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A right to arm, protect, defend

A gunman recently entered a Texas church and killed numerous helpless people with his semi-auto rifle. A man who lives near the church and who… Continue reading

Kent firefighters attack house fire in North Park | Update

Kent firefighters attack house fire in North Park | Update

A fire in a bedroom quickly spread at a home in the 700 block of Second Avenue North in Kent’s North Park neighborhood. The fire… Continue reading

Kent firefighters attack house fire in North Park | Update

Washington Healthplanfinder calls on customers to beat the rush, get covered Saturday

The Washington Health Benefit Exchange has announced that expanded in-person help will be available Saturday, Nov. 18 for “Get Covered WA” – a statewide effort… Continue reading

America’s monster | Our Corner

America’s monster | Our Corner

Another day, another mass shooting. I’m not sure when it happened, but I recently realized I’ve stopped asking myself, “What are we going to do… Continue reading

America’s monster | Our Corner
Constantine directs Public Health to oversee King County juvenile detention reorganization

Constantine directs Public Health to oversee King County juvenile detention reorganization

As part of King County’s commitment to reduce traumatization of youth in detention, eliminate racial disparities in the juvenile justice system and advance the goal… Continue reading

Constantine directs Public Health to oversee King County juvenile detention reorganization
Kent School District’s Vosper named Outstanding Teacher Librarian of the Year

Kent School District’s Vosper named Outstanding Teacher Librarian of the Year

Teacher-librarian Mary (Mimi) Vosper of Grass Lake Elementary School is the Washington Library Association (WLA) Outstanding Teacher Librarian of the Year. The award recognizes teacher-librarians… Continue reading

Kent School District’s Vosper named Outstanding Teacher Librarian of the Year
We say no to proposed boost to square footage tax | Opinion

We say no to proposed boost to square footage tax | Opinion

The Kent Chamber of Commerce is opposed to the mayor’s proposal to increase the square footage tax. We don’t need to revisit the history of… Continue reading

We say no to proposed boost to square footage tax | Opinion
Stars welcome Express to ShoWare on Friday | MASL

Stars welcome Express to ShoWare on Friday | MASL

The Tacoma Stars return to the accesso ShoWare Center on Friday to take on the Turlock Express. Kickoff is 7:35 p.m. The Stars knocked off… Continue reading

Stars welcome Express to ShoWare on Friday | MASL
Disney Live returns to Kent Jan. 28 with Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic

Disney Live returns to Kent Jan. 28 with Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic

Disney Live’s Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic stage show comes to Kent’s accesso ShoWare Center on Sunday, Jan. 28. Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse… Continue reading

Disney Live returns to Kent Jan. 28 with Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic
Casting call: ‘Hoarders’ seeking participants for new episodes

Casting call: ‘Hoarders’ seeking participants for new episodes

The award-winning A&E show “Hoarders” is shooting new episodes and looking for the biggest, baddest hoards in the Northwest. If you have a friend or… Continue reading

Casting call: ‘Hoarders’ seeking participants for new episodes
Wrangling over a tax overhaul | The Petri Dish

Wrangling over a tax overhaul | The Petri Dish

A tax overhaul plan drawn up by Republicans in Congress will be a good deal for many households though not everyone, or nearly everyone, as… Continue reading

Wrangling over a tax overhaul | The Petri Dish
Novinium hires Chau as director of marketing

Novinium hires Chau as director of marketing

Kent-based Novinium, a supplier of underground electrical cable rejuvenation products to electric utilities including a new product to prevent manhole events, has hired Kim Chau… Continue reading

Novinium hires Chau as director of marketing
Amazon to hire 500 at Kent fulfillment center

Amazon to hire 500 at Kent fulfillment center

Amazon is hiring for more than 500 positions for its local fulfillment center in Kent. Applicants can apply by attending one of hiring events Nov.… Continue reading

Amazon to hire 500 at Kent fulfillment center
October state unemployment rate matches record low

October state unemployment rate matches record low

Washington’s unemployment rate fell from 4.6 to 4.5 percent in October – equaling the state’s all-time low for unemployment set earlier this year, according to… Continue reading

October state unemployment rate matches record low
Auburn Veterans Day Parade announces award winners

Auburn Veterans Day Parade announces award winners

The City of Auburn has announced the winners of its 52nd annual Veterans Day Parade held last Saturday. The parade route was lined with supporters… Continue reading

Auburn Veterans Day Parade announces award winners
City to recognize Berrios, Higgins for work on Council

City to recognize Berrios, Higgins for work on Council

A ceremony Nov. 21 will honor outgoing City Council members Jim Berrios and Dennis Higgins

City to recognize Berrios, Higgins for work on Council
King County assessor urges state congressional delegation to oppose Trump tax plan

King County assessor urges state congressional delegation to oppose Trump tax plan

King County Assessor John Wilson on Wednesday called on the members of the Washington State congressional delegation to oppose changes to the tax code proposed… Continue reading

King County assessor urges state congressional delegation to oppose Trump tax plan

Reader poll

Are you satisfied with the general election results?… Continue reading

  • Nov 15, 2017
Catch ‘Walk Two Moons’ at Kent-Meridian High

Catch ‘Walk Two Moons’ at Kent-Meridian High

Kent-Meridian High School’s fall production “Walk Two Moons” runs Wednesday, Nov. 15 through Saturday, Nov. 18, at the K-M Performing Arts Center, 10020 SE 256th… Continue reading

Catch ‘Walk Two Moons’ at Kent-Meridian High
LUELLA M. WALES

LUELLA M. WALES

Luella M. Wales, 87 years old, passed away November 1, 2017, at her home in Gig Harbor, WA. Luella was born March 24, 1930 on… Continue reading

LUELLA M. WALES