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State AG Ferguson releases report recommending strategies to combat opioid epidemic

State AG Ferguson releases report recommending strategies to combat opioid epidemic

Three opioid-related bills headed to Legislature.

State AG Ferguson releases report recommending strategies to combat opioid epidemic

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Kent Corrections facility awarded jail management accreditation

Kent Corrections facility awarded jail management accreditation

The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) recognized the City of Kent Corrections Facility with successfully becoming newly accredited at its fall training… Continue reading

Kent Corrections facility awarded jail management accreditation
Cougs, Dawgs: much at stake | Shiers

Cougs, Dawgs: much at stake | Shiers

Plenty is at stake when Washington and Washington State renew the Apple Cup on Saturday (5:30 p.m. FOX TV). The No. 15 Huskies are early… Continue reading

Cougs, Dawgs: much at stake | Shiers
Kent Lions helps school district with new vision screening efforts

Kent Lions helps school district with new vision screening efforts

By Ayla Kelley/Kent School District Kent School District Superintendent Calvin Watts recently met with school nurses from the Kent School District and members of the… Continue reading

Kent Lions helps school district with new vision screening efforts
Girl On The Road: Cartoonist Noel Franklin to discuss her graphic memoir-in-progress

Girl On The Road: Cartoonist Noel Franklin to discuss her graphic memoir-in-progress

Noel Franklin, an award-winning Seattle Cartoonist who formerly lived in Kent, recently shared her craft with the public at the Kent Regional Library. Franklin, who… Continue reading

Girl On The Road: Cartoonist Noel Franklin to discuss her graphic memoir-in-progress
Keiser to serve as president pro tempore of state Senate

Keiser to serve as president pro tempore of state Senate

Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des Moines, will serve as president pro tempore of the state Senate, presiding over the chamber when the lieutenant governor is absent.… Continue reading

Keiser to serve as president pro tempore of state Senate
KentHOPE’s fall benefit dinner raises $96,000

KentHOPE’s fall benefit dinner raises $96,000

The community raised more than $96,000 at KentHOPE’s fall benefit dinner at the Renton Pavilion Event Center on Nov. 4. The nonprofit organization continues to… Continue reading

KentHOPE’s fall benefit dinner raises $96,000
Ex-Kent Police Chief Strachan to lead statewide law enforcement group

Ex-Kent Police Chief Strachan to lead statewide law enforcement group

Steve Strachan, a former Kent Police chief, has decided to leave his job as the Bremerton Police chief to become executive director of the Washington… Continue reading

Ex-Kent Police Chief Strachan to lead statewide law enforcement group
Local firefighters have a new regional asset

Local firefighters have a new regional asset

Thanks to a grant from the Department of Ecology, firefighters in South King County now have a new tool to help them combat alcohol and… Continue reading

Local firefighters have a new regional asset
McCluskey’s hat trick leads stars to 8-5 victory | MASL

McCluskey’s hat trick leads stars to 8-5 victory | MASL

Behind Vince McCluskey’s hat trick in his first game this season, the Tacoma Stars broke a 5-5 tie with three goals in the fourth quarter… Continue reading

McCluskey’s hat trick leads stars to 8-5 victory | MASL
Thunderbirds, Berlin wall shut out Silvertips | WHL | VIDEO

Thunderbirds, Berlin wall shut out Silvertips | WHL | VIDEO

Volcan has two goals in Seattle’s 2-0 win over Everett

Thunderbirds, Berlin wall shut out Silvertips | WHL | VIDEO
Silvertips skate past Thunderbirds | WHL

Silvertips skate past Thunderbirds | WHL

Volcan scores twice in 3-2 loss to Everett

Silvertips skate past Thunderbirds | WHL
Green River College’s Prime Time Program has successful fall kickoff

Green River College’s Prime Time Program has successful fall kickoff

Green River College’s Prime Time Program kicked off its year with an afternoon social at the downtown Auburn Center on Nov. 3. The program featured… Continue reading

Green River College’s Prime Time Program has successful fall kickoff
Dozen Rainier Youth Choirs members accepted into 2018 NW ACDA Honor Choir

Dozen Rainier Youth Choirs members accepted into 2018 NW ACDA Honor Choir

A dozen Rainier Youth Choirs members have been accepted to sing in two honor choirs as part of the NW American Choral Directors Association conference… Continue reading

Dozen Rainier Youth Choirs members accepted into 2018 NW ACDA Honor Choir
Green River College cast presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

Green River College cast presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

Jump aboard the Neverland for a voyage to Rundoon, an island of adventure and beauty, but tread carefully. You never know what awaits you. The… Continue reading

Green River College cast presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’
Comedian Jo Koy to perform in Kent Feb. 17

Comedian Jo Koy to perform in Kent Feb. 17

Comedian Jo Koy will perform on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. Tickets are $110 for VIP with meet and greet,… Continue reading

Comedian Jo Koy to perform in Kent Feb. 17
Tom Harris named track announcer at Emerald Downs

Tom Harris named track announcer at Emerald Downs

Emerald Downs Racetrack and Casino has announced Tom Harris as the track’s new full-time announcer. Harris, who begins his duties Sunday, April 22, becomes only… Continue reading

Tom Harris named track announcer at Emerald Downs
Kent schools lead all-league football awards, selections | NPSL Cascade

Kent schools lead all-league football awards, selections | NPSL Cascade

Chargers’ Hines, Conks’ Seiber honored for standout seasons

Kent schools lead all-league football awards, selections | NPSL Cascade

17, and eager to vote

The voting age should be dropped from 18 years old to 17 – locally and nationwide. The difference between someone who can vote and one… Continue reading