootings: a previously announced proposal to ban… Continue reading

  • Jan 9, 2017
State attorney general introduces proposals for assault weapon reform
State fire marshal recommends home fire escape plans

State fire marshal recommends home fire escape plans

After 11 fire-related deaths in December, State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy is stressing the importance of having working smoke alarms and having a home… Continue reading

  • Jan 9, 2017
State fire marshal recommends home fire escape plans
Kent’s Puget Sound Fire call report: Jan. 1-7

Kent’s Puget Sound Fire call report: Jan. 1-7

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority: Jan. 1-7 Total: 599 EMS/Rescue: 467 False Call: 44… Continue reading

  • Jan 9, 2017
Kent’s Puget Sound Fire call report: Jan. 1-7
Kent drivers to face lane closures at 108th SE and SE 208th

Kent drivers to face lane closures at 108th SE and SE 208th

Drivers will face intermittent and alternating lane closures from Monday, Jan. 9 through mid-spring at the intersection of 108th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 208th Street.… Continue reading

  • Jan 6, 2017
Kent drivers to face lane closures at 108th SE and SE 208th
King County Veterans Advisory Board seeks applicants

King County Veterans Advisory Board seeks applicants

Veterans are wanted to serve on the King County Veterans Advisory Board. The King County Veterans program sees more than 2,000 veterans each year and… Continue reading

  • Jan 6, 2017
King County Veterans Advisory Board seeks applicants
Kent plans major improvements to West Meeker Street corridor

Kent plans major improvements to West Meeker Street corridor

Imagine people walking, running or bicycling along a West Meeker Street promenade between Kent Des Moines Road (State Route 516) and historic downtown Kent. City… Continue reading

Kent plans major improvements to West Meeker Street corridor

Lake Wilderness Arboretum Foundation to begin ‘Explore’ series

The Lake Wilderness Arboretum Foundation kicks off a new “Explore With Us …” series in 2017 by visiting the gardens, displays, trails and other features… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2017
Sounder Seahawks game-day trains will run Saturday with stops in Kent

Sounder Seahawks game-day trains will run Saturday with stops in Kent

Sound Transit will operate special game day Sounder train service, including two Kent stops, this Saturday for the 5:15 p.m. Wild Card playoff game between… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2017
Sounder Seahawks game-day trains will run Saturday with stops in Kent
Kent Community Foundation to award college scholarships; applications available now

Kent Community Foundation to award college scholarships; applications available now

The Kent Community Foundation has put out its annual call for scholarship applications, making the awards available to Kent-area students attending college in the fall.… Continue reading

  • Jan 5, 2017
Kent Community Foundation to award college scholarships; applications available now
Sound Transit finalizing details for Kent light rail projects

Sound Transit finalizing details for Kent light rail projects

Sound Transit won’t start construction of light rail tracks and stations on Kent’s West Hill for another two years but it is wrapping up planning… Continue reading

Sound Transit finalizing details for Kent light rail projects
Kent Police invites residents to Coffee with the Chief on Jan. 18

Kent Police invites residents to Coffee with the Chief on Jan. 18

The Kent Police Department invites residents to the next Coffee with the Chief at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Kent Senior Center,… Continue reading

  • Jan 4, 2017
Kent Police invites residents to Coffee with the Chief on Jan. 18

King County Parks invites community members to learn about Green to Cedar Rivers Trail project

King County Parks is starting the design phase for the north segment of the Green to Cedar Rivers Trail and is hosting a community meeting… Continue reading

  • Jan 4, 2017
Kent voters rejected ST3 measure; supported Clinton for president

Kent voters rejected ST3 measure; supported Clinton for president

City of Kent voters rejected the Sound Transit 3 measure last November by about 3,000 votes and supported Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump for president… Continue reading

  • Jan 4, 2017
Kent voters rejected ST3 measure; supported Clinton for president
Mayor criticizes Kent City Council for budget decisions

Mayor criticizes Kent City Council for budget decisions

Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke says she refused to sign the City Council’s recently adopted 2017-2018 budget ordinance because it uses reserve funds rather than higher… Continue reading

Mayor criticizes Kent City Council for budget decisions