Wire Service

City needs to get a grip on its budget problem

In the State of the City address by Mayor Dana Ralph, she acknowledges the annual deficit of $2 million, the Panther Lake annexation dollars going… Continue reading

Fund police without putting the burden on taxpayers

Fund police without putting the burden on taxpayers

Kent voters overwhelmingly rejected higher utility taxes to fully staff the Kent Police Department. Concerning another measure in August, Mayor Dana Ralph said, “It’s that… Continue reading

Fund police without putting the burden on taxpayers

Stop asking for more from those with less

I am a senior citizen and I voted, with reservations, for the April 24 ballot items. I do have thoughts regarding the clear voter rejection.… Continue reading

Thunderbirds pick center from Alberta in first round of Bantam Draft

Thunderbirds pick center from Alberta in first round of Bantam Draft

Seattle makes nine selections

Thunderbirds pick center from Alberta in first round of Bantam Draft
Kent 50 Plus Readers Theater plays hit the stage May 7, 14

Kent 50 Plus Readers Theater plays hit the stage May 7, 14

Knot Quite Write Players shows are for all ages

Kent 50 Plus Readers Theater plays hit the stage May 7, 14

Kent-Meridian grad completes Air Force training

U.S. Air Force Airman William P. Douglass graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive,… Continue reading

Candidates gear up to run in a crowded House

Candidates gear up to run in a crowded House

Dynamic in four contests reflects what is occurring in many House contests across the nation in 2018

Candidates gear up to run in a crowded House
Kent mayor sets budget talks for May 17

Kent mayor sets budget talks for May 17

Event rescheduled from May 3

Kent mayor sets budget talks for May 17
Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots

Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots

Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.

Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots
King County Criminal justice leaders discuss ‘invisible issue’ of gun violence in communities

King County Criminal justice leaders discuss ‘invisible issue’ of gun violence in communities

For the Reporter King County Council member Pete von Reichbauer hosted King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg and King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht at his May… Continue reading

King County Criminal justice leaders discuss ‘invisible issue’ of gun violence in communities
MARGARET “PEGGY” BURBRIDGE

MARGARET “PEGGY” BURBRIDGE

Margaret “Peggy” Burbridge was born December 31, 1931 in Nelson BC Canada. Passed away December 17, 2017 in Portland, OR. Memorial service will be held… Continue reading

MARGARET “PEGGY” BURBRIDGE

King County, KCLS collaborate on new cable television program

More than 1.4 million King County residents will discover all the ways that the King County Library System (KCLS) serves them with the launch of… Continue reading

Reader poll

Have rising gas prices affected your driving habits or vacation plans?… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2018

DOL plans public hearings on REAL ID marking for standard driver licenses

The Department of Licensing has planned six public hearings this month throughout the state – including one in Kent on May 9 – to receive… Continue reading

Grand Palais is razor sharp in season debut

Grand Palais is razor sharp in season debut

Grand Palais took control early and powered home for a three-length victory Sunday in the $11,200 feature race for 3-year-old and up at Emerald Downs.… Continue reading

Grand Palais is razor sharp in season debut

VIDA E. GOETZ

Vida E. Goetz, born June 16, 1922 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed away April 22, 2018 in Seattle, Washingon. She was the widow of Ralph… Continue reading

Kent’s Blue Origin launches eighth test flight

Kent’s Blue Origin launches eighth test flight

Successful mission in Texas

Kent’s Blue Origin launches eighth test flight
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Jazz at the Royal Club comes to Kent-Meridian

Jazz at the Royal Club comes to Kent-Meridian

Saxophonist, band to perform at music program fundraiser May 4

Jazz at the Royal Club comes to Kent-Meridian
State should pay postage for mail-in ballots, say bipartisan pair of King County senators

State should pay postage for mail-in ballots, say bipartisan pair of King County senators

For the Reporter With Washington voters having cast their ballots through the mail since 2011, Sens. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, and Mark Mullet, D-Issaquah, said the… Continue reading

State should pay postage for mail-in ballots, say bipartisan pair of King County senators