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Entenman sets Coffee Conversation for Dec. 14 in Kent

Entenman sets Coffee Conversation for Dec. 14 in Kent

State representative wants to hear from residents

  • Dec 4, 2019
Entenman sets Coffee Conversation for Dec. 14 in Kent
Pedestrian killed by Sounder train in Kent | Update

Pedestrian killed by Sounder train in Kent | Update

52-year-old man carried California ID

Pedestrian killed by Sounder train in Kent | Update
A new report, complete with recommendations to the Legislature, has been released by a statewide task force that was formed to address a lack of child care in Washington. File photo

Report outlines lack of child care in Washington

In King County, supply doesn’t meet demand for child care.

A new report, complete with recommendations to the Legislature, has been released by a statewide task force that was formed to address a lack of child care in Washington. File photo
Two lost German shepherds reunited with owners

Two lost German shepherds reunited with owners

Passerby brings dogs to Kent Police Department

  • Dec 3, 2019
Two lost German shepherds reunited with owners
City of Kent to offer six-week civics class

City of Kent to offer six-week civics class

Learn about how government works

  • Dec 3, 2019
City of Kent to offer six-week civics class
Kent firefighters kick off Toys for Joy program

Kent firefighters kick off Toys for Joy program

Donate new toys at local fire stations

  • Dec 2, 2019
Kent firefighters kick off Toys for Joy program
Should city of Kent form a park district for funding?

Should city of Kent form a park district for funding?

Consultant advises City Council to consider change

Should city of Kent form a park district for funding?
Demonstrators from La Resistencia protest Amazon’s involvement with ICE. Photo courtesy of La Resistencia

How will the U.S. respond to climate refugees?

Business as usual has been harder borders, are there other ways to address climate migration?

Demonstrators from La Resistencia protest Amazon’s involvement with ICE. Photo courtesy of La Resistencia
Donated warm socks for those in need. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Give back in Willow’s Place Hope for Families on Dec. 5

Thursday’s luncheon accepting donated clothing and other items for those in need

  • Dec 1, 2019
Donated warm socks for those in need. REPORTER FILE PHOTO
Puget Sound Fire photo

Fire damages four Kent apartment units, displacing a dozen residents; two cats perish

A fire damaged four Kent apartment units and displaced a dozen residents late Saturday night, the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority reported. There were no… Continue reading

  • Dec 1, 2019
Puget Sound Fire photo
Safe drug consumption sites have been recommended by the King County Heroin and Opioid Task Force. Pictured is a safe consumption site in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Photo supplied by ARCHES in Lethbridge

What’s been happening with safe injection sites?

There hasn’t been much coverage this year compared to the last couple years.

Safe drug consumption sites have been recommended by the King County Heroin and Opioid Task Force. Pictured is a safe consumption site in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Photo supplied by ARCHES in Lethbridge
File photo of a pothole

King County approves roads, bridges funding

The capital projects funding is significantly less than previous years.

File photo of a pothole
Russell Road to close in Kent near South 240th

Russell Road to close in Kent near South 240th

Water main work Dec. 2-13

  • Nov 27, 2019
Russell Road to close in Kent near South 240th
Michaud joins Kent City Council

Michaud joins Kent City Council

Mayor swears in newly elected member

  • Nov 27, 2019
Michaud joins Kent City Council
Kent’s Willis Street memorial sign honors Buckingham

Kent’s Willis Street memorial sign honors Buckingham

Led police, fire programs to fight drunk driving

  • Nov 27, 2019
Kent’s Willis Street memorial sign honors Buckingham
A “notice to vacate” sign was placed in the middle of a homeless encampment in Federal Way by FWPD officers before the encampment was cleaned in January 2019. Sound Publishing file photo

King County, Seattle could create joint homelessness response agency

It would be a unified agency and the overarching authority on addressing homelessness in the county.

A “notice to vacate” sign was placed in the middle of a homeless encampment in Federal Way by FWPD officers before the encampment was cleaned in January 2019. Sound Publishing file photo
A season to give

A season to give

From machines to messages, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites everyone to join its Light the World campaign

  • Nov 26, 2019
A season to give
Nominations now being accepted for exceptional volunteers

Nominations now being accepted for exceptional volunteers

Serve Washington is accepting nominations for awards that recognize and celebrate exceptional volunteers in communities throughout Washington state. These awards honor the exemplary service of… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2019
Nominations now being accepted for exceptional volunteers
Pacific Raceways stages large toy collection event Sunday, Dec. 1

Pacific Raceways stages large toy collection event Sunday, Dec. 1

Pacific Raceways hosts one of the largest one-day toy collections in the state on Sunday, Dec. 1. The annual Lexus of Bellevue Northwest Toy Run… Continue reading

  • Nov 26, 2019
Pacific Raceways stages large toy collection event Sunday, Dec. 1
City of Kent awards lodging tax grants to promote business, leisure travel

City of Kent awards lodging tax grants to promote business, leisure travel

Funds from state sales tax on hotel stays in town

City of Kent awards lodging tax grants to promote business, leisure travel