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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

Kent man found dead in Clark Lake identified

A 63-year-old Kent man was found dead in Clark Lake on Saturday afternoon on the East Hill. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the… Continue reading

  • Jan 3, 2017
KDP offers contest to name downtown Kent penguins

KDP offers contest to name downtown Kent penguins

The Kent Downtown Partnership wants residents to help name the penguin sculptures standing at the corner of West Meeker Street and Second Aveune. Papa Penguin… Continue reading

  • Jan 3, 2017
KDP offers contest to name downtown Kent penguins
Kent’s Puget Sound Fire call report: Dec. 25-31

Kent’s Puget Sound Fire call report: Dec. 25-31

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority: Dec. 25-31 Total: 506 EMS/Rescue: 411 False Call: 27… Continue reading

  • Jan 3, 2017
Kent’s Puget Sound Fire call report: Dec. 25-31
Cold temperatures coming to Kent starting New Year’s Day

Cold temperatures coming to Kent starting New Year’s Day

Forecasters predict prolonged cold weather over the next week in Kent and the Puget Sound region that people need to prepare for. Beginning New Year’s… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2016
Cold temperatures coming to Kent starting New Year’s Day
Bella and Lily top the most popular pet names in King County

Bella and Lily top the most popular pet names in King County

It’s that time of year again when kids everywhere plead for a new furry friend. If this is the year you believe they’re ready for… Continue reading

  • Dec 30, 2016
Bella and Lily top the most popular pet names in King County
Kent Reporter’s most viewed website stories of 2016

Kent Reporter’s most viewed website stories of 2016

Here are the top 10 most viewed stories on the Kent Reporter’s website for 2016, according to Google Analytics: • 1: Man accused of shooting,… Continue reading

Kent Reporter’s most viewed website stories of 2016
Preparing future generations | 2016 Persons of the Year

Preparing future generations | 2016 Persons of the Year

Hamadas teaching commitment, hard work in and out of the ring

Preparing future generations | 2016 Persons of the Year
Kent Boy Scout troops to pick up Christmas trees Jan. 7

Kent Boy Scout troops to pick up Christmas trees Jan. 7

On Saturday, Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., local Boy Scout troops will collect and recycle Christmas trees in neighborhoods around Kent for… Continue reading

  • Dec 29, 2016
Kent Boy Scout troops to pick up Christmas trees Jan. 7
Kent offers free curbside Christmas tree pickup Jan. 2-6

Kent offers free curbside Christmas tree pickup Jan. 2-6

Kent residents who place Christmas trees at the curb by 7 a.m. will get the trees picked up for recycling on their garbage day during… Continue reading

  • Dec 29, 2016
Kent offers free curbside Christmas tree pickup Jan. 2-6
UW team brings science to life for Mill Creek Middle School students

UW team brings science to life for Mill Creek Middle School students

Science is golden at one Kent middle school, where top researchers and physicians occasionally visit to present an intriguing episode of show and tell. The… Continue reading

UW team brings science to life for Mill Creek Middle School students
City of Kent employees get pay hikes

City of Kent employees get pay hikes

City of Kent public works and parks employees will receive pay increases next year of 2.5 percent in January and 2 percent in July as… Continue reading

City of Kent employees get pay hikes

Mumps outbreak in Auburn area reaches 87; 5 reported in Kent

The number of mumps cases in King County has increased to 108, including 87 in Auburn, according to Public Health Seattle & King County. Of… Continue reading

  • Dec 29, 2016
State fire marshal offers New Year’s safety tips

State fire marshal offers New Year’s safety tips

The holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Whether you are getting… Continue reading

  • Dec 28, 2016
State fire marshal offers New Year’s safety tips
Kent RFA to become Puget Sound Fire on Jan. 1

Kent RFA to become Puget Sound Fire on Jan. 1

Hello Puget Sound Fire. Goodbye Kent Regional Fire Authority. Starting Jan. 1, the Kent RFA will officially change its name to Puget Sound RFA, but… Continue reading

Kent RFA to become Puget Sound Fire on Jan. 1
Kent woman pleads guilty to trying to file false auto insurance claim | State commissioner report

Kent woman pleads guilty to trying to file false auto insurance claim | State commissioner report

A 32-year-old Kent woman pleaded guilty to attempting to file a false auto insurance claim. Tiera Bates received a 12-month deferred sentence and must complete… Continue reading

  • Dec 27, 2016
Kent woman pleads guilty to trying to file false auto insurance claim | State commissioner report