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Whitfield to run for Kent City Council

Whitfield to run for Kent City Council

Tye Whitfield announced on Wednesday that she will run for the Kent City Council. “I’m running for Kent City Council because I believe it’s time… Continue reading

Whitfield to run for Kent City Council
New food safety rating system coming to Kent in July

New food safety rating system coming to Kent in July

It has been two weeks since Public Health – Seattle & King County launched its food safety rating system. Have you seen the new restaurant… Continue reading

New food safety rating system coming to Kent in July

Change in property tax formula seen as revenue stream for state, schools | The Petri Dish

A bipartisan alliance of lawmakers wants to rewrite one of the state’s vaunted political commandments in order to restore a stream of dollars to schools… Continue reading

KCLS 2016 highlights: library continues to serve the many | Wasdin

It’s hard to believe 2017 is already here. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering, “Where did the time go?” Apparently, it went to the… Continue reading

This is what democracy looks like | Guest op

This is what democracy looks like | Guest op

By Staci Whitehouse/For the Kent Reporter My great-grandmother’s name was Beatrice, but she was fondly known to our family as Honeyma. She was the hard-working,… Continue reading

This is what democracy looks like | Guest op
Torn with Trump | Shiers cartoon

Torn with Trump | Shiers cartoon

Newly-elected President Donald Trump has shaken things up in America, first with his immigration ban and lately his pick for the U.S. Supreme Court.… Continue reading

Torn with Trump | Shiers cartoon
Torn with Trump | Shiers cartoon

Torn with Trump | Shiers cartoon

Newly-elected President Donald Trump has shaken things up in America, first with his immigration ban and lately his pick for the U.S. Supreme Court.… Continue reading

Torn with Trump | Shiers cartoon
Cut the cake and get back to work | Brunell

Cut the cake and get back to work | Brunell

Congratulations on your first hundred years, Boeing. Cut the cake and get back to work. Last July, Boeing passed the century mark growing to become… Continue reading

Cut the cake and get back to work | Brunell

Roger Newton Memorial R/C Model Hydro Show coming to Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum

The annual Roger Newton Memorial Remote Control Model Hydro Show returns to the Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum on Saturday, Feb. 11. The event is from… Continue reading

Kent-area community calendar | Feb. 1

Events Greater Seattle Postcard and Paper Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 18; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 19, Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Ave. N. Dealers from… Continue reading

Nickelback opens Washington State Fair concert series Sept. 1

Nickelback opens Washington State Fair concert series Sept. 1

Nickelback, one of Canada’s top rock bands, kicks off the Columbia Bank Concert Series at the Washington State Fair on Sept. 1. With more than… Continue reading

Nickelback opens Washington State Fair concert series Sept. 1
ALBERT NORMAN SWANSON

ALBERT NORMAN SWANSON

Big Al Swanson passed away December 30, 2016, at age 79. Al graduated from Kent-Meridian High School in 1956. Owner and Dealer of Al’s Chevron… Continue reading

ALBERT NORMAN SWANSON
T-Birds extinguish Blazers in overtime | WHL

T-Birds extinguish Blazers in overtime | WHL

Kolesar scores game-winning goal against Kamloops

T-Birds extinguish Blazers in overtime | WHL
Machinists at Kent’s Hytek Finishes to get pay raises

Machinists at Kent’s Hytek Finishes to get pay raises

Machinists Union members who work at Hytek Finishes in Kent will see pay increases as the result of their new union contract. Union members at… Continue reading

Machinists at Kent’s Hytek Finishes to get pay raises
New report summarizes marijuana health impacts

New report summarizes marijuana health impacts

Since the legalization of marijuana in Washington, there has been renewed interest in the scientific evidence related to marijuana and health. Now, thanks to the… Continue reading

New report summarizes marijuana health impacts

Reader poll

Should cities allow safe injection houses for intravenous drug users?… Continue reading

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Kent City Council annual retreat on Feb. 4

Kent City Council annual retreat on Feb. 4

The Kent City Council will discuss the funding of parks; possible legalization of recreational marijuana sales and processing; homelessness; strengthening communications; and other issues at… Continue reading

Kent City Council annual retreat on Feb. 4
FIRST students compete in state championship at the ShoWare Center

FIRST students compete in state championship at the ShoWare Center

Nearly 1,000 FIRST Washington youth compete at the FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship on Saturday at the ShoWare Center, 625 W.… Continue reading

FIRST students compete in state championship at the ShoWare Center
Kent offers Legacy of Love Projects workshop on Feb. 14

Kent offers Legacy of Love Projects workshop on Feb. 14

The city of Kent 50 Plus Program will host a Leave A Legacy of Love Projects workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb.… Continue reading

Kent offers Legacy of Love Projects workshop on Feb. 14
Kent woman allegedly used SUV to run over, kill man at Sammamish park | Update

Kent woman allegedly used SUV to run over, kill man at Sammamish park | Update

A 23-year-old Kent woman remains in custody with bail set at $1 million for investigation of vehicular homicide after she allegedly drove a SUV that… Continue reading

Kent woman allegedly used SUV to run over, kill man at Sammamish park | Update