During this time of year many people want to burn outdoors for recreation or land clearing. Here are the local regulations and definitions when it… Continue reading
A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: June 25-July 1… Continue reading
Are you satisfied with the state budget and how it funds public education?… Continue reading
A teenage boy was pulled from Lake Meridian at approximately 5:30 p.m. Friday after another swimmer alerted lifeguards that the teen had not surfaced on… Continue reading
Every year, children and families struggle to replace the missing meals provided by schools through free and reduced lunch programs. To mark the last day… Continue reading
Here’s what King County officials said about the 2017-2019 state biennial operating budget announced on Friday that funds education by raising taxes on property owners… Continue reading
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 46, of Kent, recently donated $4,600 to the Kent School District’s Career and Technical Education program. The… Continue reading
An abandoned house owned by the city of Kent burned down Friday morning in the 22300 block of Russell Road, along the Green River. The… Continue reading
The city of Kent is restoring the sagging pavement and providing drainage to reduce future damage along South 208th Street. Crews will install a new… Continue reading
One of the last pieces of the budget puzzle snapped into place Tuesday, sealing in Republican support for funding new state worker contracts. It came… Continue reading
Sunday’s $50,000 Seattle Slew Stakes drew a large field of 10 sophomore colts and geldings to battle one mile in the final stepping stone to… Continue reading
Your story, “City faces ‘bleak’ financial future,” begs for a response. We desperately need a mayor who can manage a city and a budget. We… Continue reading
Steve Hunter’s article, “City faces ‘bleak’ financial future” (Kent Reporter, June 23), painted a bleak picture of Kent’s financial situation. But I would like to… Continue reading
Penny Ackerson arrived by limousine at Daniel Elementary School as family, friends and staff rolled out the red carpet and greet her with flowers for… Continue reading
Comedians Eddie Griffin, Bill Bellamy, Earthquake and Michael Blackson will perform at the Best of the Best Comedy Jam at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9,… Continue reading
Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation on Thursday in Washigton, D.C., to reform the… Continue reading
The AiR1 Positive Hits Tour with Skillet, Britt Nicole, Colt Dixon and special guests Tuaren Wells and GAWVI, will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday,… Continue reading
Fireworks are beautiful to look at, but they can be scary for our pets. The bangs and booms are hard on their sensitive hearing, and… Continue reading
The city of Kent Parks Deli & Café will have a rock ‘n’ roll sing-along bingo fundraiser, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday,… Continue reading
Residents who want to vote in the Aug. 1 primary election have until Monday, July 3 to register to vote or update voter registration information… Continue reading