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Kent’s South 228th Street to close overnight for two weeks

Kent’s South 228th Street to close overnight for two weeks

Utility work between 72nd Avenue South and Sixth Avenue North

Kent’s South 228th Street to close overnight for two weeks

Kent City Council appointment must prioritize the dignity of housing for all | GUEST OP

By The Rev. Dr. Joyce Parry-Moore/rector of St. James Episcopal Church I spent my formative years on a farm in Kent, near what is now… Continue reading

New, colored lighting coming to Kent’s Meeker Street overpass

New, colored lighting coming to Kent’s Meeker Street overpass

Under Highway 167 at entrance to downtown

New, colored lighting coming to Kent’s Meeker Street overpass
Play ball!

Play ball!

Kent Little League officially opens new season | PHOTOS

Play ball!

Backing our superintendent amid difficult times

I would like to express my support and appreciation to Kent School District Superintendent Calvin Watts. He is being responsible by balancing the district budget.… Continue reading

Join, continue to fight against Alzheimer’s

Join, continue to fight against Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals that, for the second consecutive year, the total national cost of caring for people… Continue reading

Join, continue to fight against Alzheimer’s
Proposed initiative stokes battle over gun rights

Proposed initiative stokes battle over gun rights

Big money, politics at play

Proposed initiative stokes battle over gun rights
BONNIE JEAN (B’HYMER) WINECKA

BONNIE JEAN (B’HYMER) WINECKA

Bonnie Jean (B’Hymer) Winecka died on April 5, 2018 at her home in Kent, WA following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 68. Bonnie… Continue reading

BONNIE JEAN (B’HYMER) WINECKA

RAYMOND L. ROPER

Raymond L. Roper died April 17, 2018. He was born on November 8, 1951 in Borger, Texas to Guy and Hazel Roper. Raymond served in… Continue reading

Demolition day to mark launch of major renovation to Highline College building

Demolition day to mark launch of major renovation to Highline College building

School making more room for more students in health and wellness careers

Demolition day to mark launch of major renovation to Highline College building
$30,000 in scholarship funds available to students enrolled in residential construction programs
$30,000 in scholarship funds available to students enrolled in residential construction programs
ELMER LEE MERRYMAN

ELMER LEE MERRYMAN

Elmer Lee Merryman age 96 passed away peacefully April 16, 2018 at his home in Kent with family by his side. Born in Seattle September… Continue reading

ELMER LEE MERRYMAN
JUNE ROSELLA BEAL

JUNE ROSELLA BEAL

June Rosella Beal, 89, passed away on April 17, 2018 in Renton, Washington. June is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Duane… Continue reading

JUNE ROSELLA BEAL
Four artists win Kent Creates Exhibit

Four artists win Kent Creates Exhibit

Contest run by Kent Arts Commission

Four artists win Kent Creates Exhibit

Reader poll

Do you trust Facebook to obey laws that protect your personal information?… Continue reading

  • Apr 24, 2018

Water district gets new name: King County Council approves change to Lake Meridian Water District

The King County Council on Monday unanimously approved a new name for King County Water District No. 111. To identify with the most geographic feature… Continue reading

Clean up Kent event set for May 12

Clean up Kent event set for May 12

City seeks volunteers to help pick up litter

Clean up Kent event set for May 12
Covington Medical Center’s new 58-bed hospital opens for business

Covington Medical Center’s new 58-bed hospital opens for business

Multi-specialty clinic is just east of Kent

Covington Medical Center’s new 58-bed hospital opens for business
Former Kent postal worker faces mail theft charges

Former Kent postal worker faces mail theft charges

Woman allegedly stole electronic devices, sold them

Former Kent postal worker faces mail theft charges
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report