Drivers will face delays once again this weekend on northbound Interstate 5 between State Route 516 in Kent and the Southcenter area. After taking last… Continue reading
In the final hours before a state government shutdown, the Legislature passed a landmark bill that adds billions of dollars to public schools in Washington… Continue reading
The city of Kent will close South 208th Street between 96th Avenue South and State Route 167 from July 10-28 for road repairs. Detour routes… Continue reading
With the past winter season the coldest on record for the past 30 years, some Puget Sound Energy customers may struggle into the summer months… Continue reading
During the recession, City Councilman Jim Berrios remained in business and continued to be a blessing to the community. This signifies that he knows how… Continue reading
I hope Kent was much quieter this Fourth of July because of the city’s ban on fireworks. I enjoy a good fireworks display. There is… Continue reading
By Stephen A. Smith, interim library director Over the past year and a half, the King County Library System has been immersed in a strategic… Continue reading
The Kent Chamber of Commerce recently gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the opening of OnPoint Physical Therapy, 13215 SE 240th St., Suite D, Kent.… Continue reading
The Kent Chamber of Commerce recently participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the opening of Martha’s Loft, 8316 S. 259th St. Martha’s Loft mission is… Continue reading
In terms of stakes races at Emerald Downs, this week represents the calm before the storm. That changes next week with four stakes on Sunday,… Continue reading
By Timi Gustafson, R.D./For the Reporter The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently announced the government’s intention to ease school lunch regulations that were… Continue reading
Covington’s Mona Das has announced her plans to run for the Democratic nomination representing Washington state’s 8th Congressional District. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, is serving his… Continue reading
Kent’s Owen Applequist is among six new members named to the Northwest Kidney Centers board of trustees and its foundation board, which raises funds and… Continue reading
Puyallup’s Hugo Roman returned to the scene to claim the Kent Senior Center Pie Eating Contest at the 19th annual Fourth of July Splash at… Continue reading
Summer vacation is underway, but a new school year is right around the corner. For local foster kids who might be headed to a new… Continue reading
Kent Mountain View Academy juniors Joey Simanek and Naomi Knipp and sophomore Timothy Jenkins received honors at the Holocaust Center for Humanity’s 2017 Writing, Art… Continue reading
The Kent Police Department hosted its first Teen Police Academy for Kent sophomores, juniors and seniors. About a dozen students participated in both classroom and… Continue reading
Our classy and intelligent mother, Mae Hall Reed reached her 96th birthday on June 17, 2017 and passed into the Gates of Heaven the following… Continue reading
Donald “Don” Francis Raftis, 85, left this world peacefully on June 24, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born in Chewelah, WA, on July… Continue reading
Aqua Frio might not be the biggest horse at Emerald Downs, but there isn’t many that try harder. Running down stablemate Riser in the final… Continue reading
