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Election results chart | Kent

Election results chart | Kent

City Council; school board; King County; state measures

  • Nov 10, 2019
Election results chart | Kent
Vehicles passing through flooded street. File photo

King County Flood Control District to vote on 2020 budget

The budget will fund a variety of programs across the county.

Vehicles passing through flooded street. File photo
A King County judge found the company misled customers into thinking it was a charity. Photo courtesy of the state Attorney General’s office

Judge rules Value Village deceived customers

The King County judge found the company misled customers into thinking it was a charity.

  • Nov 8, 2019
A King County judge found the company misled customers into thinking it was a charity. Photo courtesy of the state Attorney General’s office
Early morning shooting leaves man dead in East Hill apartment; police nab suspect

Early morning shooting leaves man dead in East Hill apartment; police nab suspect

Kent Police and detectives are investigating an overnight shooting that left a man dead at an apartment complex on East Hill. Officers dispatched to the… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2019
Early morning shooting leaves man dead in East Hill apartment; police nab suspect
Rotary Club of Kent honors Kentwood duo as Students of the Month

Rotary Club of Kent honors Kentwood duo as Students of the Month

On Tuesday the Rotary Club of Kent recognized two Students of the Month from Kentwood High School for their accomplishments in math and science: Sydney… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2019
Rotary Club of Kent honors Kentwood duo as Students of the Month
Cedar Grove donates, delivers compost to Hillside Parking Plots Community Garden in Kent

Cedar Grove donates, delivers compost to Hillside Parking Plots Community Garden in Kent

Cedar Grove made a recent donation of 20 yards of compost and delivered it to the World Relief Hillside Parking Plots Community Garden in Kent.… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2019
Cedar Grove donates, delivers compost to Hillside Parking Plots Community Garden in Kent
Hefty donation: Foster Farms brings tons of turkey to Northwest Harvest to help feed families in need

Hefty donation: Foster Farms brings tons of turkey to Northwest Harvest to help feed families in need

In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday, Northwest Harvest received a delivery of 800 donated turkeys – nearly 13,000 pounds, enough to serve 16,200 meals –… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2019
Hefty donation: Foster Farms brings tons of turkey to Northwest Harvest to help feed families in need
Kent Lutheran Church celebrates 130 years in the community

Kent Lutheran Church celebrates 130 years in the community

Kent Lutheran Church marked its 130th anniversary in the community last Saturday. Festivities included food, fellowship and a program that celebrated the church’s long history… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2019
Kent Lutheran Church celebrates 130 years in the community
Sound Transit Board to discuss impact of I-976 at Nov. 21 meeting

Sound Transit Board to discuss impact of I-976 at Nov. 21 meeting

Kent, Federal Way light rail extension project could be affected

Sound Transit Board to discuss impact of I-976 at Nov. 21 meeting
The Auburn Veterans Parade is one of the largest of its kind in the country. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter

Parade, events fill Saturday to honor veterans

For the Reporter Nearly 6,000 participants, 200 entries and 25 marching bands will proceed down Auburn’s Main Street from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2019
The Auburn Veterans Parade is one of the largest of its kind in the country. RACHEL CIAMPI, Auburn Reporter
Kent’s ShoWare Center losses hit $852K through third quarter

Kent’s ShoWare Center losses hit $852K through third quarter

Arena trying to recover from rough start to 2019

Kent’s ShoWare Center losses hit $852K through third quarter
Sound Transit to host public meetings about Federal Way Link light rail extension

Sound Transit to host public meetings about Federal Way Link light rail extension

Learn about construction, give input on station names Nov. 13 and 20

  • Nov 6, 2019
Sound Transit to host public meetings about Federal Way Link light rail extension
King County voters approve Medic One levy

King County voters approve Medic One levy

Measure passes easily for continued funding through 2025

  • Nov 6, 2019
King County voters approve Medic One levy
Three incumbents winning Kent City Council races

Three incumbents winning Kent City Council races

Thomas, Boyce and Larimer ahead; Michaud defeating Farah

Three incumbents winning Kent City Council races
I-976 is passing, worrying transit advocates

I-976 is passing, worrying transit advocates

The initiative promises $30 car tabs, but opponents say it will destroy state transit infrastructure.

I-976 is passing, worrying transit advocates
Voters are narrowly rejecting affirmative action

Voters are narrowly rejecting affirmative action

The no camp on affirmative action is winning by just over one point.

Voters are narrowly rejecting affirmative action
King County Council

King County Council incumbents ahead, with the exception of Gossett

Preliminary results are in for the King County Council races.

King County Council
Kent’s Puget Sound Fire purchases two new engines

Kent’s Puget Sound Fire purchases two new engines

Pierce Enforcer vehicles cost $618,000 each

Kent’s Puget Sound Fire purchases two new engines
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Nov 5, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report
Expect daytime traffic delays in Kent at Willis and Fourth Nov. 5-8

Expect daytime traffic delays in Kent at Willis and Fourth Nov. 5-8

Lanes to close, signals flashing red as crews construct utility trench

  • Nov 5, 2019
Expect daytime traffic delays in Kent at Willis and Fourth Nov. 5-8