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Three injured as stolen car crashes in Kent after police pursuit

Three injured as stolen car crashes in Kent after police pursuit

Three people were injured after their car crashed into a tree at about 10:30 p.m. on Monday in the 23700 block of 64th Avenue South… Continue reading

Three injured as stolen car crashes in Kent after police pursuit
State won’t need to spray for gypsy moths in 2017

State won’t need to spray for gypsy moths in 2017

After conducting its second largest gypsy moth eradication ever this past spring, the state Department of Agriculture (WSDA) announced on Monday that no spraying will… Continue reading

  • Dec 12, 2016
State won’t need to spray for gypsy moths in 2017
Police agencies plan DUI crackdown Dec. 15-Jan. 1

Police agencies plan DUI crackdown Dec. 15-Jan. 1

Law enforcement agencies across the state are participating in extra patrols aimed at getting DUI drivers off the roads over this holiday season from Dec.… Continue reading

  • Dec 12, 2016
Police agencies plan DUI crackdown Dec. 15-Jan. 1
Kent Fire Department RFA call report Dec. 4-10

Kent Fire Department RFA call report Dec. 4-10

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority: Dec. 4-10 Total: 496 EMS/Rescue: 400 False Call: 31… Continue reading

  • Dec 12, 2016
Kent Fire Department RFA call report Dec. 4-10
Kent Police seek help to identify bank robbery suspect

Kent Police seek help to identify bank robbery suspect

Kent Police want the public’s help to identify a bank robbery suspect. Detectives are investigating a robbery that occurred in the evening hours on Saturday,… Continue reading

  • Dec 12, 2016
Kent Police seek help to identify bank robbery suspect
No longer forgotten

No longer forgotten

After 95 years, Civil War veteran and his wife are laid to rest | PHOTOS

No longer forgotten
Holiday rush

Holiday rush

Roach repeats as Kent’s 10K winner

Holiday rush

Texas man charged in Seattle for scamming immigrants

A 49-year old El Paso, Texas man faces federal charges for scamming immigrants he would meet with at SeaTac hotels. Prosecutors charged Alejandro Gurany on… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2016
Kent tenants seek protection from evictions

Kent tenants seek protection from evictions

A group of tenants continue to push the Kent City Council to adopt what’s known as a just cause ordinance to evict renters. “It (just… Continue reading

Kent tenants seek protection from evictions
Kent City Council considers law to protect low-income tenants

Kent City Council considers law to protect low-income tenants

The Kent City Council agreed it wants to adopt an ordinance to help protect low-income tenants who pay part of their rent with Section 8… Continue reading

Kent City Council considers law to protect low-income tenants
Kent City Council to debate property tax hike

Kent City Council to debate property tax hike

A debate about whether to raise property taxes looms as the Kent City Council prepares to vote Tuesday on the 2017-2018 city budget. The council’s… Continue reading

Kent City Council to debate property tax hike
Show of heart

Show of heart

Willow’s Place Hope for Families takes in donations for those in need

Show of heart
Severe weather shelter to open at Kent Lutheran

Severe weather shelter to open at Kent Lutheran

In response to cold weather conditions, the city of Kent is activating a severe weather shelter again on Thursday night at Kent Lutheran Church, 336… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2016
Severe weather shelter to open at Kent Lutheran
Dunn launches re-election campaign for King County Council

Dunn launches re-election campaign for King County Council

Nearly 500 people attended an event Thursday in Bellevue to support Reagan Dunn’s bid for re-election next year to the King County Council. “I’m honored… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2016
Dunn launches re-election campaign for King County Council
Honoring a forgotten Civil War veteran

Honoring a forgotten Civil War veteran

Kent couple work to give Pvt. Powers, who died 95 years ago, his due: a proper military burial

Honoring a forgotten Civil War veteran
Snow could hit Kent Thursday evening | Update

Snow could hit Kent Thursday evening | Update

Anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of snow could hit the Kent area Thursday evening before the precipitation turns back to rain on Thursday night.… Continue reading

Snow could hit Kent Thursday evening | Update
Car fire briefly closes Kent Station parking garage Wednesday

Car fire briefly closes Kent Station parking garage Wednesday

A vehicle fire briefly shut down the Kent Station parking garage early Wednesday morning and delayed a few Sounder trains. The fire about 6:10 a.m.… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2016
Car fire briefly closes Kent Station parking garage Wednesday
PSE offers tips to reduce energy use, stay cozy during cold weather

PSE offers tips to reduce energy use, stay cozy during cold weather

With low temperatures predicted in the 20s through Thursday morning, it’s tempting to crank up the thermostat. Before you do that, try some of these… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2016
PSE offers tips to reduce energy use, stay cozy during cold weather

Mumps outbreak grows to 36; two cases found in Kent

The number of King County residents with mumps has grown to 36, according to Public Health Seattle & King County. As of Tuesday, six cases… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2016
  • By Mark Klaas
New southbound SR 167 HOT Lane extension opens Dec. 17

New southbound SR 167 HOT Lane extension opens Dec. 17

6-mile extension runs through Pacific; new lights, signs, ramps included

  • Dec 7, 2016
New southbound SR 167 HOT Lane extension opens Dec. 17