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The 47th District legislators attend a 2013 town hall meeting in Kent. They return to town Feb. 22 for a town hall at the Golden Steer restaurant.

47th District state lawmakers to hold town hall Feb. 22 in Kent

State lawmakers from the 47th Legislative District, which includes Covington and parts of Auburn, Kent and Renton, will hold a town hall meeting from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Kent.

  • Feb 14, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
The 47th District legislators attend a 2013 town hall meeting in Kent. They return to town Feb. 22 for a town hall at the Golden Steer restaurant.

Federal government issues guidelines to banks about legalized marijuana businesses

The federal government issued guidelines Friday to help the banking industry deal with marijuana businesses open in Colorado and soon to open in Washington.

  • Feb 14, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Curtiss.

Kent pilot dies from injuries suffered in small-plane crash

A 70-year-old Kent man, the pilot of a small plane that crashed Jan. 20 in a clear-cut field in Poulsbo, has died.

  • Feb 14, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Curtiss.
Metro bus fares could go up under a proposal by King County Executive Dow Constantine.

Public hearing Feb. 18 in Seattle about Metro Transit fare increases

The Metropolitan King County Council will take public testimony on legislation that would increase transit rider fares as part of an overall package to maintain Metro Transit service levels.

  • Feb 14, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Metro bus fares could go up under a proposal by King County Executive Dow Constantine.

Kent’s new law bans bikini baristas from baring too much

Bikini baristas at about a half dozen Kent coffee stands will need to wear a bit more clothing or face arrest for lewd conduct.

SeaTac Deputy Mayor Tony Anderson will serve on the Kent Fire Department RFA board.

Kent Fire Department RFA board adds SeaTac member

SeaTac Deputy Mayor Tony Anderson will represent the city on the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority Governance Board.

SeaTac Deputy Mayor Tony Anderson will serve on the Kent Fire Department RFA board.

Kent Fire Department offers free car seat safety classes

Did you know that as many as eight out of 10 car seats are installed incorrectly? These incorrect installations can lead to increased risk of injury or death for children during a vehicle crash.

  • Feb 13, 2014
  • BY Wire Service

Kent schools’ levies passing

Voters were approving the Kent School District's Technology and Maintenance and Operations (M & O) levies from Tuesday's special election.

Mill Creek forensics class catches on, challenges its young scientists

When Mill Creek science teacher Connie Franks was asked to come up with an elective class, she wasn't expecting her rigorous forensic science class to get approved, much less become one of the most popular classes at the downtown middle school.

  • Feb 12, 2014
  • BY Wire Service

Kent City Council picks seven finalists for vacant council position

The Kent City Council cut a list of 38 applicants on Tuesday night to seven finalists to replace Ken Sharp on the council.

Park Orchard Elementary School recently celebrated its 50th anniversary

Kent-area community calendar | Feb. 12

Kent-area programs, events and entertainment listings.

  • Feb 12, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Park Orchard Elementary School recently celebrated its 50th anniversary

Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking meets Feb. 18

The Southeast King County Coalition Against Trafficking (SEKCAT) meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Kent Senior Center, Room 8, 600 E Smith St.

  • Feb 12, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
A pickup landed on two cars after crashing Friday

Pickup lands atop two cars at Kent parking lot

A pickup truck driver reportedly clipped a semitrailer along the West Valley Highway in Kent and ended up going over a curb, striking eight parked cars at a business and landing on top of two cars.

A pickup landed on two cars after crashing Friday
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson says Gov. Jay Inslee has the power to temporary halt the death penalty in Washington.

State attorney general says Inslee has power to issue death penalty moratorium

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following statement Tuesday regarding Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement that he is implementing a moratorium on all executions as long as he serves as governor.

  • Feb 11, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson says Gov. Jay Inslee has the power to temporary halt the death penalty in Washington.
Kent Police Blotter.

Kent woman’s screaming, yelling disturbs neighbors | Police Blotter

Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of disturbing the peace after neighbors complained about her yelling, screaming and slamming doors.

  • Feb 11, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Kent Police Blotter.
Gov. Jay Inslee has imposed a moratorium on the state's death penalty.

Gov. Jay Inslee imposes moratorium on death penalty in Washington

Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that he is imposing a moratorium on carrying out the death penalty in Washington state.

  • Feb 11, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Gov. Jay Inslee has imposed a moratorium on the state's death penalty.
King County Elections will mail ballots Jan. 22 for special elections in the Kent and Auburn school districts.

Tuesday final day for Kent School District ballots

The last day to return ballots for the Kent School District levies is Tuesday, Feb. 11.

  • Feb 11, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
King County Elections will mail ballots Jan. 22 for special elections in the Kent and Auburn school districts.

King County Council approves Transportation Benefit District in effort to raise more tax revenue

The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday gave its unanimous approval to the formation of a Transportation Benefit District (TBD), a separate taxing district that has the authority to generate revenue for transit, roads and other transportation projects.

  • Feb 10, 2014
  • BY Wire Service

Retired Kent School District superintendent dies

Former Kent School District Superintendent Dr. George T. Daniel passed away Jan. 30 of lung cancer. He was 83.

  • Feb 10, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Principal Eric Richards and students joined the Park Orchard Elementary School's Golden Jubilee celebration Jan. 31.

Park Orchard celebrates 50th anniversary on multi-cultural night

Park Orchard Elementary School recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, setting an attendance record for a school event.

  • Feb 10, 2014
  • BY Wire Service
Principal Eric Richards and students joined the Park Orchard Elementary School's Golden Jubilee celebration Jan. 31.