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Washington ranks 21st for highest suicide rate in America

Washington ranks 21st for highest suicide rate in America

17.6 suicides per 100,000 people

Washington ranks 21st for highest suicide rate in America
Meridian Valley renews 5-year deal with Muckleshoot Casino as title sponsor for PGA Washington Open Pro-Am

Meridian Valley renews 5-year deal with Muckleshoot Casino as title sponsor for PGA Washington Open Pro-Am

The Meridian Valley Country Club has renewed its five-year contract with the Muckleshoot Casino as title sponsor for the PGA Washington Open Pro-Am Invitational. The… Continue reading

Meridian Valley renews 5-year deal with Muckleshoot Casino as title sponsor for PGA Washington Open Pro-Am
Brown Bear celebrates 62nd birthday on Aug. 22, with free car washes at 26 tunnel locations

Brown Bear celebrates 62nd birthday on Aug. 22, with free car washes at 26 tunnel locations

Family-owned company sets goal to exceed record-setting 32,789 free washes given away during 2018 celebration

Brown Bear celebrates 62nd birthday on Aug. 22, with free car washes at 26 tunnel locations
Rock Steady Boxing SKC hosts Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research on Aug. 14

Rock Steady Boxing SKC hosts Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research on Aug. 14

Rock Steady Boxing South King County hosts a representative from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research for a special conversation Aug. 14 at… Continue reading

Rock Steady Boxing SKC hosts Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research on Aug. 14

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Teen with firearm shot during traffic stop

Teen with firearm shot during traffic stop

Kent Police: victim is expected to recover from injuries, has extensive criminal history

Teen with firearm shot during traffic stop
Women’s Legends Football League title game to be played in Kent
Women’s Legends Football League title game to be played in Kent
Harborview chief of trauma says a public health approach needed to address gun violence

Harborview chief of trauma says a public health approach needed to address gun violence

Deaths from firearm violence higher than motor vehicle crashes in 2017

Harborview chief of trauma says a public health approach needed to address gun violence
HAWKtoberfest Car Show set for Sept. 28 in Kent

HAWKtoberfest Car Show set for Sept. 28 in Kent

Entries open for Seahawks-themed vehicles; other cars

HAWKtoberfest Car Show set for Sept. 28 in Kent
Rock bands Live, Bush to perform Oct. 16 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Rock bands Live, Bush to perform Oct. 16 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Grand Theatre, Grand Sierra Resort CasinoReno

Rock bands Live, Bush to perform Oct. 16 at Kent’s ShoWare Center
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Anyportinastorm. COURTESY PHOTO

Anyportinastorm high weighted in Longacres Mile

Anyportinastorm has been assigned high weight of 124 pounds for the $200,000 Longacres Mile (Grade 3) on Sunday, Aug. 11 at Emerald Downs. Virtually untested… Continue reading

Anyportinastorm. COURTESY PHOTO
Kent hurdlers Pollak, Marshall earn All-American honors at USATF National Junior Olympic Championships

Kent hurdlers Pollak, Marshall earn All-American honors at USATF National Junior Olympic Championships

Kentwood High School’s Emma Pollak and Faith Marshall, who compete for Xtreme Speed Track Club of Kent, have earned All-American honors in the hurdles. Athletes… Continue reading

Kent hurdlers Pollak, Marshall earn All-American honors at USATF National Junior Olympic Championships
Vote yes on the King County Parks Levy | GUEST OP

Vote yes on the King County Parks Levy | GUEST OP

Preserve our green spaces to protect public health and well-being

Vote yes on the King County Parks Levy | GUEST OP
City of Kent seeks candidates for Municipal Court judge
City of Kent seeks candidates for Municipal Court judge
Dog Daze and Feline Fantasies set for Saturday, Aug. 3 at Kent Station
Dog Daze and Feline Fantasies set for Saturday, Aug. 3 at Kent Station
ROSALIE (ROSE) K. LEA

ROSALIE (ROSE) K. LEA

Rosalie (Rose) K. Lea passed away peacefully on July 29, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was 81 years old. Rose was born in Iowa… Continue reading

ROSALIE (ROSE) K. LEA
Classic auto enthusiasts inspect a 1948 Chevrolet during the inaugural Cruisin’ Kent Car Show last year. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Cruisin’ Kent Car Show returns to Kent Station on Sunday, Aug. 4

Kent Station’s second annual Cruisin’ Kent Car Show – in partnership with the city of Kent – is Sunday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to… Continue reading

Classic auto enthusiasts inspect a 1948 Chevrolet during the inaugural Cruisin’ Kent Car Show last year. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
Bartell’s 17th annual School Tools donation drive supports local students

Bartell’s 17th annual School Tools donation drive supports local students

Bartell Drugs, in partnership with local radio station STAR 101.5 and World Vision, is helping set students up for success. From Aug. 4-30, Bartell’s 17th… Continue reading

Bartell’s 17th annual School Tools donation drive supports local students
Nation’s strongest paid family and medical leave program in place on time

Nation’s strongest paid family and medical leave program in place on time

Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines, 33rd Legislative District, released the following statement as Washington state readies to fully implement paid family and medical leave: “This… Continue reading

Nation’s strongest paid family and medical leave program in place on time