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Legislature shines spotlight on public records requests, costs

Legislature shines spotlight on public records requests, costs

By Tim Gruver/WNPA Olympia News Bureau Public records are one of the most important tools citizens use to keep tabs on government, but emerging technologies… Continue reading

Legislature shines spotlight on public records requests, costs
Kent-area community calendar | March 1

Kent-area community calendar | March 1

Events 6th annual Wedding & Event Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 4, Green River College, Student Union Building, Grand Hall, 12401 SE 320th St., Auburn.… Continue reading

Kent-area community calendar | March 1
Expect heavy traffic Wednesday near Kent’s ShoWare Center

Expect heavy traffic Wednesday near Kent’s ShoWare Center

Drivers should expect heavy traffic late Wednesday afternoon and early evening around the ShoWare Center and downtown streets in Kent because of the large crowd… Continue reading

Expect heavy traffic Wednesday near Kent’s ShoWare Center
More trips, better reliability: Metro Transit adding bus service March 11

More trips, better reliability: Metro Transit adding bus service March 11

Metro Transit is adding more trips and improving service reliability beginning March 11 on more than 80 bus routes throughout King County. More trips are… Continue reading

More trips, better reliability: Metro Transit adding bus service March 11
State House passes bill to give local voters stronger voices

State House passes bill to give local voters stronger voices

The state House of Representatives passed the Washington Voting Rights Act on Monday in Olympia in an effort to give every community a voice in… Continue reading

State House passes bill to give local voters stronger voices
Congressman Reichert responds to Trump’s address

Congressman Reichert responds to Trump’s address

Congressman Dave Reichert, R-Auburn, made the following statement on Tuesday night after President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress: “Tonight, President Trump stood… Continue reading

Congressman Reichert responds to Trump’s address

Many illegal marijuana growers from last two years not charged with crime in King, Snohomish counties

Every year, police and fire departments across the region undercover illegal marijuana growing operations that cause large fires and contribute to the black market. But,… Continue reading

Sen. Murray responds to Trump’s address

Sen. Murray responds to Trump’s address

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., released the following statement after President Trump’s address on Tuesday night to a joint session of Congress. “President Trump has… Continue reading

Sen. Murray responds to Trump’s address

Reader poll

Should local police use drones?… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2017

KBAC offers Girls Who Code summer immersion program

Deadline for applications is March 17

Senate passes new humane treatment law

Senate passes new humane treatment law

Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, and animal advocates say dogs that are restrained for a period of time should have access to food and water, protection… Continue reading

Senate passes new humane treatment law

DARLENE JOYCE ALLEN

Darlene Joyce Allen was born on January 13, 1933 in Loup City, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. Darlene loved… Continue reading

Kent’s Airways Brewery to celebrate seventh anniversary

Kent’s Airways Brewery to celebrate seventh anniversary

Kent’s Airways Brewery and Tap Room, 8611 S. 212th St., will celebrate its seventh anniversary from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. The… Continue reading

Kent’s Airways Brewery to celebrate seventh anniversary
King County Flood District board wants study of response to potential dam failures

King County Flood District board wants study of response to potential dam failures

The King County Flood Control District Executive Board sent to the full Board of Supervisors a resolution on funding an analysis of the county’s flood… Continue reading

King County Flood District board wants study of response to potential dam failures
Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 19-25

Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 19-25

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Feb. 19-25 Total:… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 19-25

Prisoners released early, late spark corrective act: paperwork

By Tim Gruver/WNPA Olympia News Bureau Sloppy paperwork could be costing countless prisoners in the state’s Department of Corrections custody incorrect terms, in some instances… Continue reading

Christian music sensations Casting Crowns to play State Fair on Sept. 18

Christian music sensations Casting Crowns to play State Fair on Sept. 18

The Washington State Fair welcomes Casting Crowns with special guest Matthew West on Monday, Sept. 18, part of the Columbia Bank Concert Series. Prolific CCM… Continue reading

Christian music sensations Casting Crowns to play State Fair on Sept. 18
Thunderbirds down Silvertips, clinch playoff spot | WHL

Thunderbirds down Silvertips, clinch playoff spot | WHL

Barzal has goal, three assists in 6-1 victory

Thunderbirds down Silvertips, clinch playoff spot | WHL
Kneisler to play at Magic Flavors Café

Kneisler to play at Magic Flavors Café

Rob Kneisler, a finger-style guitarist, plays 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. this Friday at Magic Flavors. The café, a family-run establishment, is inside the Save-U-More market… Continue reading

Kneisler to play at Magic Flavors Café

Federal Way stops Kentwood in regional playoffs | 4A boys basketball

Rashon Slaughter pumped in a game-high 22 points as Federal Way defeated Kentwood 70-61 in a 4A state regional boys basketball playoff game at Puyallup… Continue reading