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Kent mayoral candidate Swansen plans coffee chat on July 22

Kent mayoral candidate Swansen plans coffee chat on July 22

Learn about one of the four mayoral candidates during Coffee with Andrew Swansen from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, at Kona Kai… Continue reading

Kent mayoral candidate Swansen plans coffee chat on July 22
Car smashes into apartment staircase on Kent’s East Hill

Car smashes into apartment staircase on Kent’s East Hill

A vehicle left the road striking the outside staircase of an apartment in the 22400 block of Benson Road Southeast on Kent’s East Hill. Puget… Continue reading

Car smashes into apartment staircase on Kent’s East Hill
COURTESY PHOTO, Raven Power Studio

Community welcomes the opening of Chafetz Brumley Hull’s law office in Kent

The Kent Chamber of Commerce recently gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the opening of Chafetz Brumley Hull’s law office in Kent at 1209 Central… Continue reading

COURTESY PHOTO, Raven Power Studio
The Rainier Youth Choirs’ Day Camp set for Aug. 14-17 in Kent

The Rainier Youth Choirs’ Day Camp set for Aug. 14-17 in Kent

The Rainier Youth Choirs’ sixth annual Summer Choir Day Camp is Aug. 14-17 at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 19800 108th Ave. SE, Kent. The “Amazing… Continue reading

The Rainier Youth Choirs’ Day Camp set for Aug. 14-17 in Kent
Increasing diversity in teaching is the aim of new Highline program

Increasing diversity in teaching is the aim of new Highline program

Students benefit from same-race teachers, research shows

Increasing diversity in teaching is the aim of new Highline program
Mach One Rules extra sharp in Mt. Rainier | Emerald Downs

Mach One Rules extra sharp in Mt. Rainier | Emerald Downs

Citizen Kitty shines in Boeing Stakes

Mach One Rules extra sharp in Mt. Rainier | Emerald Downs
City of Kent releases Summer Concert Series lineup

City of Kent releases Summer Concert Series lineup

World music, indie pop, Celtic folk, rock rhythms, plenty of kids’ music and more are featured in this year’s city of Kent Summer Concert Series.… Continue reading

City of Kent releases Summer Concert Series lineup
City of Kent to start work on 132nd Avenue SE pedestrian path

City of Kent to start work on 132nd Avenue SE pedestrian path

Crews will soon start work on a new pedestrian path along 132nd Avenue Southeast on Kent’s East Hill. The City Council approved on July 5… Continue reading

City of Kent to start work on 132nd Avenue SE pedestrian path
Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | July 2-8

Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | July 2-8

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: July 2-8 Total:… Continue reading

Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | July 2-8
Communication among top issues in Kent School Board race

Communication among top issues in Kent School Board race

Three candidates are vying for the District No. 4 director position on the Kent School Board in the Aug. 1 primary. Bryon Madsen and Denise… Continue reading

Communication among top issues in Kent School Board race

Ralph qualifies to be Kent mayor

I urge you to consider the qualifications of Dana Ralph when casting your vote for the mayor of Kent. She was born and raised in… Continue reading

Kaur for City Council

Satwinder Kaur is a rising star. She is young, energetic, passionate, ambitious, hardworking and many other qualities we need in a Kent City Council member.… Continue reading

Sting of a headline

Possible titles: 1. Police officer protects himself 2. Police force denigrated 3. Man shot. Why? 4. Why is it wrong for police to protect themselves?… Continue reading

Ticket jaywalkers on busy road

Kent Police need to start ticketing those pedestrians running across Kent Kangley Road trying get to and from the lake without using the crosswalk. I… Continue reading

Time for a change

I have been reading with a sense of bewilderment the letter to the editor supporting Jim Berrios for mayor. It mentions the City Council’s massive… Continue reading

Trust in Ralph

Dana Ralph stands out among my council colleagues as the one who best-understands the big picture. She is both a businesswoman and a long-time advocate… Continue reading

Wanted: leader with better fiscal management

The Kent Reporter summarizes the city’s bleak financial future in its June 30 edition. It speaks to the way the financials for this city have… Continue reading

Ralph makes the most sense

After reading how all the candidates for Kent mayor think that public safety is such an important issue, I think that Dana Ralph would make… Continue reading

Stricter law puts more attention on distracted driving | GUEST OP

Stricter law puts more attention on distracted driving | GUEST OP

On Sunday, July 23, a tougher distracted driving law with increased penalties goes into effect in Washington state. What will it mean for you and… Continue reading

Stricter law puts more attention on distracted driving | GUEST OP
Dog Daze and Feline Fantasies comes to Kent Station Aug. 5

Dog Daze and Feline Fantasies comes to Kent Station Aug. 5

Kent Station will host an afternoon of furry fun dedicated to pets, owners and animal lovers alike from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday,… Continue reading

Dog Daze and Feline Fantasies comes to Kent Station Aug. 5