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Universities’ secret presidential selection process sparks Senate oversight proposal

By Tim Gruver/WNPA Olympia News Bureau Applicants for universities’ top leadership positions may have to answer to your state senator rather than a board of… Continue reading

Parked semi-truck ignites house fire in Kent

Parked semi-truck ignites house fire in Kent

A mechanical failure in a semi-truck parked in front of a house led to a fire in the semi that extended into the home late… Continue reading

Parked semi-truck ignites house fire in Kent
Thunderbirds’ Sami sinks Winterhawks | WHL

Thunderbirds’ Sami sinks Winterhawks | WHL

Moilanen delivers game-tying and shootout-winning goals at Portland

Thunderbirds’ Sami sinks Winterhawks | WHL

Thriving state marijuana market gets potful of legislative attention

By Tim Gruver/WNPA Olympia News Bureau A number of bills in the Washington Legislature could change the way people buy, sell and grow marijuana. The… Continue reading

Thunderbirds fly past Winterhawks | WHL

Thunderbirds fly past Winterhawks | WHL

Bear has two goals, two assists in 5-3 win over Portland

Thunderbirds fly past Winterhawks | WHL

Americans double up Thunderbirds | WHL

The Tri-City Americans defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-2 in a Western Hockey League game Friday night at the Toyota Center in Kennewick. The T-Birds are… Continue reading

9th annual Rock & Worship Roadshow comes to ShoWare on March 17

9th annual Rock & Worship Roadshow comes to ShoWare on March 17

Lineup includes Chapman, Battistelli, Rend Collective, Passion and others

9th annual Rock & Worship Roadshow comes to ShoWare on March 17
Rotary Club of Kent honors Kent-Meridian students

Rotary Club of Kent honors Kent-Meridian students

The (Noon) Rotary Club of Kent recently recently recognized its Students of the Month – Kent-Meridian High School’s Rose Reed and Simon Manivong – for… Continue reading

Rotary Club of Kent honors Kent-Meridian students
Kentridge swimmers, coach receive all-league honors

Kentridge swimmers, coach receive all-league honors

After winning the North Puget Sound League Cascade Division and league titles, the Kentridge High School boys swim team coach and several swimmers have earned… Continue reading

Kentridge swimmers, coach receive all-league honors

Spring Fair features Motorsport Mayhem; tickets on sale

Motorsport Mayhem, presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts, returns to the Washington State Spring Fair in Puyallup on April 21, 22, and 23. The Monster Truck… Continue reading

Northwest Flower & Garden Show opens next week

Northwest Flower & Garden Show opens next week

The Northwest Flower & Garden Show opens next Wednesday – blending spectacular garden displays with a major focus on edible and sustainable gardening trends. The… Continue reading

Northwest Flower & Garden Show opens next week
Seattle Home Show features latest trends; event runs Feb. 18-26

Seattle Home Show features latest trends; event runs Feb. 18-26

Tiny homes are big, pools and spas are now digital and the smart home is now the smartphone home – and more – when the… Continue reading

Seattle Home Show features latest trends; event runs Feb. 18-26
Stars fall to Fury, 7-5 | MASL

Stars fall to Fury, 7-5 | MASL

Megson contributes three assists in second-half surge

Stars fall to Fury, 7-5 | MASL

Making a stand

I am writing a followup to my letter published Feb. 3 (“Ashamed to be an American”). What a difference two weeks can make. Three superheroes… Continue reading

Lawmakers battle over who should pay for schools | The Petri Dish

Lawmakers battle over who should pay for schools | The Petri Dish

This may surprise you, but one thing legislative leaders and the governor agree on is that new taxes are needed to help cover the state’s… Continue reading

Lawmakers battle over who should pay for schools | The Petri Dish
Sen. Keiser says ICE arrest of Des Moines man cause for alarm

Sen. Keiser says ICE arrest of Des Moines man cause for alarm

Responding to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrest of Des Moines resident Daniel Ramirez Medina, a deferred action for childhood arrivals recipient, Sen. Karen… Continue reading

Sen. Keiser says ICE arrest of Des Moines man cause for alarm
King County brings secure medicine return program to the region

King County brings secure medicine return program to the region

Program aims to decrease the risk of drug abuse, overdose and preventable poisonings

King County brings secure medicine return program to the region
Kent brothers part swift waters

Kent brothers part swift waters

Kent’s raceboat brothers – Ryan Gowin and Daniel Korpe – came away with national honors from their solid 2016 performances on the water. Gowin, a… Continue reading

Kent brothers part swift waters
Taking February to heart: answers to common questions

Taking February to heart: answers to common questions

By MultiCare Health System February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death for men and women in the United… Continue reading

Taking February to heart: answers to common questions
Oberto Brands donates $100,000 to help build Kent YMCA

Oberto Brands donates $100,000 to help build Kent YMCA

Kent-based Oberto Brands announced on Thursday its commitment of a $100,000 gift to help build a Kent YMCA. This funding expands the YMCA’s reach and… Continue reading

Oberto Brands donates $100,000 to help build Kent YMCA