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Construction begins for play-based learning center in Kent; Goddard School to open in winter 2020

Construction begins for play-based learning center in Kent; Goddard School to open in winter 2020

Construction for The Goddard School, an early childhood education facility, is underway in Kent. Local representatives and community members joined on-site owner Chelsey Milton for… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2019
Construction begins for play-based learning center in Kent; Goddard School to open in winter 2020
MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter

Patch patrol

Bernice Garcia and her children, Caleb and Sophia, try to steady and maneuver a clumsy wheelbarrow carrying their selected pumpkins from the Carpinito Brothers Pumpkin… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2019
MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter
Kent Police investigating fatal collision

Kent Police investigating fatal collision

Kent Police are investigating a motorcycle fatality collision that occurred in the 26300 block of Pacific Highway South on Tuesday night. At 10:47 p.m., Kent… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2019
Kent Police investigating fatal collision

Free Science on the Sound series offers range of topics at Highline’s MaST Center

Community members can hear from local, regional and national experts during free monthly presentations at Highline College’s Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center. The Science… Continue reading

  • Oct 18, 2019
Q&A with Kent City Council candidates Bhullar, Thomas

Q&A with Kent City Council candidates Bhullar, Thomas

Police, homelessness are among the issues

Q&A with Kent City Council candidates Bhullar, Thomas
Q&A with Kent City Council candidates Farah, Michaud

Q&A with Kent City Council candidates Farah, Michaud

Police staffing, homelessness are among the issues

Q&A with Kent City Council candidates Farah, Michaud
Number of shots fired calls trending down in Kent

Number of shots fired calls trending down in Kent

From high of 90 in 2017 to 49 so far this year

Number of shots fired calls trending down in Kent
The 2015 Wolverine Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan. Photo courtesy of the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

The smoky summer that wasn’t

While Washington had a mild season, wildfires burned near the Arctic.

The 2015 Wolverine Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan. Photo courtesy of the Washington Department of Natural Resources.
Motorcyclist killed on southbound SR 167 near Renton, Kent | Update

Motorcyclist killed on southbound SR 167 near Renton, Kent | Update

Driver in Oct. 11 crash identified as 59-year-old Grays Harbor County man

  • Oct 15, 2019
Motorcyclist killed on southbound SR 167 near Renton, Kent | Update
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Oct 15, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report
Bhullar leads campaign fundraising in Kent City Council races

Bhullar leads campaign fundraising in Kent City Council races

Contributions of $56,484 in his race to unseat incumbent Thomas

Bhullar leads campaign fundraising in Kent City Council races
Dane Scarimbolo and Dominique Torgerson run Four Horsemen Brewery in Kent. They were almost shut down in late 2017 by King County, which after years of letting them operate a brewery and taproom, decided they were in violation of county code. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

Proposed winery ordinance irks King County farmers, neighbors and businesses

Concerns include more traffic, higher land prices, code enforcement and compliance.

Dane Scarimbolo and Dominique Torgerson run Four Horsemen Brewery in Kent. They were almost shut down in late 2017 by King County, which after years of letting them operate a brewery and taproom, decided they were in violation of county code. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
Former Kent soccer team owner sentenced to 12 years for sexual assaults

Former Kent soccer team owner sentenced to 12 years for sexual assaults

Dion Earl receives sentence in Arizona

Former Kent soccer team owner sentenced to 12 years for sexual assaults
Two Federal Way gang members charged with murder of teen dumped in Green River

Two Federal Way gang members charged with murder of teen dumped in Green River

Suspects allegedly beat Des Moines boy with a bat, chopped him with a machete

Two Federal Way gang members charged with murder of teen dumped in Green River
City of Kent to host open house about Willis Street roundabout

City of Kent to host open house about Willis Street roundabout

Project plans to be discussed Nov. 7 at City Hall

City of Kent to host open house about Willis Street roundabout
Entenman to host coffee, conversation Oct. 19 in downtown Kent

Entenman to host coffee, conversation Oct. 19 in downtown Kent

State representative to be at Cafe on Fourth

  • Oct 11, 2019
Entenman to host coffee, conversation Oct. 19 in downtown Kent
First weekend of light rail disruption is Oct. 11-13

First weekend of light rail disruption is Oct. 11-13

Buses to replace Link for service between SODO and Capitol Hill

  • Oct 10, 2019
First weekend of light rail disruption is Oct. 11-13
Kent Police Chief Padilla seeks funds for more officers

Kent Police Chief Padilla seeks funds for more officers

Makes case in front of Kent Chamber of Commerce

Kent Police Chief Padilla seeks funds for more officers
State Board of Health passes emergency ban on flavored vapor products

State Board of Health passes emergency ban on flavored vapor products

The Washington State Board of Health on Wednesday passed an emergency rule banning the sale of flavored vapor products or any products that will be… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2019
State Board of Health passes emergency ban on flavored vapor products
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Oct 10, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report