The King County Council will call on the 2017 state Legislature to provide the county with the tools it needs to maintain needed essential services… Continue reading
The Kent Police Department and the Kent Drug Free Coalition received a $188,580 federal grant to help prevent underage drinking. Kent received a Sober Truth… Continue reading
Activities, music and tree lighting part of Kent Lions’ holiday program
A 64-year-old Des Moines woman pleaded not guilty on Monday to a first-degree arson charge for allegedly starting a three-alarm fire that burned down most… Continue reading
A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority: Nov. 20-26 Total: 468 EMS/Rescue: 378 False Call: 25… Continue reading
Dec. 17 holiday wreath-laying ceremony to honor veterans
House Speaker Chopp to receive inaugural Legislator Award
Poet, singers, dancers shine in Kent Has Talent program
Kent city leaders aren’t holding back as talks heat up with King County and other stakeholders about the best design to repair the Lower Russell… Continue reading
The high overtime hours and pay worked by several Kent Police officers indicates that the force needs to continue to expand, city leaders say. Two… Continue reading
After years of wage freezes to help the city of Kent during rough economic times, public works and parks employees want a higher pay raise… Continue reading
Kent man performs duty as a Navy pilot half a world away
Kent crew, volunteers converge to celebrate Arbor Day, fall style
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove introduced legislation that would prohibit the county from entering in any contracts with private prison companies to house adult or… Continue reading
The city of Kent found its new parks director at Metro Parks Tacoma. After 19 years in Tacoma, Julie Parascondola has been hired to run… Continue reading
A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Regional Fire Authority: Nov. 13-19 Total: 475 EMS/Rescue: 376 False Call: 32 Fire: 19… Continue reading
2 people in the vehicle were not injured
Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year. By taking time to prepare now, you can ensure you get to your… Continue reading
Two men got in a fight along the Union Pacific railroad tracks near Kent’s ShoWare Center after their car got stuck on the tracks. Kent… Continue reading
King County kicked in $1 million to help build a long awaited YMCA facility in Kent. The County Council approved the YMCA funds as part… Continue reading
