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As weather warms, King County officials urge caution around cold rivers, lakes, Puget Sound

After experiencing the wettest winter on record and the coldest winter in more than 30 years and with a Cascade Range snowpack that is well… Continue reading

Traffic change coming soon to southbound I-405 near SR 167 interchange

Traffic change coming soon to southbound I-405 near SR 167 interchange

Heads up, southbound Interstate 405 travelers near downtown Renton: Your driving experience will be a little different starting next week, especially if you rely on… Continue reading

Traffic change coming soon to southbound I-405 near SR 167 interchange
Community welcomes First Citizens Bank

Community welcomes First Citizens Bank

First Citizens Bank, a new tenant in Van Doren’s Landing Office Plaza building, welcomed staff, colleagues and friends to a Kent Chamber of Commerce-supported open… Continue reading

Community welcomes First Citizens Bank

TeamUp2CleanUp a big success

The Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) wants to thank all of you who came out to help freshen up downtown Kent at our and the city… Continue reading

Camel, ostrich racing comes to Emerald Downs on Sunday | Notes

Camel, ostrich racing comes to Emerald Downs on Sunday | Notes

In addition to Thoroughbreds, every year Emerald Downs presents has a special day of weiner dog racing, but Sunday represents a first: camel and ostrich… Continue reading

Camel, ostrich racing comes to Emerald Downs on Sunday | Notes
Fire damages East Hill home

Fire damages East Hill home

A fire in a converted garage damaged an East Hill home on Thursday, the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority reported. At 5:59 p.m., in the… Continue reading

Fire damages East Hill home

How to stress less in the face of uncertainty | Guest op

The political climate we are all facing is intense, to say the least. You can’t get online or turn on your TV without being faced… Continue reading

Nursing home staffing levels need to be higher | Guest op

Two years ago, the Legislature passed a caregiver-staffing requirement that would improve direct-care ratios to prevent resident neglect and unsafe working conditions for caregivers. But… Continue reading

Thunderbirds to face Erie Otters in Memorial Cup opener

Thunderbirds to face Erie Otters in Memorial Cup opener

All games broadcast on 1090 The Fan and NHL Network

Thunderbirds to face Erie Otters in Memorial Cup opener
AG Ferguson joins lawsuit defending key Obamacare provision

AG Ferguson joins lawsuit defending key Obamacare provision

Stands up for health care of more than 800K Washingtonians

AG Ferguson joins lawsuit defending key Obamacare provision
Lawmakers stalled on a compromising car tab bill | The Petri Dish

Lawmakers stalled on a compromising car tab bill | The Petri Dish

It’s pretty clear those running Sound Transit aren’t seizing the initiative to ease the financial pain caused by a surge in its car tab fees.… Continue reading

Lawmakers stalled on a compromising car tab bill | The Petri Dish

Click it or Ticket patrols Return to King County

As Washingtonians prepare for upcoming summer travel, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission emphasizes the simplest step in keeping families safe: buckle up. The national “Click… Continue reading

Initial filings draw primary race for Kent mayor

Initial filings draw primary race for Kent mayor

The race to become the next Kent mayor officially kicks off this week as candidates filed for office with King County Elections. City Council members… Continue reading

Initial filings draw primary race for Kent mayor
Green River embraces new students on College Signing Day

Green River embraces new students on College Signing Day

Hundreds of local area high school students visited Green River College last Friday to participate in College Signing Day. More than 200 graduating seniors from… Continue reading

Green River embraces new students on College Signing Day
Thunderbirds capture WHL title, seize Ed Chynoweth Cup

Thunderbirds capture WHL title, seize Ed Chynoweth Cup

Seattle rallies for dramatic OT win at Regina

Thunderbirds capture WHL title, seize Ed Chynoweth Cup
Two-alarm fire damages Kent restaurant

Two-alarm fire damages Kent restaurant

A two-alarm fire severely damaged a Kent restaurant late Monday. Puget Sound Regional Fire units were dispatched around 11 p.m. to the 100 block of… Continue reading

Two-alarm fire damages Kent restaurant
State unemployment rate hits historic low in April

State unemployment rate hits historic low in April

Washington’s added 1,200 new jobs in April and the unemployment rate fell from 4.7 to 4.6 percent – matching the state’s historic low for unemployment… Continue reading

State unemployment rate hits historic low in April
Kent’s Reeder appointed to Soos Creek Water & Sewer District board

Kent’s Reeder appointed to Soos Creek Water & Sewer District board

Kent resident Merle Reeder has been appointed to be a commissioner on the five-member Soos Creek Water & Sewer District board. The board appointed Reeder… Continue reading

Kent’s Reeder appointed to Soos Creek Water & Sewer District board
Puget Sound Fire call report | May 7-13

Puget Sound Fire call report | May 7-13

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: May 7-13 Total:… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire call report | May 7-13
New accommodations for pregnant workers become law

New accommodations for pregnant workers become law

Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed legislation providing new protections for pregnant women in the workplace. Senate Bill 5835, sponsored by Sen. Karen Keiser, D-Des… Continue reading

New accommodations for pregnant workers become law