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Initiative 1634 would ban discriminatory local taxes of food items

Initiative 1634 would ban discriminatory local taxes of food items

Measure would prevent new local food taxes

Initiative 1634 would ban discriminatory local taxes of food items
These 17 people will decide raises for elected officials

These 17 people will decide raises for elected officials

A special commission will soon decide salaries for state officeholders, including the governor

These 17 people will decide raises for elected officials
Kent’s HAWKtoberfest

Kent’s HAWKtoberfest

The 12s flock to downtown Kent for a car show, celebration | PHOTOS

Kent’s HAWKtoberfest
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents fall concert, Pines of Rome

Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents fall concert, Pines of Rome

Oct. 14 program welcomes new music director, features renowned young violinist

Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents fall concert, Pines of Rome
Teens and educators can learn what local companies make, tour a facility and take in demonstrations. COURTESY PHOTO

Out of the Box Manufacturing to host area students

Part of national Manufacturing Day event on Friday

Teens and educators can learn what local companies make, tour a facility and take in demonstrations. COURTESY PHOTO
LGBTQIA Week provides support, raises awareness at Highline College

LGBTQIA Week provides support, raises awareness at Highline College

Resource fair features more than 50 community organizations and on-campus services

LGBTQIA Week provides support, raises awareness at Highline College
Light rail service through Tukwila to be disrupted this weekend for track repairs
Light rail service through Tukwila to be disrupted this weekend for track repairs

Reader poll

Whom do you believe at the Senate Judiciary hearing: Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh or his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford?… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2018

MASL Rookie of the Year returns to Stars

Philip Lund, the Major Arena Soccer League Rookie of the Year, is returning to the Tacoma Stars. Per team and MASL policy, terms of Lund’s… Continue reading

Former Kent-Meridian star going into the Long Beach State Athletics Hall of Fame

Former Kent-Meridian star going into the Long Beach State Athletics Hall of Fame

Dillard-Roberts was an All-America performer, the 49ers’ the top offensive weapon on 1998 national championship team

Former Kent-Meridian star going into the Long Beach State Athletics Hall of Fame
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Dillon Hamaliuk has three goals for the Thunderbirds this young season. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Winterhawks skate past Thunderbirds

Andrusiak, Hamaliuk score in 4-2 loss at Portland

Dillon Hamaliuk has three goals for the Thunderbirds this young season. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
A fire damaged a Kent home late Saturday, but no one was hurt. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.

Fire scorches, damages Kent home; no one is hurt

Firefighters from the Puget Sound and Renton regional fire authorities responded to and exinguished a house fire in the 11400 block of Southeast 217 Street… Continue reading

A fire damaged a Kent home late Saturday, but no one was hurt. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.
The Thunderbirds’ Liam Hughes. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds

Hughes holds back Giants

Hamaliuk, Wedman and Volcan score in 3-1 win over Vancouver

The Thunderbirds’ Liam Hughes. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
Kent’s Fall Recycling Collection Event set for Oct. 20

Kent’s Fall Recycling Collection Event set for Oct. 20

Bring items to Hogan Park at Russell Road

Kent’s Fall Recycling Collection Event set for Oct. 20
Reporter Athlete of the Week: Hudson Potts

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Hudson Potts

Kentlake High School’s Hudson Potts, football, was selected as the Covington Maple Valley Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week for Sept. 28. Q: What is… Continue reading

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Hudson Potts
Kentridge Chatelaines celebrate golden anniversary with Oct. 20 showcase

Kentridge Chatelaines celebrate golden anniversary with Oct. 20 showcase

State champions to perform two shows

Kentridge Chatelaines celebrate golden anniversary with Oct. 20 showcase
Reporter Athlete of the Week: Emma Hartvickson

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Emma Hartvickson

Kentlake High School’s Emma Hartvickson, volleyball, was selected as the Covington Maple Valley Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week for Sept. 28. Q: What is… Continue reading

Reporter Athlete of the Week: Emma Hartvickson

Reader poll

Should the city increase the B&O tax to pay for city services?… Continue reading

  • Sep 27, 2018
Kent School District enrollment down from 2017-18 school year

Kent School District enrollment down from 2017-18 school year

Enrollment in the Kent School District is down 603 students in September compared to a year ago when classes began, the district reported this week.… Continue reading

Kent School District enrollment down from 2017-18 school year