McCleary 8, Legislature try to solve riddle to fund public ed
The 2017 Legislative Session promises to be one of the most challenging in decades. The reason? Finding a way to fully fund public education. State… Continue reading
The number of police officers shot and killed last year rose dramatically. So did the number of assaults on cops and the stress under which… Continue reading
A politically contentious investigation by Congressional Republicans into the practices of Planned Parenthood and procuring of fetal tissue for research quietly concluded this week. It’s… Continue reading
This wasn’t a very good year for many of the nation’s venerable pollsters and pundits as they got trumped by fake news and fiery tweets.… Continue reading
By Susan Johnson/Regional Director, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region 10 Many of us see the New Year as an opportunity for a… Continue reading
Pac-12 champion Washington (12-1) battles mighty Alabama (13-0), the defending national champion, in the Peach Bowl. Kickoff is noon Saturday in Atlanta’s Georgia Dome (ESPN).… Continue reading
This year’s good news is Washington apple production is the second best ever. The better news is shipments to Asian markets are returning to normal.… Continue reading
Thank you for covering and reporting on the City Council’s last meeting on Dec. 13 regarding the funding for parks. I would like to commend… Continue reading
We would like to humbly thank the community and all the participants who donated to, and supported the sixth annual Kent Turkey Challenge. Thank you… Continue reading
BY MARVIN ECKFELDT/For the Kent Reporter I experienced something three weeks ago that I had not heard in the 49 years I have lived in… Continue reading
BY CALVIN J. WATTS/For the Kent Reporter As our schools close for the holiday season, I am reminded how precious are the lives of each… Continue reading
A fierce fight is underway for the top leadership post of the Washington State Democratic Party. Jaxon Ravens’ bid for re-election as chairman is in… Continue reading
Plenty is at stake with Gov. Inslee’s budgetary priorities.… Continue reading
The news story, “Thousands of gun crimes go unpunished in Washington,” run by KING-5 News on Nov. 16, asked King County Sheriff John Urquhart why… Continue reading
If by some chance Alexander Hamilton could transport through time to the state Capitol on Monday, it’d be to bear witness to the political disobedience… Continue reading
Tahoma National Cemetery to host ceremony Saturday
Soccer sensations return home champions
In June, the Kent City Council adopted the 2016 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. This plan is not overly ambitious, but rather presents a… Continue reading
It has been proven that men are more likely to advance to higher positions than women. There are a few major reasons for this. Women… Continue reading
