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AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage. Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

Democrats to focus on 30-round magazines and ghost guns in 2019

Following gun control success on the November ballot, state Democrats are eyeing further regulation.

AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage. Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office
Climate change could kill salmon’s sense of smell

Climate change could kill salmon’s sense of smell

A report released by UW last month highlights further dangers higher CO2 levels pose to coho salmon.

Climate change could kill salmon’s sense of smell
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Jan 7, 2019
Puget Sound Fire call report
Kent Police officer involved in shooting incident

Kent Police officer involved in shooting incident

Officer fatally shoots man who fired at police

  • Jan 7, 2019
Kent Police officer involved in shooting incident
Power outages, road debris force Kent schools to close Monday

Power outages, road debris force Kent schools to close Monday

All Kent School District schools are closed Monday because of continued power outages throughout the district and the remaining debris that needs to be cleared… Continue reading

  • Jan 7, 2019
Power outages, road debris force Kent schools to close Monday
Mr. Yuk, Washington Poison Center offer poster contest to elementary students

Mr. Yuk, Washington Poison Center offer poster contest to elementary students

Mr. Yuk and the Washington Poison Center have launched their 13th annual Poison Prevention Poster Contest. Sponsored by Swedish – with the theme: “Mr. Yuk… Continue reading

  • Jan 6, 2019
Mr. Yuk, Washington Poison Center offer poster contest to elementary students
Kent Police track down details about pedestrian death, shooting

Kent Police track down details about pedestrian death, shooting

Parts of Dec. 15 case near East Hill sports bar remain undetermined

Kent Police track down details about pedestrian death, shooting
Kent City Council sets keeping state-shared mitigation funds as top legislative priority

Kent City Council sets keeping state-shared mitigation funds as top legislative priority

Other topics include Mill Creek flooding, road projects, street racing

Kent City Council sets keeping state-shared mitigation funds as top legislative priority
No leads for State Patrol in Kent hit-and-run death near Highway 167

No leads for State Patrol in Kent hit-and-run death near Highway 167

Pedestrian killed in Dec. 18 incident

No leads for State Patrol in Kent hit-and-run death near Highway 167

Conservation leader from Kent finishes master’s studies

Kent resident Holly Bork has been applying the tools of science, education and conservation to become a leader in the conservation community. Bork recently concluded… Continue reading

  • Jan 3, 2019
Boy Scouts to pick up Christmas trees in Kent on Jan. 5

Boy Scouts to pick up Christmas trees in Kent on Jan. 5

Leave on curb by 8 a.m.

  • Jan 3, 2019
Boy Scouts to pick up Christmas trees in Kent on Jan. 5
How does Texas ACA ruling affect Washington?

How does Texas ACA ruling affect Washington?

A ruling last week from a Texas judge striking down the ACA will likely be overturned.

How does Texas ACA ruling affect Washington?
It looks a lot like Inslee is running for president

It looks a lot like Inslee is running for president

New statements and political fundraising from Gov. Inslee point toward a 2020 presidential bid

It looks a lot like Inslee is running for president
Kent apartment rents up for third consecutive month

Kent apartment rents up for third consecutive month

December rates up 4.6 percent from same month in 2017

Kent apartment rents up for third consecutive month
City of Kent to install fencing near railroad crossings to keep pedestrians off tracks
City of Kent to install fencing near railroad crossings to keep pedestrians off tracks
Kent Reporter’s most viewed website stories of 2018

Kent Reporter’s most viewed website stories of 2018

Crime, jobs, burgers top list

Kent Reporter’s most viewed website stories of 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

  • Dec 31, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
Strong winds could hit Kent on Saturday

Strong winds could hit Kent on Saturday

20 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph

  • Dec 30, 2018
Strong winds could hit Kent on Saturday
Bella, Luna lead list of King County’s most popular dog, cat names

Bella, Luna lead list of King County’s most popular dog, cat names

Six of top 10 names on both lists

  • Dec 28, 2018
Bella, Luna lead list of King County’s most popular dog, cat names
State AG Ferguson puts death penalty, tobacco age hike atop legislative agenda
State AG Ferguson puts death penalty, tobacco age hike atop legislative agenda