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United Way’s 32 free tax prep sites open throughout King County to help struggling individuals, families

United Way of King County is ready to help individuals and families who earn less than $66,000 file their taxes. When tax time comes around,… Continue reading

Crane over Kent

Crane over Kent

Six-story building going up as part of Marquee on Meeker Apartments

Crane over Kent

Inslee: tend to ‘our Washington’

Washington is last in earthquake preparedness. It is near the top in auto theft and residential burglary. There is no prosecution of identity theft or… Continue reading

Gov. Inslee, you’re not the right fit for president

Gov. Jay Inslee, cool your jets. You are not presidential material. Let’s review the record: Your primary initiative is climate change. While I agree with… Continue reading

Kent Sunrise Rotary Club honors Northwood Middle School students, staff

Kent Sunrise Rotary Club honors Northwood Middle School students, staff

Recognized for academic achievement, service

Kent Sunrise Rotary Club honors Northwood Middle School students, staff
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Seattle goalie Roddy Ross looks to smother the puck during WHL play against Kamloops on Sunday. Ross made 24 saves and improved his record to 5-1-0-1. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Thunderbirds blast Blazers

Wedman, Richards, Rybinski each have three points in 5-2 win over Kamloops

Seattle goalie Roddy Ross looks to smother the puck during WHL play against Kamloops on Sunday. Ross made 24 saves and improved his record to 5-1-0-1. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
The Thunderbirds’ Nolan Volcan tries to move the puck in front of Hurricanes defenseman Calen Addison and Lethbridge keeper Carl Tetachuk during WHL play Friday night at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse/T-Birds

Hurricanes slip past Thunderbirds

Philp, Tyszka, Volcan score in 4-3 loss to Lethbridge

The Thunderbirds’ Nolan Volcan tries to move the puck in front of Hurricanes defenseman Calen Addison and Lethbridge keeper Carl Tetachuk during WHL play Friday night at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse/T-Birds
Kent’s Blue Origin breaks ground on engine production facility in Alabama
Kent’s Blue Origin breaks ground on engine production facility in Alabama
Inslee declares public health emergency after identifying outbreak of measles

Inslee declares public health emergency after identifying outbreak of measles

More than two dozen confirmed cases in state; one in King County

Inslee declares public health emergency after identifying outbreak of measles
Kent Reporter honors the Chargers’ Cleary, Miller

Kent Reporter honors the Chargers’ Cleary, Miller

Kentridge High School’s Nolan Cleary, swimming, is the Kent Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week. Q: What is your favorite subject in school? A: Calculus… Continue reading

Kent Reporter honors the Chargers’ Cleary, Miller

3 years in the making: new law on police use of deadly force

Legislators are about to pass a bill that will permit officers to kill only in ‘good faith’

Nearly 1,000 volunteers count people experiencing homelessness in King County

Nearly 1,000 volunteers count people experiencing homelessness in King County

Numbers from annual count to be released in May

Nearly 1,000 volunteers count people experiencing homelessness in King County
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Proposed law would raise age limit for tobacco sales in WA

Lawmakers cite health concerns over tobacco and vape products

Photo courtesy of vaping360.com
‘National wealth tax’ doesn’t add up to a solution

‘National wealth tax’ doesn’t add up to a solution

In response to last week’s letter calling for a “national wealth tax:” it’s neither a new nor a good idea. Question: a 10 percent tax… Continue reading

‘National wealth tax’ doesn’t add up to a solution
Extended hours for free income tax help at Highline College

Extended hours for free income tax help at Highline College

Community members can get their taxes done for free, thanks to a partnership between United Way of King County and Highline College. Households that make… Continue reading

Extended hours for free income tax help at Highline College
Final days for Kent’s Franz Bakery Outlet

Final days for Kent’s Franz Bakery Outlet

West Hill location to close Feb. 1

Final days for Kent’s Franz Bakery Outlet
PSE plugs into new type of hybrid electric vehicles for its fleet

PSE plugs into new type of hybrid electric vehicles for its fleet

Puget Sound Energy adding 10 Ford F-250 XL trucks

PSE plugs into new type of hybrid electric vehicles for its fleet
Measles investigation in King County; infected man was at Auburn, Kent, Covington locations

Measles investigation in King County; infected man was at Auburn, Kent, Covington locations

Local public health officials are investigating a suspected measles infection in a King County resident who had been at public locations in Auburn, Kent and… Continue reading

Measles investigation in King County; infected man was at Auburn, Kent, Covington locations
Gov. Jay Inslee. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Inslee sounding more presidential than ever

“Washington’s Unwritten Chapter” was the title of the State of the State address Tuesday, Jan. 15. “Strange Case of Governor Jay and President Inslee” might… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee. REPORTER FILE PHOTO