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College achievement lower for Latinos: New program at Highline College aims to increase enrollment, graduation

College achievement lower for Latinos: New program at Highline College aims to increase enrollment, graduation

Only one-quarter of Hispanic/Latino students who graduated from high school in 2010 in the South King County region have earned a college degree. By comparison,… Continue reading

College achievement lower for Latinos: New program at Highline College aims to increase enrollment, graduation
COURTESY PHOTO, Steve Jurkovic

International Roller Derby Competition coming to Kent

Rat City Rollergirls host International WFTDA Division 1 playoffs

COURTESY PHOTO, Steve Jurkovic

Appreciating those who protect us

Thank you, Kent Police officers, for keeping the residents of Kent safe. We have zero tolerance or sympathy to those choosing dangerous and unlawful behavior.… Continue reading

Departing fire chief says thank you to community

Departing fire chief says thank you to community

I want to take this opportunity t0 thank the residents of Kent and the City Council for allowing me to hold the position of fire… Continue reading

Departing fire chief says thank you to community

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign

Now that the primary is over, and we are still three months away from the general election, I would like to bring up an issue… Continue reading

Support Troutner for council

As a former City Council candidate, and after careful consideration, I have decided to cast my vote for Toni Troutner. Toni’s credentials as a dedicated… Continue reading

Thanks for your vote, Higgins

A note of support for Dennis Higgins in voting for safe injection sites, and sincerely hoping that the remainder of the City Council somehow wakes… Continue reading

Reader poll

How will the Seahawks do this year?… Continue reading

  • Aug 25, 2017
Mike Man’s Gold set for Washington Cup | Emerald Downs

Mike Man’s Gold set for Washington Cup | Emerald Downs

Mike Man’s Gold could put the exclamation point on a dream season Sunday with a victory in the $50,000 Muckleshoot Tribal Classic on Washington Cup… Continue reading

Mike Man’s Gold set for Washington Cup | Emerald Downs

Time to rename police department building?

The Robert E. Lee Memorial police headquarters, named for a former Kent police chief, was dedicated on Sept. 18, 1992. It stands proudly in the… Continue reading

Reminder: Aug. 31 is deadline to nominate Washington companies for state honor

Reminder: Aug. 31 is deadline to nominate Washington companies for state honor

People have until the Aug. 31 deadline to nominate a Washington company for a 2017 Corporations for Communities Award. Nomination forms can be found at… Continue reading

Reminder: Aug. 31 is deadline to nominate Washington companies for state honor
Federal leaders address nationwide opioid epidemic

Federal leaders address nationwide opioid epidemic

Lawrence “Chip” Muir, Acting Chief of Staff and General Counsel of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito,… Continue reading

Federal leaders address nationwide opioid epidemic
King County executive proposes flat Metro bus fare of $2.75 for adults

King County executive proposes flat Metro bus fare of $2.75 for adults

Metro has one of the most complex fare structures in the nation, with one zone for the city of Seattle and another for all areas… Continue reading

King County executive proposes flat Metro bus fare of $2.75 for adults
Voters slightly prefer mailing ballots over drop boxes | King County Elections

Voters slightly prefer mailing ballots over drop boxes | King County Elections

King County Elections added 11 new ballot drop boxes this year in time for the Aug. 1 primary election, for a total of 54 drop… Continue reading

Voters slightly prefer mailing ballots over drop boxes | King County Elections
String time

String time

Jean Coy plays a ballad on her violin with Karusellen, a Scandinavian musical troupe, at the Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center last Saturday.… Continue reading

String time
Green River, unique scholarship program launch local student to success | Orr

Green River, unique scholarship program launch local student to success | Orr

By Andy Orr/Program manager at Green River College Community colleges throughout the state open the door to a better life for thousands of students each… Continue reading

Green River, unique scholarship program launch local student to success | Orr
Lawsuit challenges county initiative to ban safe injection sites

Lawsuit challenges county initiative to ban safe injection sites

A new lawsuit may eventually decide the fate of safe drug sites in King County, adding yet another twist to an ongoing public policy drama… Continue reading

Lawsuit challenges county initiative to ban safe injection sites
Kent to receive $1 million for salmon restoration, flood protection

Kent to receive $1 million for salmon restoration, flood protection

The King County Flood Control District approved $1.6 million in grants to help protect the Green River Watershed (WIRA) 9 including more than $1 million… Continue reading

Kent to receive $1 million for salmon restoration, flood protection
Free summer meals available to kids and teens | Update

Free summer meals available to kids and teens | Update

Kids and teens can eat free this summer with United Way of King County’s Summer Food Invasion. Summer meals sites are hosted throughout the county… Continue reading

Free summer meals available to kids and teens | Update
Rare, total solar eclipse moves across local skies

Rare, total solar eclipse moves across local skies

Who pulled the shade over the sun? A rare cosmic event, Kent and the rest of valley temporarily were cast in dimness during Monday morning’s… Continue reading

Rare, total solar eclipse moves across local skies