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Regional homelessness authority approved by King County, Seattle

The authority will consolidate crisis response and services into one entity.

Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Dec 17, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report
Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production

Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production

Suspension expected to begin in January

Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production
Rotarians honor Mountain View Academy students, support KYFS for Shop With A Cop event

Rotarians honor Mountain View Academy students, support KYFS for Shop With A Cop event

The Rotary Club of Kent recently recognized two students from Mountain View Academy as Students of the Month, above. Pictured are Club President Erik Olsen,… Continue reading

  • Dec 16, 2019
Rotarians honor Mountain View Academy students, support KYFS for Shop With A Cop event
Rotary Club of Kent accepting donations for annual auction

Rotary Club of Kent accepting donations for annual auction

The Rotary Club of Kent is accepting donations and reservations for its annual charity auction. With the theme “Create,” the auction takes place Saturday, Feb.… Continue reading

  • Dec 16, 2019
Rotary Club of Kent accepting donations for annual auction
Sound Transit to receive $790 million federal grant, $629 million loan for light rail extension

Sound Transit to receive $790 million federal grant, $629 million loan for light rail extension

Project to go from SeaTac through Kent to Federal Way

  • Dec 16, 2019
Sound Transit to receive $790 million federal grant, $629 million loan for light rail extension
A much-needed east-west connection for Kent

A much-needed east-west connection for Kent

City, project leaders welcome completed phase of South 224th Street extension, bridge

A much-needed east-west connection for Kent
What can be done to keep Kent schools safe?

What can be done to keep Kent schools safe?

School district releases procedures

  • Dec 16, 2019
What can be done to keep Kent schools safe?
Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples

Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples

There’s a wide range of subjects they hope to address when the 2020 session begins next month.

  • Dec 16, 2019
  • By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer
  • Politics
Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples
Media day at OMF to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle June 19, 2019. File photo

King, Pierce county officials want answers on Sound Transit fare enforcement disparities

The transit agency reported in October that black riders were more likely than others to get fined.

Media day at OMF to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle June 19, 2019. File photo
Red Cross helping victims of Kent apartment fire; emergency shelter moves to new location
Red Cross helping victims of Kent apartment fire; emergency shelter moves to new location
Fire critically injures Kent resident with burns

Fire critically injures Kent resident with burns

Puget Sound Fire and King County Medic 1 treated a severe burn victim at her Kent home Friday night. She was treated and transported by… Continue reading

  • Dec 14, 2019
Fire critically injures Kent resident with burns
Kent apartment fire injures one; displaces residents in 90 units | Update

Kent apartment fire injures one; displaces residents in 90 units | Update

Friday morning near Kent Des Moines Road and Reith Road

  • Dec 13, 2019
Kent apartment fire injures one; displaces residents in 90 units | Update
Kent School Board swears in three new members

Kent School Board swears in three new members

Bowen, Bettinger and Hamada

  • Dec 13, 2019
Kent School Board swears in three new members
Show of heart: Lord Riderz Christian Car Club extends a helping hand to those in need

Show of heart: Lord Riderz Christian Car Club extends a helping hand to those in need

‘We want to make a difference that matters’

  • Dec 13, 2019
Show of heart: Lord Riderz Christian Car Club extends a helping hand to those in need
Kent Winterfest warms the holiday heart

Kent Winterfest warms the holiday heart

Carolers, families and children came to the Town Square Plaza for the annual Kent Winterfest Celebration last Saturday. Presented by the Kent Lions Club, the… Continue reading

  • Dec 13, 2019
Kent Winterfest warms the holiday heart
Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

Seattle’s homelessness committee aligned the city’s plan with King County’s.

Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote
Kent City Councilmember Kaur receives Certificate of Municipal Leadership award

Kent City Councilmember Kaur receives Certificate of Municipal Leadership award

Association of Washington Cities training program

  • Dec 12, 2019
Kent City Councilmember Kaur receives Certificate of Municipal Leadership award
King County’s current climate action plan was adopted in 2015 and has provided a blueprint for reducing emissions and preparing for climate change. File photo

King County approves environmental justice provision

An update to the King County climate action plan should include an environmental justice framing as it’s developed over the coming months. The King County… Continue reading

King County’s current climate action plan was adopted in 2015 and has provided a blueprint for reducing emissions and preparing for climate change. File photo
Kent City Council selects Troutner as new president

Kent City Council selects Troutner as new president

Controversial choice: Kaur alleges conflict of interest with mayor

Kent City Council selects Troutner as new president