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Red Cross: Test smoke alarms and turn clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time

Red Cross: Test smoke alarms and turn clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time is this weekend and the American Red Cross reminds remind everyone to test the batteries in their smoke alarms as they turn… Continue reading

Red Cross: Test smoke alarms and turn clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time

Nonprofit organization seeks local host families for high school exchange students

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the… Continue reading

Blast from the past returns | Shiers

Blast from the past returns | Shiers

Ichiro Suzuki is back with the Mariners after the club signed the 44-year-old, free agent outfielder to a one-year deal. The iconic Mariner adds depth… Continue reading

Blast from the past returns | Shiers
King County Sheriff’s Office seizes nearly $10 million of illegal marijuana

King County Sheriff’s Office seizes nearly $10 million of illegal marijuana

Search warrants served in Kent, Auburn, Renton and other cities

King County Sheriff’s Office seizes nearly $10 million of illegal marijuana
CLAUDIA JOY ROSELLE

CLAUDIA JOY ROSELLE

Claudia Joy Roselle, age 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Wesley Lea Hill Rehabilitation Center in Auburn surrounded by her loving family.… Continue reading

CLAUDIA JOY ROSELLE

Free job fair at Highline College; nearly 60 employers expected at March 14 event

Close to 60 local employers with full-time, part-time and temporary job opening will be represented at Highline College’s Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, March 14.… Continue reading

Congressional District 8 candidate forum set for March 16

Congressional District 8 candidate forum set for March 16

Hader, Rittereiser and Schrier scheduled to participate

Congressional District 8 candidate forum set for March 16
T-Birds cut magic number to one with win over Americans

T-Birds cut magic number to one with win over Americans

Strand, Andrusiak, Volcan and Wedman score in 4-3 victory

T-Birds cut magic number to one with win over Americans

FERMAN EDWARD SIMMONS JR.

February 1, 2018 Ferman Edward Simmons Jr. “Cisco” age 62, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Donna, by his side. Born in… Continue reading

GARRY NEIL BICE

GARRY NEIL BICE

Garry Neil Bice, 67, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. He was born in Cleveland Ohio, on November 6, 1950, to Carl and Roma… Continue reading

GARRY NEIL BICE
Governor Jay Inslee signs a ban on bump stocks on Tuesday, March. 6. Photo by Taylor McAvoy

Bump stock ban becomes law; semiautomatics bill up next

It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.

Governor Jay Inslee signs a ban on bump stocks on Tuesday, March. 6. Photo by Taylor McAvoy

Reader poll

Should state legislators be allowed to restrict public access to their records?… Continue reading

  • Mar 6, 2018
Residents can view FEMA preliminary flood maps at Kent open house
Residents can view FEMA preliminary flood maps at Kent open house
City of Kent seeks Municipal Court judge applicants

City of Kent seeks Municipal Court judge applicants

To replace retiring Judge Jorgensen

City of Kent seeks Municipal Court judge applicants
King County homeless deaths on the rise | Public Health-Seattle & King County

King County homeless deaths on the rise | Public Health-Seattle & King County

Medical Examiner’s Office reports 169 deaths last year, up 32 from 2016

King County homeless deaths on the rise | Public Health-Seattle & King County
By Taylor McAvoy

Lawmakers are now at odds over a Sound Transit car-tab fix

The Senate and House disagree over whether lost revenue from a lower fee should be offset right away.

By Taylor McAvoy
ROBERT D. HARNDEN

ROBERT D. HARNDEN

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert D. “Rob” Harnden announces his unexpected passing on February 12, 2018 in Kent, Washington at… Continue reading

ROBERT D. HARNDEN
‘An Evening with Groucho:’ the legendary comedian comes to life in Kent
‘An Evening with Groucho:’ the legendary comedian comes to life in Kent
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report
Kent Mayor Ralph plans community meetings about city budget

Kent Mayor Ralph plans community meetings about city budget

March 27, April 21 and May 3

Kent Mayor Ralph plans community meetings about city budget