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Advisory group discusses next steps for addressing I-405/SR 167 corridor congestion

Persons who are interested in what comes next for the Interstate 405/State Route 167 corridor are invited to a public meeting on Wednesday, April 12.… Continue reading

Kent man files suit accusing Seattle Mayor of child sex abuse

Kent man files suit accusing Seattle Mayor of child sex abuse

A 46-year-old Kent man filed a lawsuit on Thursday in King County Superior Court accusing Seattle Mayor Ed Murray of child sex abuse and illegal… Continue reading

Kent man files suit accusing Seattle Mayor of child sex abuse
Mattress Firm’s Pajama Bowl raises $114K for foster kids

Mattress Firm’s Pajama Bowl raises $114K for foster kids

Mattress Firm’s 12th annual Pajama Bowl was a striking success, raising more than $114,000 to ensure local foster kids can participate in the life-shaping extracurricular… Continue reading

Mattress Firm’s Pajama Bowl raises $114K for foster kids
WSDOT presents design options for the Puget Sound Gateway Program

WSDOT presents design options for the Puget Sound Gateway Program

April 12 open house features the SR 509 portion of the program

WSDOT presents design options for the Puget Sound Gateway Program

Plight of homeless students: challenges make it difficult for many to focus on school and graduate

High school years: for students it’s a time to prepare for college, a transition period to becoming an adult. However, for some students in Washington… Continue reading

Remembering Vietnam: 50th anniversary ceremony at Tahoma National Cemetery honors veterans

Remembering Vietnam: 50th anniversary ceremony at Tahoma National Cemetery honors veterans

Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War with a ceremony last Saturday. The cemetery honored the service, sacrifice and… Continue reading

Remembering Vietnam: 50th anniversary ceremony at Tahoma National Cemetery honors veterans
Riverbend Eagles return to nest near Green River in Kent

Riverbend Eagles return to nest near Green River in Kent

The Riverbend Eagles, through all the inclement weather, have been busy working on their nest, preparing for another season of eaglet rearing. The eagles’ activity… Continue reading

Riverbend Eagles return to nest near Green River in Kent
State AG Ferguson releases immigration guidance for local governments

State AG Ferguson releases immigration guidance for local governments

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Thursday released guidance for local governments on protecting the rights of all Washington residents, and the limits of federal… Continue reading

State AG Ferguson releases immigration guidance for local governments
State Senate, House pass bill to help survivors of human trafficking

State Senate, House pass bill to help survivors of human trafficking

A bill to help survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation passed the state House of Representatives on Wednesday in Olympia and is on its… Continue reading

State Senate, House pass bill to help survivors of human trafficking
Top high school basketball players compete in Puget Sound Throwdown

Top high school basketball players compete in Puget Sound Throwdown

Local high school basketball players will take part in the 2017 Puget Sound Throwdown All-Area Games on Saturday, April 8, at Highline Community College in… Continue reading

Top high school basketball players compete in Puget Sound Throwdown
Puget Sound Fire call report | March 26 to April 1

Puget Sound Fire call report | March 26 to April 1

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: March 26 to… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire call report | March 26 to April 1
Cantwell calls for presidential hate crime task force in wake of Kent shooting

Cantwell calls for presidential hate crime task force in wake of Kent shooting

Thirteen U.S. senators, led by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., called on the Trump administration Monday to launch a new presidential task force to prevent hate… Continue reading

Cantwell calls for presidential hate crime task force in wake of Kent shooting
Firefighters douse accidental commercial building fire

Firefighters douse accidental commercial building fire

A Puget Sound Fire investigator has determined that a fire in a deep fryer at Kent’s Conagra food processing plant Friday night in the 6300… Continue reading

Firefighters douse accidental commercial building fire
Legendary Beach Boys to perform at State Fair on Sept. 14

Legendary Beach Boys to perform at State Fair on Sept. 14

Pre-sale tickets available Wednesday

Legendary Beach Boys to perform at State Fair on Sept. 14
Thunderbirds, Silvertips to square off in second round | WHL playoffs

Thunderbirds, Silvertips to square off in second round | WHL playoffs

The Seattle Thunderbirds will face the Everett Silvertips in the second round of the Western Hockey League playoffs. The Silvertips defeated the Victoria Royals 3-2… Continue reading

Thunderbirds, Silvertips to square off in second round | WHL playoffs

MARY J. CLAUSEN

Mary J. Clausen was born 1934​ in​ Standpoint​,​ Idaho, passed away ​March 22, 2017.​ She leaves behind her husband Erling of 64 years​; one son… Continue reading

Thunderbirds sweep Americans | WHL playoffs

Thunderbirds sweep Americans | WHL playoffs

Await Everett-Victoria survivor in second round

Thunderbirds sweep Americans | WHL playoffs

Reader poll

How will the Mariners do this season?… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2017
State carbon tax would be harmful | Brunell

State carbon tax would be harmful | Brunell

A major hurdle for lawmakers in Olympia working to finish the next two-year state budget and adjourn is the so-called “carbon tax.” However, Gov. Jay… Continue reading

State carbon tax would be harmful | Brunell

Emerald Downs expands programing on Comcast SportsNet NW

Emerald Down racing will be featured on Comcast SportsNet NW for 104 hours of coverage during the 2017 live racing season. Coverage includes four hours… Continue reading