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Jeff Thungc, of JLT Web Solutions.

Kent web designer knows where you’re coming from and where you want to be!

If you run a small business, you know that a great online presence is important — even more so over the last two years as… Continue reading

Jeff Thungc, of JLT Web Solutions.
King County Local Dive

Website aids Ukrainians; criminal justice reform under scrutiny | King County Local Dive

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

King County Local Dive
Carolyn H. Yamada | Obituary

Carolyn H. Yamada | Obituary

Passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022, at the age of 79. Born October 11, 1942 at Tule Lake Internment Camp Newell, California. Preceded in… Continue reading

Carolyn H. Yamada | Obituary
James Bryan Bruer | Obituary

James Bryan Bruer | Obituary

James Bryan Bruer (Jim), 78 years of age, of Kent, WA and formally Missoula, MT, passed away on 2/20/2022. Jim was born in Lac Qui… Continue reading

James Bryan Bruer | Obituary
Cait Carr, left, and Aly (Carr) Lacey pose for a photo in their varsity jackets. The sisters played together at Auburn Mountainview High School, but now coach girls basketball at Auburn Mountainview and Kentlake High School, respectively. COURTESY PHOTO, Marla Carr

Two sisters, once teammates, now coaching against each other

Carr sisters coach high school girls basketball at Kentlake, Auburn Mountainview

Cait Carr, left, and Aly (Carr) Lacey pose for a photo in their varsity jackets. The sisters played together at Auburn Mountainview High School, but now coach girls basketball at Auburn Mountainview and Kentlake High School, respectively. COURTESY PHOTO, Marla Carr
Cartoon by Frank Shiers

The Batman vs. The Mask Mandate | Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Pamela Williams, King County Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman. The Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program depends on local citizen volunteers to visit, resolve complaints, and advocate for the rights of residents.

Volunteering is a Win-Win

It’s been two years since the COVID deadly outbreak. No population was more harmed by the pandemic than residents and staff of long term care,… Continue reading

Pamela Williams, King County Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman. The Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program depends on local citizen volunteers to visit, resolve complaints, and advocate for the rights of residents.
King County Local Dive

King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

King County Local Dive
Jayendrina Singha Ray’s research interests include postcolonial studies, spatial literary studies, British literature, and rhetoric and composition. Prior to teaching in the U.S., she worked as an editor with Routledge and taught English at colleges in India. She is a resident of Kirkland.

Metaverse: Old wine in a new bottle? | Guest column

The metaverse is a space caught at the cusp of the physical and the nonphysical. Not a radically different space per se, but one that,… Continue reading

Jayendrina Singha Ray’s research interests include postcolonial studies, spatial literary studies, British literature, and rhetoric and composition. Prior to teaching in the U.S., she worked as an editor with Routledge and taught English at colleges in India. She is a resident of Kirkland.
Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Huge $1.45B revenue surplus | Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Ruth Bowman | Obituary

Ruth Bowman | Obituary

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR RUTH LYONS BOWMAN will be held Saturday, May 21st at 2:00 PM (Noon Seattle time) at the Manchester (Indiana) Church of the… Continue reading

Ruth Bowman | Obituary
Lillian Ida Kelly | Obituary

Lillian Ida Kelly | Obituary

On Monday, Feb. 14, our beloved Lillian Ida Kelly passed away at the age of 90. We find comfort knowing she was able to join… Continue reading

Lillian Ida Kelly | Obituary
Robert Wagner | Obituary

Robert Wagner | Obituary

Robert Wagner passed away on January 9, 2022 at 97. He leaves behind his loving wife Maxine of 38 years He is survived by three… Continue reading

Robert Wagner | Obituary
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Michael Carney chosen as Kent School District Teacher of the Year

Teaches sixth grade math, science at Scenic Hill Elementary

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Training begins for 2022 Emerald Downs season

121 horses on the Auburn grounds in preparation for May 15 opening

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Kenyan Community International Church building close to completion

By Emily Riehl, For the Kent Reporter The Kenyan Community International Church is in the process of relocating to their own new building in Kent,… Continue reading

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Amanda Knox finds a fresh start on Vashon

Knox and Robinson bought a home on the island in 2019 just before the pandemic arrived. They’ve since married and had a baby girl.

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Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference from Feb. 17, 2022.

Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings

They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.

Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference from Feb. 17, 2022.
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A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo.

Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances

The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.

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A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo.
Washington State Capitol Building. File photo

Editorial: Taxpayers deserve down payment on tax reforms

By The Herald Editorial Board Reform of the state’s tax system wasn’t at the top of the to-do list for this session of the Washington… Continue reading

Washington State Capitol Building. File photo