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Berrios plans campaign kickoff for Kent mayor

Berrios plans campaign kickoff for Kent mayor

Jim Berrios will have a campaign kickoff for Kent mayor from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at the Golden Steer Steak n’… Continue reading

Berrios plans campaign kickoff for Kent mayor
Kent realtor honored

Kent realtor honored

Marti Reeder, realtor and managing broker with John L. Scott’s Covington-Kent-Maple Valley office, has earned the Chairman’s Circle Award for the third consecutive year. Reeder… Continue reading

Kent realtor honored
AG Ferguson’s lawsuit forces President Trump to yield on travel ban

AG Ferguson’s lawsuit forces President Trump to yield on travel ban

In the wake of President Donald Trump conceding defeat on key provisions of his original executive order, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday pledged… Continue reading

AG Ferguson’s lawsuit forces President Trump to yield on travel ban

Kent-area middle school sports standings

Wrestling, girls basketball seasons underway

Country music’s Thomas Rhett performs at State Fair on Sept. 20

Country music’s Thomas Rhett performs at State Fair on Sept. 20

Pre-sale tickets on sale March 8; general public March 11

Country music’s Thomas Rhett performs at State Fair on Sept. 20
Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 26-March 4

Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 26-March 4

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Feb. 26-March 4… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 26-March 4
Silvertips slide past Thunderbirds | WHL

Silvertips slide past Thunderbirds | WHL

Strand, Kolesar score in 4-2 loss to Everett

Silvertips slide past Thunderbirds | WHL
Stars wrap up season with 4-3 loss to Sockers | MASL

Stars wrap up season with 4-3 loss to Sockers | MASL

Match draws sellout crowd of 4,900 at ShoWare

Stars wrap up season with 4-3 loss to Sockers | MASL
Pacing the West race | WHL

Pacing the West race | WHL

Thunderbirds defeat American to snag lead in conference chase

Pacing the West race | WHL
Oppose universal health care? Military doesn’t

Oppose universal health care? Military doesn’t

I am a Navy veteran who served as a Hospital Corpsman for six years. While I was stationed in California, I treated active duty service… Continue reading

Oppose universal health care? Military doesn’t
47th District legislators set town hall in Kent on March 18

47th District legislators set town hall in Kent on March 18

Legislators from the 47th District will share the latest news and answer questions at a town hall meeting on Saturday, March 18 in Kent. The… Continue reading

47th District legislators set town hall in Kent on March 18
Kent residents earn degrees from WGU

Kent residents earn degrees from WGU

The following Kent residents have received their degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The university held its 32nd semi-annual commencement ceremony at the Disney Coronado… Continue reading

Kent residents earn degrees from WGU
Kent Station presents Moolah for Schoolah scholarship fundraiser

Kent Station presents Moolah for Schoolah scholarship fundraiser

Kent Station hosts its annual college scholarship fundraiser – Moolah for Schoolah – for Green River College students throughout March. Kent Station began the program… Continue reading

Kent Station presents Moolah for Schoolah scholarship fundraiser
Greg Thomas selected to lead King County Sheriff’s Office Southeast Precinct

Greg Thomas selected to lead King County Sheriff’s Office Southeast Precinct

Officer with three decades of service to lead office serving District 9

Greg Thomas selected to lead King County Sheriff’s Office Southeast Precinct
City farming and food access focus of new summit at Highline College

City farming and food access focus of new summit at Highline College

Free 2-day event fights food desert in South King County

City farming and food access focus of new summit at Highline College
Senate passes ‘New Voices Act,’ protecting free speech for student journalists | VIDEO

Senate passes ‘New Voices Act,’ protecting free speech for student journalists | VIDEO

Free speech for student journalists reporting in school newspapers would be protected under legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Fain, which passed the Senate on Thursday.… Continue reading

Senate passes ‘New Voices Act,’ protecting free speech for student journalists | VIDEO
State Patrol to crack down on drivers following too close

State Patrol to crack down on drivers following too close

State Patrol troopers will focus on drivers following too close during a March 7-9 crackdown statewide. Last year, the WSP investigated more than 9,500 collisions… Continue reading

State Patrol to crack down on drivers following too close
State Patrol seeks witnesses to Highway 167 vehicular assault near Kent

State Patrol seeks witnesses to Highway 167 vehicular assault near Kent

Washington State Patrol detectives are seeking witnesses to a vehicular assault that occurred at about 3:03 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the southbound lanes… Continue reading

State Patrol seeks witnesses to Highway 167 vehicular assault near Kent
Drop off items at Wastemobile in Kent March 10-12

Drop off items at Wastemobile in Kent March 10-12

The Wastemobile, a traveling household hazardous waste collection service in King County, will be in Kent from March 10-12. The Wastemobile will be in the… Continue reading

Drop off items at Wastemobile in Kent March 10-12
Good match, good friends

Good match, good friends

The Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP) wants to thank the Tacoma Stars and their organizer, John Crouch, for inviting the KDP to play a soccer scrimmage… Continue reading

Good match, good friends