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Tree falls into truck during Kent windstorm

Tree falls into truck during Kent windstorm

Despite a tree falling on and entering a pickup, nobody was injured as the wind blew down the tree Wednesday evening along Southeast 236th Place… Continue reading

Tree falls into truck during Kent windstorm
King County to help open new detox facility in Seattle; also will serve Kent

King County to help open new detox facility in Seattle; also will serve Kent

King County has contributed $1 million in capital funds to help open a new detox facility in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood that will offer integrated… Continue reading

King County to help open new detox facility in Seattle; also will serve Kent
State seeks comments about cleanup of Kent hazardous waste processing facility

State seeks comments about cleanup of Kent hazardous waste processing facility

Proposed cleanup strategies for contaminated areas beneath a hazardous waste processing facility in Kent could include an underground barrier, on-site groundwater treatment or long-term monitoring.… Continue reading

State seeks comments about cleanup of Kent hazardous waste processing facility
Fallen wires close lanes at Kent’s Central Avenue at Willis Street | Update Thursday

Fallen wires close lanes at Kent’s Central Avenue at Willis Street | Update Thursday

Drivers can expect lane closures Thursday and Friday on Central Avenue South and Willis Street due to due to power line repairs following Wednesday evening’s… Continue reading

Fallen wires close lanes at Kent’s Central Avenue at Willis Street | Update Thursday

Unemployment rate unchanged in September

Washington’s unemployment rate held at 4.6 percent in September and preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show the state gained 13,800 jobs… Continue reading

Team Canada picks Seattle’s Lee for U-17 Hockey Challenge

Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Jake Lee has been selected to play for Team Canada at the 2017 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Dawson Creek and Fort… Continue reading

Findings: Green River College failed to follow federal guidelines for reporting on campus security

Findings: Green River College failed to follow federal guidelines for reporting on campus security

Between 2009 and 2013, Green River College failed to meet its obligations both under a federal consumer protection law that mandates the reporting of campus… Continue reading

Findings: Green River College failed to follow federal guidelines for reporting on campus security
Strong wind could strike Kent Wednesday evening

Strong wind could strike Kent Wednesday evening

Southerly wind speeds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph could hit Kent and the Puget Sound region late Wednesday afternoon and… Continue reading

Strong wind could strike Kent Wednesday evening
ShoWare Center to participate in Great Shakeout Drill

ShoWare Center to participate in Great Shakeout Drill

The Kent city-owned and SMG-managed accesso ShoWare Center, along with other city agencies, will participate in the nationwide Great Shakeout Drill (drop, cover & hold),… Continue reading

ShoWare Center to participate in Great Shakeout Drill
Kent Expo embraces ShoWare | PHOTOS

Kent Expo embraces ShoWare | PHOTOS

Kent’s diverse, growing business community came together under one large roof last week. More than 90 companies – big and small – filled the arena… Continue reading

Kent Expo embraces ShoWare | PHOTOS
King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 7 general election

King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 7 general election

King County Elections mailed ballots on Wednesday to nearly 1.3 million registered voters for the Nov. 7 general election. The department estimates a 48 percent… Continue reading

King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 7 general election
King County Council approves safe injection site alternative to I-27

King County Council approves safe injection site alternative to I-27

The King County Council voted on Monday to send an alternative to Initiative 27 to the ballot if I-27 is placed on the ballot, giving… Continue reading

King County Council approves safe injection site alternative to I-27
Ringwald reschedules Kent Spotlight Series performance

Ringwald reschedules Kent Spotlight Series performance

The city of Kent Spotlight Series concert featuring actress, singer and writer Molly Ringwald has been rescheduled for next year. Ringwald was scheduled to perform… Continue reading

Ringwald reschedules Kent Spotlight Series performance
Madsen, Daniels square off on Nov. 7 ballot for Kent School Board seat

Madsen, Daniels square off on Nov. 7 ballot for Kent School Board seat

The Nov. 7 general election ballot features a contested race for the Kent School Board. Bryon Madsen and Denise Daniels are facing off for the… Continue reading

Madsen, Daniels square off on Nov. 7 ballot for Kent School Board seat
KentHOPE’s fifth annual fundraising dinner set for Nov. 4

KentHOPE’s fifth annual fundraising dinner set for Nov. 4

KentHOPE’s fifth annual fundraising dinner is Saturday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the Renton Pavilion Event Center, 233 Burnett Ave. S. KentHOPE… Continue reading

KentHOPE’s fifth annual fundraising dinner set for Nov. 4
Kentridge falls to Curtis in water polo

Kentridge falls to Curtis in water polo

Kentridge junior Hans Erickson stops the ball against Curtis in an Oct 12 water polo match. Curtis, who beat Kentridge 19-1, is favored to take… Continue reading

Kentridge falls to Curtis in water polo
Royals overthrow Thunderbirds | WHL

Royals overthrow Thunderbirds | WHL

Volcan scores in 6-1 loss to Victoria

Royals overthrow Thunderbirds | WHL
Puget Sound Fire call report | Oct. 8-14

Puget Sound Fire call report | Oct. 8-14

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Oct. 8-14 Total:… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire call report | Oct. 8-14

Reader poll

How should the Trump Administration deal with North Korea?… Continue reading

  • Oct 15, 2017
Lions defuse Chargers in boys water polo

Lions defuse Chargers in boys water polo

Auburn Mountainview senior Dawson Orcutt (18) defends Kentridge freshmen Zach Celebrado (10) during boys water polo play at the Auburn Pool on Tuesday. Auburn Mountainview… Continue reading

Lions defuse Chargers in boys water polo