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Washington State Fair welcomes the Lost ’80s Live Tour on Sept. 3
Washington State Fair welcomes the Lost ’80s Live Tour on Sept. 3
Mary Lois prevails in opening day feature

Mary Lois prevails in opening day feature

For the Reporter Mary Lois rallied inside and rolled to an upset victory Sunday in the featured Valpak Purse for older fillies and mares as… Continue reading

Mary Lois prevails in opening day feature
Lauryn Hill to perform Sept. 15 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Lauryn Hill to perform Sept. 15 at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Ticket prices $49.50 to $199

Lauryn Hill to perform Sept. 15 at Kent’s ShoWare Center
Giving back: Rotary Club of Kent donates $5,000 to Project Ethiopia

Giving back: Rotary Club of Kent donates $5,000 to Project Ethiopia

Nation continues work to improve health, education and the economy

Giving back: Rotary Club of Kent donates $5,000 to Project Ethiopia
Covington businesswoman to run for state Senate, challenge Fain

Covington businesswoman to run for state Senate, challenge Fain

Staff reports Covington mortgage business owner Mona Das has announced her candidacy for the state Senate in the 47th Legislative District. Das will challenge Sen.… Continue reading

Covington businesswoman to run for state Senate, challenge Fain
Farewell Budell

Farewell Budell

Kent leaders honor former City Council member

Farewell Budell
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus and the Auburn Area and Kent Chambers of Commerce joined company representatives at a ribbon cutting ceremony at the WinnComm facility in Kent on April 19. COURTESY PHOTO

Marketing, PR development firm opens in Kent

WinnComm launches with enterprise services

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph and Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus and the Auburn Area and Kent Chambers of Commerce joined company representatives at a ribbon cutting ceremony at the WinnComm facility in Kent on April 19. COURTESY PHOTO
Washington Youth Academy hosts community forum in Federal Way on April 24

Washington Youth Academy hosts community forum in Federal Way on April 24

Quasi-military training and mentoring program available to area youth

Washington Youth Academy hosts community forum in Federal Way on April 24
They’re off and running

They’re off and running

Top horses, trainers, jockeys return as new season opens Sunday

They’re off and running

Getting by on limited means

With the exception of education and health care, nothing could be more important to the public than our police and firemen. I would love to… Continue reading

No more tax increases

The city of Kent has and is continuing to look for a “blank check” from the residents of Kent. For more than a decade, the… Continue reading

We need efficiency with our tax dollars

It would appear that our local government and service agencies are not particularly adept at heeding their own recommendations to the citizenry. In another example… Continue reading

Vote yes on Prop 1

These days it seems more fashionable to cast stones and criticize than to lay bricks and collaborate to help build a safer community. I have… Continue reading

Regional fire authority well worth our support

Regional fire authority well worth our support

I am a Kent resident of two years and a former resident of Covington for more than 30 years who has been actively involved in… Continue reading

Regional fire authority well worth our support
Kent Mayor Ralph sets budget meeting with residents

Kent Mayor Ralph sets budget meeting with residents

Discuss spending priorities April 21 at Sunrise Elementary

Kent Mayor Ralph sets budget meeting with residents
Lawmakers hope to examine concerns of Sea-Tac International Airport and its impact on the quality of life in places like SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, Tukwila and Federal Way.

State antes up money to address bevy of issues

From wolves to airplanes, state looks to tackle issues

Lawmakers hope to examine concerns of Sea-Tac International Airport and its impact on the quality of life in places like SeaTac, Burien, Des Moines, Tukwila and Federal Way.
King County forms task force to seek solutions to China recycling import restrictions

King County forms task force to seek solutions to China recycling import restrictions

Task force with representatives from cities, solid waste haulers and others to look for improvements

King County forms task force to seek solutions to China recycling import restrictions

Kent’s Metropolitan Gymnastics shines at regionals

Reporter staff Kent’s Metropolitan Gymnastics boys and girls teams dominated their respective USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Regional Championships. Nine boys qualified for the upcoming nationals… Continue reading

State unemployment rate nudges upward, job growth continues

State unemployment rate nudges upward, job growth continues

Slight increase to 4.8 percent in March

State unemployment rate nudges upward, job growth continues
Kent’s Mayor Ralph to give State of the City address April 26

Kent’s Mayor Ralph to give State of the City address April 26

Speech set for Council Chambers at City Hall

Kent’s Mayor Ralph to give State of the City address April 26