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Senate inquiry finds no evidence of sexist, racist remarks as alleged by Das

Senate inquiry finds no evidence of sexist, racist remarks as alleged by Das

Kent senator accused fellow Democratic Caucus members in June

Senate inquiry finds no evidence of sexist, racist remarks as alleged by Das
Free, reduced school meals available

Free, reduced school meals available

State school superintendent’s office encourages families to apply for programs

  • Sep 6, 2019
Free, reduced school meals available
Muckleshoot Tribe breaks ground in Auburn on 18-story, 400-room, luxury hotel

Muckleshoot Tribe breaks ground in Auburn on 18-story, 400-room, luxury hotel

When finished, it will be the largest of its kind in the state

Muckleshoot Tribe breaks ground in Auburn on 18-story, 400-room, luxury hotel
Sister seeks safer Kent intersection where brother was killed

Sister seeks safer Kent intersection where brother was killed

Pedestrians in fear crossing Reith Road

Sister seeks safer Kent intersection where brother was killed
Kent mayor to receive third WGU degree

Kent mayor to receive third WGU degree

Ralph to be given master’s of business administration Sept. 7 at T-Mobile Park

  • Sep 4, 2019
Kent mayor to receive third WGU degree
Kent City Council postpones vote on building water tower at small park

Kent City Council postpones vote on building water tower at small park

Leaders want more time to consider alternative West Hill sites after residents object to plan

Kent City Council postpones vote on building water tower at small park
Kent’s new YMCA prepares for Sept. 14 grand opening

Kent’s new YMCA prepares for Sept. 14 grand opening

U.S. Rep. Schrier: ‘It’s going to be a gem for the city’

Kent’s new YMCA prepares for Sept. 14 grand opening
Catch Sounder train in Kent to Seahawks game on Sunday

Catch Sounder train in Kent to Seahawks game on Sunday

Sept. 8 against Cincinnati Bengals

  • Sep 4, 2019
Catch Sounder train in Kent to Seahawks game on Sunday
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Sep 4, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report
Two new city of Kent department directors to begin jobs

Two new city of Kent department directors to begin jobs

Painter, Smith previously worked for Kent

Two new city of Kent department directors to begin jobs
Kent Municipal DUI Court recognizes first graduate | Update

Kent Municipal DUI Court recognizes first graduate | Update

New program aims to reduce recidivism, incarceration costs, traffic fatalities

  • Aug 30, 2019
Kent Municipal DUI Court recognizes first graduate | Update
Kent wants to be a ‘hub home’ for foster care

Kent wants to be a ‘hub home’ for foster care

State money backs the start of Mockingbird’s foster family model in the community

Kent wants to be a ‘hub home’ for foster care
In this January 2019 photo, Gov. Jay Inslee visited the new Children’s Home Society of Washington Highline Early Learning Center in Des Moines to applaud the benefits of early education programs and promote his funding proposal to continue to fund programs like it. Sound Publishing file photo

King County allocates $318 million for education

Money will go toward early education and postsecondary support.

In this January 2019 photo, Gov. Jay Inslee visited the new Children’s Home Society of Washington Highline Early Learning Center in Des Moines to applaud the benefits of early education programs and promote his funding proposal to continue to fund programs like it. Sound Publishing file photo
King County pushes back report on for-hire driver trafficking training

King County pushes back report on for-hire driver trafficking training

The report was originally due in October but has been extended until next spring.

King County pushes back report on for-hire driver trafficking training
Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection visits Kent-Covington, Sept. 6-8

Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection visits Kent-Covington, Sept. 6-8

Safely dispose of old car batteries, used motor oil, paint thinner and many other household hazardous items at no cost

  • Aug 29, 2019
Wastemobile household hazardous waste collection visits Kent-Covington, Sept. 6-8
Back to school in Kent

Back to school in Kent

District opens 150th year

  • Aug 29, 2019
Back to school in Kent
Kent apartment rental rates decline slightly in August

Kent apartment rental rates decline slightly in August

Prices down 0.5 percent from July; but up 1.4 percent from a year ago

  • Aug 29, 2019
Kent apartment rental rates decline slightly in August
Kent to add decorative lights to SR 167 underpass along West James Street

Kent to add decorative lights to SR 167 underpass along West James Street

City Council approves $237,476 contract to create safer, more inviting area

Kent to add decorative lights to SR 167 underpass along West James Street
State Auditor discusses government audits and fraud investigations

State Auditor discusses government audits and fraud investigations

State Auditor Pat McCarthy joined South King County mayors for King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer ’s August Good Eggs breakfast at Phoenix Rising Café… Continue reading

  • Aug 29, 2019
State Auditor discusses government audits and fraud investigations
The King County Courthouse. File photo

King County set to bring in tax-free housing funding

It’s set to reap $100 million over the next 20 years from state coffers.

The King County Courthouse. File photo