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Democrats are in charge, but GOP is helping steer the debate

Democrats are in charge, but GOP is helping steer the debate

Republicans see their role as fixing or foiling bad bills. Democrats’ tax bills are their new target

Democrats are in charge, but GOP is helping steer the debate
Teaching, training tomorrow’s leaders, workers

Teaching, training tomorrow’s leaders, workers

Legislature urged to fully fund our community and technical colleges

Teaching, training tomorrow’s leaders, workers
State House proposes to invest $26 million to widen section of Highway 18

State House proposes to invest $26 million to widen section of Highway 18

The House of Representatives’ Transportation Budget proposal, introduced by House Democrats on Monday, makes major investments in transportation infrastructure in east and south King County.… Continue reading

State House proposes to invest $26 million to widen section of Highway 18
Kent man found dead in field at former Auburn Valley 6 Drive-In

Kent man found dead in field at former Auburn Valley 6 Drive-In

Auburn Police classify case as a homicide

Kent man found dead in field at former Auburn Valley 6 Drive-In
Kent, other police agencies plan extra distracted driver patrols

Kent, other police agencies plan extra distracted driver patrols

Special statewide emphasis March 28-April 14

Kent, other police agencies plan extra distracted driver patrols
The Thunderbirds’ Noah Philp looks to pass the puck as the Giants’ Alex Kannok Leipert defends during Game 3 Tuesday. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Giants slip past Thunderbirds, take 2-1 series lead

Mount has two goals in 6-4 loss to Vancouver

The Thunderbirds’ Noah Philp looks to pass the puck as the Giants’ Alex Kannok Leipert defends during Game 3 Tuesday. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

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  • Mar 26, 2019
House Democrats propose budget that includes new taxes

House Democrats propose budget that includes new taxes

Utilizes increase economic growth revenue to fund education

House Democrats propose budget that includes new taxes
KATHLEEN ASTRID TONDA

KATHLEEN ASTRID TONDA

Kathleen Astrid Tonda passed away peacefully in Renton on March 19, 2019 at the age of 93 after suffering from pneumonia. Katie was born on… Continue reading

KATHLEEN ASTRID TONDA
Paving work set for SR 181 in Kent

Paving work set for SR 181 in Kent

Between Willis Street and James Street along Washington Avenue

Paving work set for SR 181 in Kent
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Southern gospel vocal group New Legacy Quartet to perform at Victory Fellowship on April 5

Southern gospel vocal group New Legacy Quartet to perform at Victory Fellowship on April 5

Popular Southern gospel vocal group New Legacy Quartet presents a live concert at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5 at Victory Fellowship, 610 Eighth St. NE,… Continue reading

Southern gospel vocal group New Legacy Quartet to perform at Victory Fellowship on April 5
The Thunderbirds’ Roddy Ross. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Ross rocks Giants as Thunderbirds tie series 1-1

Game 3 Tuesday at accesso ShoWare Center

The Thunderbirds’ Roddy Ross. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Thunderbirds fall in Giants 7-1 | WHL PLAYOFFS

Game 2 Saturday at Vancouver

Puget Sound RFA firefighters stand ready as a severed gas line was being repaired in downtown Kent on Saturday. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Natural gas line accidentally cut in downtown Kent; PSE making repairs

Puget Sound Energy is repairing a natural gas line that was accidentally cut in downtown Kent on Saturday, the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority reported.… Continue reading

Puget Sound RFA firefighters stand ready as a severed gas line was being repaired in downtown Kent on Saturday. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire
Kent Police shut down business with numerous criminal and safety issues

Kent Police shut down business with numerous criminal and safety issues

El Habanero restaurant closed with no projected date to reopen.

Kent Police shut down business with numerous criminal and safety issues
Kent Police arrest 15-year-old in connection to shooting at Legion hall

Kent Police arrest 15-year-old in connection to shooting at Legion hall

Kent Police have arrested a 15-year-old male suspect in connection to a February shooting that struck two young adults at the American Legion Hall, 25406… Continue reading

Kent Police arrest 15-year-old in connection to shooting at Legion hall
Firefighters douse a mobile home fire late Thursday. The occupants safely evacuated. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound RFA

Neighbors alert residents to flee mobile home fire in Kent

Good neighbors noticed a small fire outside a mobile home and notified its residents who escaped without injury late Thursday night, the Puget Sound Regional… Continue reading

Firefighters douse a mobile home fire late Thursday. The occupants safely evacuated. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound RFA
Kent Reporter honors the Chargers’ Albrecht, Davis

Kent Reporter honors the Chargers’ Albrecht, Davis

Kentridge High School’s Louie Albrecht, junior, baseball, is the Kent Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week. Q: What is your favorite subject in school? A:… Continue reading

Kent Reporter honors the Chargers’ Albrecht, Davis
Highline College student from Kent honored ss All-Washington Scholar

Highline College student from Kent honored ss All-Washington Scholar

Vakharia earns scholarships, statewide award

Highline College student from Kent honored ss All-Washington Scholar