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Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

Canada has already banned this procedure

Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state
Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane introduces bill to establish state in Eastern Washington called Liberty

Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide
What a surprise: Democrats eyeing the need for higher taxes

What a surprise: Democrats eyeing the need for higher taxes

Even with a robust economy, the majority party may seek more revenue to carry out its wish list.

What a surprise: Democrats eyeing the need for higher taxes
Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, on the House floor. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Legislature

Entenman passes bill to crack down on sex traffickers

Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, 47th Legislative District, passed her first bill as a state legislator out of the state House of Representatives last week by… Continue reading

Rep. Debra Entenman, D-Kent, on the House floor. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Legislature
Mexican singer Trevi to perform Oct. 19 in Kent

Mexican singer Trevi to perform Oct. 19 in Kent

ShoWare Center concert includes special guest Karol G

Mexican singer Trevi to perform Oct. 19 in Kent
Wedding & Event Show comes to Green River College March 2

Wedding & Event Show comes to Green River College March 2

The eighth annual Wedding & Event Show comes to Green River College on Saturday, March 2. The show – presented by the college’s event and… Continue reading

Wedding & Event Show comes to Green River College March 2
I-405/SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector flyover ramp to open Thursday

I-405/SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector flyover ramp to open Thursday

Critical link to 40-mile express toll lanes corridor will improve traffic operations by eliminating weaving

I-405/SR 167 Interchange Direct Connector flyover ramp to open Thursday

All-North Puget Sound League Cascade Division swim and dive teams announced

Coaches recently selected their all-North Puget Sound League Cascade Division swim and dive teams. Cascade Division Team MVP – Kennedy Catholic, Ben Kinerk Coach of… Continue reading

Smith to retire as KDP executive director

Smith to retire as KDP executive director

Committee formed to find a successor

Smith to retire as KDP executive director
Kentwood’s Stanton swims to state backstroke title

Kentwood’s Stanton swims to state backstroke title

Kentwood’s Stanton swims to state backstroke title

Kentwood’s Stanton swims to state backstroke title
Sound Transit seeks public comment about new light rail yard site

Sound Transit seeks public comment about new light rail yard site

Dick’s Drive-In in Kent one of six potential locations

Sound Transit seeks public comment about new light rail yard site

Reader poll

A proposed bill in Washington could make the measles vaccine mandatory, with religious or medical exemptions. Do you approve?… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Courtesy photo, Stars

Sockers complete home-and-home sweep of Stars | MASL

The San Diego Sockers completed a home-and-home sweep of the Tacoma Stars with a 9-5 Major Arena Soccer League win at the accesso ShoWare Center… Continue reading

Courtesy photo, Stars
The Thunderbirds’ Matthew Wedman controls the puck in front of the Winterhawks’ Reece Newkirk during WHL play. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Thunderbirds fall to Winterhawks

Kaluski, Wedman score in 5-2 loss at Portland

The Thunderbirds’ Matthew Wedman controls the puck in front of the Winterhawks’ Reece Newkirk during WHL play. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Thunderbirds goalie Roddy Ross deflects the puck, one of 46 saves he made in the WHL win over the Silvertips at the accesso ShoWare Center on Saturday night. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Ross pulls out the stops against Silvertips

T-Birds goalie has 46 saves in 4-1 win over Everett

Thunderbirds goalie Roddy Ross deflects the puck, one of 46 saves he made in the WHL win over the Silvertips at the accesso ShoWare Center on Saturday night. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Stars come up short in San Diego; Donovan makes MASL debut

A crowd of 8,492 fans packed Pachanga Arena in San Diego on Friday night, anticipating Landon Donovan’s first goal in a Sockers uniform. Donovan, a… Continue reading

Former two-term state Senator Joe Fain has a new job – president and CEO of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Bellevue Chamber of Commerce selects Fain as new president and CEO

The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce announced Friday that it had selected former 47th Legislative District State Sen. Joe Fain to be its new president and… Continue reading

Former two-term state Senator Joe Fain has a new job – president and CEO of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
The Thunderbirds’ Henrik Rybinski slides the puck past Rebels goalie Byron Fancy during WHL play Friday night. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Thunderbirds get fancy to chase down Rebels

Rybinski, Wedman each scores 2 goals in 6-4 win over Red Deer

The Thunderbirds’ Henrik Rybinski slides the puck past Rebels goalie Byron Fancy during WHL play Friday night. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Kent man arrested in Auburn hit-and-run incident that seriously injured boy

Kent man arrested in Auburn hit-and-run incident that seriously injured boy

Auburn Police have arrested a Kent man suspected of being the driver in a hit-and-run incident that left a 15-year-old boy seriously injured. The 26-year-old… Continue reading

Kent man arrested in Auburn hit-and-run incident that seriously injured boy