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Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Fewer calls than expected over July 4 holiday weekend

Puget Sound Fire call report
Closure of West James Street in Kent delayed a week

Closure of West James Street in Kent delayed a week

Stormwater pipe installation to start July 15

Closure of West James Street in Kent delayed a week
Washington Conservation Corps opens 300 environmental positions statewide

Washington Conservation Corps opens 300 environmental positions statewide

Openings offer young adults and veterans hands-on leadership experience

Washington Conservation Corps opens 300 environmental positions statewide
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Kent receives Municipal Excellence Award for DUI Court

Kent receives Municipal Excellence Award for DUI Court

Association of Washington Cities recognizes program

Kent receives Municipal Excellence Award for DUI Court
Yes, Virginia, lawmakers did raise a lot of fees and taxes

Yes, Virginia, lawmakers did raise a lot of fees and taxes

They passed 51 bills to bring in more money. Democrats pushed major tax hikes past a resistant GOP.

Yes, Virginia, lawmakers did raise a lot of fees and taxes
Stars to partner with Washington Premier FC

Stars to partner with Washington Premier FC

Clubs team up to grow, develop programs, opportunities for outdoor, arena soccer in the area

Stars to partner with Washington Premier FC
The outdoor courts at the accesso ShoWare Center come to life with 3-on-3 boys and girls basketball action in several divisions July 13 and 14. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Registration is open for ShoWare Shootout

3-on-3 basketball tournament returns July 13-14

The outdoor courts at the accesso ShoWare Center come to life with 3-on-3 boys and girls basketball action in several divisions July 13 and 14. MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
COURTESY, Emma Epperly, WNPA Olympia News Bureau

This year’s biggest election for Democrats isn’t on the ballot

Four women are vying to become the next House speaker. The Democratic caucus will decide in July.

COURTESY, Emma Epperly, WNPA Olympia News Bureau
King County Sheriffs to increase patrols, enforce firework rules in unincorporated communities

King County Sheriffs to increase patrols, enforce firework rules in unincorporated communities

King County’s unincorporated communities will get assistance in keeping the Fourth of July holiday safe, with a $25,000 boost in sheriff funding for increased patrols.… Continue reading

King County Sheriffs to increase patrols, enforce firework rules in unincorporated communities
Kent Cornucopia Days 5K run/walk set for July 13

Kent Cornucopia Days 5K run/walk set for July 13

Along Green River Trail

Kent Cornucopia Days 5K run/walk set for July 13

Reader poll

What are Gov. Jay Inslee's chances of winning the 2020 Democratic nomination for president?… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2019
Anyportinastorm, with Juan Hernandez up, runs away with the $50,000 Budweiser Stakes at Emerald Downs on Sunday. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

Anyportinastorm awesome in $50,000 Budweiser Stakes

Stamping himself as the top local contender for the Longacres Mile in six weeks, Anyportinastorm blitzed a solid field of older horses in Sunday’s $50,000… Continue reading

Anyportinastorm, with Juan Hernandez up, runs away with the $50,000 Budweiser Stakes at Emerald Downs on Sunday. COURTESY TRACK PHOTO

WILLIAM G. TYSON

William was born July 24, 1933 in Kent, Wa. and passed away from cancer on June 23, 2019 in Sequim, Wa. He was the former… Continue reading

King County issues outdoor fire safety burn ban for unincorporated areas

King County issues outdoor fire safety burn ban for unincorporated areas

Fire marshal says dry conditions make area ripe for fires

King County issues outdoor fire safety burn ban for unincorporated areas
SHARON ELIZABETH GOLDADE

SHARON ELIZABETH GOLDADE

Sharon Elizabeth Goldade passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was 76 years old. Sharon is survived by… Continue reading

SHARON ELIZABETH GOLDADE
Kent Downtown Wine Walk coming up Aug. 16

Kent Downtown Wine Walk coming up Aug. 16

Tickets on sale now

Kent Downtown Wine Walk coming up Aug. 16
JOE SCHNEIDER

JOE SCHNEIDER

Joe Schneider of Kent, WA died Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Born in 1927 Berlin, Germany the youngest son of Willi and Marjorie Schneider. Survived by… Continue reading

JOE SCHNEIDER

Shooting takes a life Friday evening in Auburn

Auburn Police are investigating a shooting that took a person’s life Friday night at Berara at Lakeland Apartments. Police said they responded to the shooting… Continue reading

New case of measles in King County; possible exposure in Kent

New case of measles in King County; possible exposure in Kent

Child visited Fred Meyer store June 19 on West Hill

New case of measles in King County; possible exposure in Kent