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Know the rules before you burn: outdoor fire regulations, definitions

Know the rules before you burn: outdoor fire regulations, definitions

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

Know the rules before you burn: outdoor fire regulations, definitions
Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | June 25-July 1

Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | June 25-July 1

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

Puget Sound Regional Fire call report | June 25-July 1

Reader poll

Are you satisfied with the state budget and how it funds public education?… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2017

Lifeguards, others rescue boy from nearly drowning at Lake Meridian

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

Help end hunger by saving energy; PSE rebates will benefit Food Lifeline

Help end hunger by saving energy; PSE rebates will benefit Food Lifeline

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

Help end hunger by saving energy; PSE rebates will benefit Food Lifeline
King County officials criticize higher property taxes funding state’s McCleary fix

King County officials criticize higher property taxes funding state’s McCleary fix

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

King County officials criticize higher property taxes funding state’s McCleary fix
IBEW Local 46 donates $4,600 to Kent School District

IBEW Local 46 donates $4,600 to Kent School District

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

IBEW Local 46 donates $4,600 to Kent School District
Kent firefighters extinguish fire at abandoned home on Russell Road

Kent firefighters extinguish fire at abandoned home on Russell Road

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

Kent firefighters extinguish fire at abandoned home on Russell Road
Crews to begin work on South 208th Street

Crews to begin work on South 208th Street

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

Crews to begin work on South 208th Street
Lawmakers look to play bigger role in negotiations with unions | The Petri Dish

Lawmakers look to play bigger role in negotiations with unions | The Petri Dish

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

Lawmakers look to play bigger role in negotiations with unions | The Petri Dish
California invasion for Sunday’s $50,000 Seattle Slew Stakes | Emerald Downs

California invasion for Sunday’s $50,000 Seattle Slew Stakes | Emerald Downs

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

California invasion for Sunday’s $50,000 Seattle Slew Stakes | Emerald Downs

Berrios and budgets: a good fit for Kent

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

Time for the city to solve financial woes

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

Royal treatment: Penny’s last day

Royal treatment: Penny’s last day

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

Royal treatment: Penny’s last day
Catch Best of the Best Comedy Jam at Kent’s ShoWare Center

Catch Best of the Best Comedy Jam at Kent’s ShoWare Center

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

Catch Best of the Best Comedy Jam at Kent’s ShoWare Center
Murray, Reichert introduce bill to help U.S. ports compete

Murray, Reichert introduce bill to help U.S. ports compete

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

Murray, Reichert introduce bill to help U.S. ports compete
AiR1 Positive Hits Tour coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center

AiR1 Positive Hits Tour coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center

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

AiR1 Positive Hits Tour coming to Kent’s ShoWare Center
Pet safety tips for Fourth of July

Pet safety tips for Fourth of July

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

Pet safety tips for Fourth of July
Kent Parks Deli & Cafe hosts rock ‘n’ roll, bingo fundraiser July 12

Kent Parks Deli & Cafe hosts rock ‘n’ roll, bingo fundraiser July 12

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

Kent Parks Deli & Cafe hosts rock ‘n’ roll, bingo fundraiser July 12
Voter registration deadline July 3 for Aug. 1 primary

Voter registration deadline July 3 for Aug. 1 primary

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

Voter registration deadline July 3 for Aug. 1 primary