A Montana man charged in the 1996 cold case murder of a Kirkland woman who worked in Kent was extradited Wednesday to King County.
The King County Housing Authority (KCHA), Kent School District (KSD), Kent Youth and Family Services (KYFS) and other community organizations are embarking on a unique partnership to help strengthen the educational foundation for KCHA students.
Six adults were displaced by a fire in their Kent home after linseed oil soaked rags self-combusted early Friday morning in the 3500 block of South 263rd Street.
Kent-Meridian High School will not play in the South Puget Sound League 4A boys basketball playoffs this weekend due to a "clerical error" surrounding the ineligibility of one of its players.
The Kent Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will have its annual meeting from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Kent Police/Fire Training Center at 24523 116th Ave. S.E.
Paid medical leave for new parents may remain an unfulfilled goal if a bill in the state Senate becomes law. Senate Bill 5159, sponsored by Sen. John Braun (R-20th District, Chehalis), would repeal Washington's Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act (FLI), which requires employers to pay $250 per week to employees who are on family leave.
The Victoria Royals defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1 Wednesday night at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena in Victoria, British Columbia.
Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of second-degree criminal trespass after an officer found her sleeping in an open shed downtown in the 400 block of Railroad Avenue South.
President Obama has nominated Sally Jewell, CEO and president of Kent-based REI, to be the nation's Secretary of the Interior.
Kentridge dancers kicked it up during the school's Dance for Heart benefit program at the Kentridge Performing Arts Center last Friday.
The invitation read, "You're invited! Bring the family!" Days later, everyone received a phone call reminding them to come. The decorations were made, and the cupcakes were frosted.
Horizon Elementary School's PTA welcomed state Sen. Joe Fain (R-Auburn) to its January board meeting to discuss education and education funding.
Capt. Rick Cox stepped off the StairMaster, removed his oxygen mask and helmet and collected his breath.
Last week, Thomas Jefferson High School sophomore participated in the Senate Page Program in Olympia. Sponsored by Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Kent, the two were able to have lunch one day, and discuss the week's Senate activities.
The health clinic at Kent Phoenix Academy (KPA) is now available to students at Kent-Meridian high school.
Kent's Stefano Langone will be officially releasing his new single "Yes to Love" digitally on Feb. 12th.
Kent's ShoWare Center suffered a record-setting loss of $706,432 in 2012 as arena operators scramble to find ways to boost revenue in 2013.
Highline Community College was selected by the Community College Futures Assembly as a 2013 finalist for the 19th annual Bellwether Awards.
As part of National Dental Health Month, Seattle-King County Public Health offered free dental sealants to second-grade students at Meadow Ridge Elementary last week. Fairwood Dental Center is offering a free exam, X-ray, teeth cleaning and fluoride treatment to all children age 14 and younger on Feb. 18.
The Kent Police Department invites the community to an informational meeting Feb. 20. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Kent City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.
