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Gov. Jay Inslee with legislators during the media availability on Thursday in Olympia about an executive order signed by Inslee reaffirming Washington’s commitment to tolerance, diversity and inclusiveness. Courtesy Photo/Governor’s Office

Inslee signs executive order to protect rights, services for state immigrants

Gov. Jay Inslee signed an executive order on Thursday affirming and clarifying Washington state’s policies for state agencies who provide services to immigrant Washingtonians. “Washington… Continue reading

Gov. Jay Inslee with legislators during the media availability on Thursday in Olympia about an executive order signed by Inslee reaffirming Washington’s commitment to tolerance, diversity and inclusiveness. Courtesy Photo/Governor’s Office

Stars roll out first-round playoff dates

The Tacoma Stars have announced their potential first-round playoff dates, should the club qualify for the 2016-17 Major Arena Soccer League postseason. Postseason play for… Continue reading

Study: Highline added $631.5 million to local economy

Study: Highline added $631.5 million to local economy

Research quantifies college’s economic impact on region, residents

Study: Highline added $631.5 million to local economy

Educators, parents, students and Supreme Court await Legislature’s basic-education funding solution

By Grace Swanson/WNPA Olympia News Bureau West Valley School District Superintendent Gene Sementi, like other Washington educators, is waiting as legislators wrestle to find a… Continue reading

TAMI CHARLTON-COOK

TAMI CHARLTON-COOK

Tami Sue Charlton-Cook, 58, of Kelso, Washington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday Feb. 20, 2017. She was born Nov. 6,… Continue reading

TAMI CHARLTON-COOK
Inslee opposes Trump admininstration decision on transgender bathrooms

Inslee opposes Trump admininstration decision on transgender bathrooms

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee issued the following statement on Wednesday about the Trump administration removing protections for transgender students: “I strongly oppose the Trump Administration’s… Continue reading

Inslee opposes Trump admininstration decision on transgender bathrooms
Stars to host Mustangs on Friday | MASL

Stars to host Mustangs on Friday | MASL

Tacoma looks to clinch a playoff berth

Stars to host Mustangs on Friday | MASL
Washington Thoroughbred racing icon Jim Penney dies at age 82

Washington Thoroughbred racing icon Jim Penney dies at age 82

Legendary trainer leaves his mark

Washington Thoroughbred racing icon Jim Penney dies at age 82
Protesters demand Congressman Reichert meet with constituents

Protesters demand Congressman Reichert meet with constituents

Facebook Live event was inadequate, District 8 residents say

Protesters demand Congressman Reichert meet with constituents
Constantine offers support for Planned Parenthood in fight for funds

Constantine offers support for Planned Parenthood in fight for funds

Public Health – Seattle and King County and Planned Parenthood announced significant progress in two key indicators for women’s health: reducing the number of teen… Continue reading

Constantine offers support for Planned Parenthood in fight for funds
Mayor Cooke, Council President Boyce proclaim Kent a Welcoming City

Mayor Cooke, Council President Boyce proclaim Kent a Welcoming City

The recent executive orders by President Donald Trump, particularly those related to immigrants and refugees, have been a source of concern and fear for many… Continue reading

Mayor Cooke, Council President Boyce proclaim Kent a Welcoming City

Democrats seek to shield Washingtonians from President’s executive orders

By Enrique Pérez de la Rosa/WNPA Olympia News Bureau Washington State Democrats have introduced legislation they say will protect residents from recent presidential executive orders.… Continue reading

Rodeo, Granger Smith and Easton Corbin bring party to the State Fair

Rodeo, Granger Smith and Easton Corbin bring party to the State Fair

The PRCA Rodeo comes to the Washington State Fair on Sept. 7-11, a big weekend party that includes country music’s Granger Smith and Easton Corbin.… Continue reading

Rodeo, Granger Smith and Easton Corbin bring party to the State Fair
Rock legend Steven Tyler takes the Washington State Fair stage Sept. 3

Rock legend Steven Tyler takes the Washington State Fair stage Sept. 3

Pre-sale tickets available Wednesday, general public Saturday

Rock legend Steven Tyler takes the Washington State Fair stage Sept. 3
Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 12-18

Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 12-18

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves Kent, Covington and SeaTac: Feb. 12-18 Total:… Continue reading

Puget Sound Fire call report | Feb. 12-18
Troutner to run for Kent City Council

Troutner to run for Kent City Council

Toni Troutner will try a second time to get elected to the Kent City Council. Troutner, who lost a close race to Brenda Fincher for… Continue reading

Troutner to run for Kent City Council

Kentridge girls must travel, face Moses Lake in regional state playoff | 4A basketball

Kentridge takes on Moses Lake in the regional round of the 4A state girls basketball playoffs this Saturday. Tipoff is 4 p.m. at Big Bend… Continue reading

Kentwood boys stop Federal Way again, this time for district crown; Kentridge advances | 4A basketball

For the second time this month, Kentwood defused Federal Way for local boys basketball supremacy. The fifth-ranked Conquerors, behind Rayvaughn Bolton’s 20 points, defeated the… Continue reading

Kent patrol car, fire truck struck in separate DUI crashes

Kent patrol car, fire truck struck in separate DUI crashes

Drunken drivers struck and damaged a Kent Police car and a Kent Fire truck in separate incidents Sunday, according to Kent Police. A DUI driver… Continue reading

Kent patrol car, fire truck struck in separate DUI crashes
Trump travel ban echoes World War II Japanese-Americans’ internment order

Trump travel ban echoes World War II Japanese-Americans’ internment order

By Enrique Pérez de la Rosa/WNPA Olympia News Bureau On March 30, 1942, about four months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, then-22-year-old Kay… Continue reading

Trump travel ban echoes World War II Japanese-Americans’ internment order