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Kent’s James Street floods again

Kent’s James Street floods again

City of Kent Public Works Department crews closed James Street between Woodford Avenue North and Central Avenue North for a few hours Thursday morning due… Continue reading

Kent’s James Street floods again

Hockey Challenge returns to ShoWare on Saturday, a benefit for the Ronald McDonald House

The Hockey Challenge, a six-game benefit for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska, returns Saturday at the ShoWare Center. Games will… Continue reading

Meeker Middle School cheerleading team captures state title

Meeker Middle School cheerleading team captures state title

Meeker Middle School cheerleading team take state The Meeker Middle School cheerleading team ended its competition season as WSCCA (Washington State Cheerleading Coaches Association) champions.… Continue reading

Meeker Middle School cheerleading team captures state title
Statewide survey shows cellphone use greatest cause of distracted driving

Statewide survey shows cellphone use greatest cause of distracted driving

The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) released the results of a first-ever statewide observational survey of distracted drivers. The survey found that cellphone use is… Continue reading

Statewide survey shows cellphone use greatest cause of distracted driving
Stars to meet Fury in final regular-season road match | MASL

Stars to meet Fury in final regular-season road match | MASL

Divisional match kicks off Thursday

Stars to meet Fury in final regular-season road match | MASL
Artists invited to submit works for Kent Summer Art Exhibit

Artists invited to submit works for Kent Summer Art Exhibit

The city of Kent wants artists to submit prints, photographs, paintings, works on paper and other types of artwork for the juried Kent Summer Art… Continue reading

Artists invited to submit works for Kent Summer Art Exhibit
Washington has lots riding on NAFTA | Brunell

Washington has lots riding on NAFTA | Brunell

In 1993, President Bill Clinton was pictured holding a Washington state apple while promoting the virtues of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). That… Continue reading

Washington has lots riding on NAFTA | Brunell
Kent woman pleads not guilty to Sammamish hit-and-run death

Kent woman pleads not guilty to Sammamish hit-and-run death

Ka’Deidre Rials, the 23-year-old Kent woman charged with a felony hit-and-run in the Sammamish death of 22-year-old Mo Radcliffe, pleaded not guilty to all charges… Continue reading

Kent woman pleads not guilty to Sammamish hit-and-run death
Valentine’s Day couple

Valentine’s Day couple

Aegis of Kent hosts dinner for the Huffmans as they approach their 70th wedding anniversary

Valentine’s Day couple
Interurban Center for the Arts to host Be Artful

Interurban Center for the Arts to host Be Artful

Feb. 23 event supports art docent programs in local schools

Interurban Center for the Arts to host Be Artful
King County executive proposes spending $750,000 to support, defend immigrants

King County executive proposes spending $750,000 to support, defend immigrants

As fear grows in King County’s immigrant and refugee community, County Executive Dow Constantine on Wednesday announced a plan to provide rapid response services, including… Continue reading

King County executive proposes spending $750,000 to support, defend immigrants
Thunderbirds turn back Rebels, 4-1 | WHL

Thunderbirds turn back Rebels, 4-1 | WHL

Gropp has goal, two assists in win over Red Deer

Thunderbirds turn back Rebels, 4-1 | WHL

Reporter reader poll

What do you think of President Trump's performance so far?… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2017
JON DALE KAY

JON DALE KAY

Jon Dale Kay, of Kent, Washingon, passed away at the age of 76, the night of February 2, 2017 following a five year battle with… Continue reading

JON DALE KAY
Kent’s Torklift Central founder Jon Kay dies at age 76

Kent’s Torklift Central founder Jon Kay dies at age 76

Jon Kay, the founder of Kent’s Torklift Central, died at the age of 76 the night of Feb. 2, while holding the hand of his… Continue reading

Kent’s Torklift Central founder Jon Kay dies at age 76
EVERETT DAVID McCOOEY, JR.

EVERETT DAVID McCOOEY, JR.

December 7, 1935 - January 11, 2017 A resident of Kent for 27 years, Everett was a loving husband and father. He was an active… Continue reading

EVERETT DAVID McCOOEY, JR.
What is the right amount of sleep? | Gustafson

What is the right amount of sleep? | Gustafson

By Timi Gustafson, R.D./For the Reporter The importance of getting enough sleep is undisputed among experts. But research also suggests that too much shut-eye may… Continue reading

What is the right amount of sleep? | Gustafson
Rockets fly past Thunderbirds | WHL

Rockets fly past Thunderbirds | WHL

Bear, Kolesar, Gropp score in 6-3 loss at Kelowna

Rockets fly past Thunderbirds | WHL

Legislative proposal overhauls initiative review process to assure constitutionality

By Tim Gruver/WNPA Olympia News Bureau A lot of time and money goes into writing initiatives you vote on each November, all of which goes… Continue reading

4Culture to provide office hours at the Kent Library every third Tuesday of the month

In an effort to reach more people in Kent, 4Culture, King County’s cultural funding agency will offer office hours at the Kent Library every third… Continue reading