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Prosecutors charge Kent man with first-degree murder in Sperling case

Prosecutors charge Kent man with first-degree murder in Sperling case

Kainth reportedly shot Sperling in pickup bed while speeding down street

Prosecutors charge Kent man with first-degree murder in Sperling case
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Rotary Club of Kent honors Kentwood students

The Rotary Club of Kent (noon) recently recognized its Students of the Month from Kentwood High School: Jayla Harris for math and science and Kevin… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2019
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Auburn’s Mena serves as page for Sen. Das in Olympia

Auburn’s Mena serves as page for Sen. Das in Olympia

Abbygail Mena, 14, served as a page in the state Senate during the week of April 1. Pages are sponsored by the senator from their… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2019
Auburn’s Mena serves as page for Sen. Das in Olympia
Governor signs Das bill to protect consumers from inflated home values

Governor signs Das bill to protect consumers from inflated home values

Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday signed a bill into law that will increase transparency in Washington’s appraisal management companies and ensure the state’s appraisal management… Continue reading

  • Apr 20, 2019
Governor signs Das bill to protect consumers from inflated home values
City hires land-use consultant to help with Kent Industrial Valley plan

City hires land-use consultant to help with Kent Industrial Valley plan

Contract for up to $150,000 over the next two years

City hires land-use consultant to help with Kent Industrial Valley plan
Valley Com hosts academy June 1; public invited

Valley Com hosts academy June 1; public invited

Have you ever wondered how a 911 center works? What happens when you call 911? Valley Communications Center 911 in Kent is sponsoring a one-day… Continue reading

  • Apr 19, 2019
Valley Com hosts academy June 1; public invited
Kent man to face murder charge for shooting Jered Sperling

Kent man to face murder charge for shooting Jered Sperling

Allegedly stole pickup, shot victim who tried to stop theft of his vehicle

Kent man to face murder charge for shooting Jered Sperling
Constantine updates leaders at Good Eggs breakfast

Constantine updates leaders at Good Eggs breakfast

King County Executive Dow Constantine provided an update on the state of King County government to community leaders at King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer’s… Continue reading

  • Apr 18, 2019
Constantine updates leaders at Good Eggs breakfast
Prosecutor charges ‘transient’ with murder of Kent man in Auburn

Prosecutor charges ‘transient’ with murder of Kent man in Auburn

Victim found in a field of the former Auburn Valley 6 Drive-In

  • Apr 18, 2019
Prosecutor charges ‘transient’ with murder of Kent man in Auburn
Auburn might annex 380 homes in Kent

Auburn might annex 380 homes in Kent

Development in Kent city limits but surrounded by city of Auburn

Auburn might annex 380 homes in Kent
Jered Sperling’s wife says husband wanted to improve Kent

Jered Sperling’s wife says husband wanted to improve Kent

Couple moved to town despite it looking ‘a little rough’

Jered Sperling’s wife says husband wanted to improve Kent
Walkers rest amid the trees at Island Center Forest on Vashon Island, which is part of King County. Many trees around Western Washington are struggling, including Western hemlock on Vashon, likely from drought stress. Photo by Susie Fitzhugh

King County forests are facing new challenges

Hot, dry summers are stressing native tree species in Western Washington.

Walkers rest amid the trees at Island Center Forest on Vashon Island, which is part of King County. Many trees around Western Washington are struggling, including Western hemlock on Vashon, likely from drought stress. Photo by Susie Fitzhugh
Scott Barden stands at the bottom of the massive pit of the landfill’s newly-built eighth section. Work on the new section has been underway for around two years. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

Committee proposes amendments to address King County trash dilemma

King County Council to vote on plan.

Scott Barden stands at the bottom of the massive pit of the landfill’s newly-built eighth section. Work on the new section has been underway for around two years. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
Legislature passes bill to help struggling community, technical college students

Legislature passes bill to help struggling community, technical college students

Kent’s Entenman sponsored legislation

  • Apr 17, 2019
Legislature passes bill to help struggling community, technical college students
Kent Police arrest suspect in carjacking, killing

Kent Police arrest suspect in carjacking, killing

23-year-old Kent man held in connection to the death of 38-year-old Jered Sperling

Kent Police arrest suspect in carjacking, killing

Getting eyeball tattoos to be illegal in Washington state

Bill will ban the procedure of scleral tattooing

  • Apr 17, 2019
Legislature passes bill to help homeowners facing foreclosure from property tax hikes

Legislature passes bill to help homeowners facing foreclosure from property tax hikes

Orwall-sponsored measure to benefit people through payment plan

  • Apr 15, 2019
Legislature passes bill to help homeowners facing foreclosure from property tax hikes
Green River College partners with United Way of King County to expand student emergency fund

Green River College partners with United Way of King County to expand student emergency fund

Green River College and United Way of King County have partnered to expand the available assistance for students facing unforeseen financial emergencies or catastrophic events.… Continue reading

  • Apr 15, 2019
Green River College partners with United Way of King County to expand student emergency fund
Highline College presents Unity Through Diversity Week

Highline College presents Unity Through Diversity Week

7 programs, Parade of Nations part of free-event lineup

  • Apr 15, 2019
Highline College presents Unity Through Diversity Week
Two new judges begin jobs in King County Superior Court in Kent

Two new judges begin jobs in King County Superior Court in Kent

Steiner, Wiggs-Martin appointed by governor

  • Apr 15, 2019
Two new judges begin jobs in King County Superior Court in Kent