Bill Westcott covers a lot of ground as a pilot for Alaska Airlines. He might cover even more ground as a Kent community leader and volunteer.
Alcohol ignition interlocks in Washington will soon have a feature designed to prevent others from performing breath tests for the driver. Starting Jan. 1, a camera will snap a picture every time the machine is used, verifying that the driver is the person who took the test.
Here are the top 12 most viewed stories on the Kent Reporter's website for 2012, according to Google Analytics:
On the first snowy day of the year, Dec. 18, Multi-Service Center's Titusville transitional housing facility in downtown Kent was full of warmth.
Despite nearly 50 inches of rain this year, the greatest annual rainfall record at Sea-Tac Airport appears to be safe.
A Washington State Patrol trooper suffered minor injuries when a vehicle driven by a Kent man collided with the State Patrol car at about 8:25 p.m. Dec. 24.
A group of DaVita employees from Kent volunteered with friends and family to lay 1,600 wreaths on graves at Tahoma National Cemetery on Dec. 15.
The line stretched beyond the block, bending the corner of West Harrison and Fourth Avenue North.
Greater Kent Historical Society hosted a speaker event with Hilda Maryhew on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. The topic is "The Life of Abraham Lincoln: 1809 to 1869" and will include conversation and visual aids.
The Kent City Council will hold a public hearing on the surplus of copper and brass fittings, pipe and other miscellaneous utility materials at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2 in the Council Chambers at Kent City Hall, 220 Fourth Ave. S.
Kent Police arrested a 38-year-old Renton man for investigation of driving under the influence after he reportedly drove his car off the road and into the yard of an East Hill home.
A powerful spam-sending application is attacking the most common smartphone operating system.
An 82-year-old man was injured when his bicycle reportedly veered into Kent traffic and fell under the rear tires of a van at about 4:39 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 in the 10600 block of Kent-Kangley Road.
Brenda Jacober has done so much in her 37 years as a city employee _ including the last 21 as city clerk _ that the Kent City Council gave her a standing ovation at her final council meeting.
Local Boy Scout troops will collect and recycle Christmas trees on Saturday, Jan. 5 for a suggested $5 donation.
The new and improved Seattle Mist debuted with a resounding 38-18 Lingerie Football League exhibition win against the B.C. Angels last Saturday at the ShoWare Center.
In a collaborative effort, the Kent School District, Springbrook Elementary School staff and the school's Parent-Teacher Association will examine issues raised by parents concerning a program for kids with special needs at the school.
Kent Police arrested a man for investigation of indecent exposure, fourth-degree assault and harassment after he allegedly pulled down his pants in a Safeway store restroom and later fought with a store loss prevention officer.
Junior Junction students have a yearly tradition of joining the Kent Fire Department in collecting new, unwrapped toys for their Toys For Joy program. The children enjoy collecting the toys as
Bank of America volunteers recently presented more than $16,000 to Northwest Harvest in Kent, which will provide more than 60,000 meals for families and individuals in Washington.
