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Neely Mansion hosts ‘Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices’ author

Neely Mansion hosts ‘Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices’ author

Bookmarks & Landmarks series programs set for Auburn, Kent

Neely Mansion hosts ‘Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices’ author
Two Kent schools to remain closed Tuesday amid coronavirus concerns

Two Kent schools to remain closed Tuesday amid coronavirus concerns

Kentwood High; Covington Elementary

Two Kent schools to remain closed Tuesday amid coronavirus concerns
At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing

State steps up response to coronavirus outbreak

Public health officials ask WA Legislature for $100 million.

At least two of the confirmed COVID-19 cases originated from the Life Care Center nursing facility in Kirkland. Samantha Pak/Sound Publishing
Tooth Fairy visits Kent elementary schools

Tooth Fairy visits Kent elementary schools

Experience teaches kids how to care for their smiles, part of National Children’s Dental Health Month

Tooth Fairy visits Kent elementary schools
Senate resolution honors 100-plus years of Sikh contributions to Washington

Senate resolution honors 100-plus years of Sikh contributions to Washington

The Washington State Senate last Friday honored Washington’s Sikh community with a resolution sponsored by Sen. Mona Das, D-Kent, and co-sponsored by Sen. Manka Dhingra,… Continue reading

Senate resolution honors 100-plus years of Sikh contributions to Washington
Darius Rucker. COURTESY PHOTO

Award-winning country artist Darius Rucker coming to the state fair Sept. 26.

Tickets to go on sale this week

Darius Rucker. COURTESY PHOTO
Facts, details about coronavirus

Facts, details about coronavirus

Check out links to websites for COVID-19 information

Facts, details about coronavirus
Kent library program listings | March

Kent library program listings | March

Activities for families and children, teens and adults

Kent library program listings | March
Tacoma’s Alessandro Canale looks to move past Florida’s Drew Ruggles during Tacoma’s 4-3 win on Sunday. COURTESY PHOTO, MASL Media

Stars knock off Tropics 4-3, split series

The Tacoma Stars topped the Florida Tropics 4-3 to split their two-game MASL season series in front of 2,890 fans at the accesso ShoWare Center… Continue reading

Tacoma’s Alessandro Canale looks to move past Florida’s Drew Ruggles during Tacoma’s 4-3 win on Sunday. COURTESY PHOTO, MASL Media
Officials confirm 2 more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in King County to 6

Officials confirm 2 more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in King County to 6

COVID-19 test results have come back from the State Public Health Laboratory confirming two additional cases of COVID-19 in King County residents. With these two… Continue reading

Officials confirm 2 more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total in King County to 6
The Thunderbirds’ Henrik Rybinski pushes the puck up the ice with the Winterhawks’ Jaydon Dureau in pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Thunderbirds’ comeback comes up just short against Winterhawks

Gottfried, Bruggen-Cate, Williams score in 6-3 loss to Portland

The Thunderbirds’ Henrik Rybinski pushes the puck up the ice with the Winterhawks’ Jaydon Dureau in pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’

This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’

The company wants a tax break temporarily repealed. Some don’t want to give it back without new conditions.

This Boeing deal could have ‘clawbacks’ in the ‘snap-back’
Kent, Renton, Burien lead South King County in homicides

Kent, Renton, Burien lead South King County in homicides

Seven in Kent in 2018, according to King County Medical Examiner’s report

Kent, Renton, Burien lead South King County in homicides
Ridgewood Elementary’s Wayne Jensen named Kent’s teacher of the year

Ridgewood Elementary’s Wayne Jensen named Kent’s teacher of the year

Turning students who couldn’t into students who can

Ridgewood Elementary’s Wayne Jensen named Kent’s teacher of the year
Washington firearm safe storage map unveiled

Washington firearm safe storage map unveiled

59 locations part of the program so far

Washington firearm safe storage map unveiled
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Pacific Raceways turns 60, releases schedule

33rd NHRA NW Nationals anchors busy 2020 slate

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Discussing homelessness on Jan. 9 are, from left, Associated Press Olympia correspondent Rachel La Corte, Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle), Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), Sen. Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) and Rep. Morgan Irwin (R-Enumclaw). Photo by Leona Vaughn/WNPA News Service

Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis

One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution.

Discussing homelessness on Jan. 9 are, from left, Associated Press Olympia correspondent Rachel La Corte, Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle), Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), Sen. Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) and Rep. Morgan Irwin (R-Enumclaw). Photo by Leona Vaughn/WNPA News Service
With Mount Baker and Jetty Island in the distance, a container ship approaches the Port of Everett. (Port of Everett photo)

Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus

Overseas port closures hurt WA companies that depend on international shipping.

With Mount Baker and Jetty Island in the distance, a container ship approaches the Port of Everett. (Port of Everett photo)
Thunderbirds Foundation breaks $1 million mark for donations to youth sports

Thunderbirds Foundation breaks $1 million mark for donations to youth sports

Fundraising began in 2009 at ShoWare Center hockey games

Thunderbirds Foundation breaks $1 million mark for donations to youth sports
Catch train in Kent to Sounder FC game on March 1

Catch train in Kent to Sounder FC game on March 1

10:05 am stop for noon match against Chicago Fire FC

Catch train in Kent to Sounder FC game on March 1