She replaces Tina Budell, who resigned her position in April to take a job in Chicago
Part of nationwide crackdown against online child sex offenders
For the Reporter Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of State Kim Wyman are partnering to increase the number of young people who vote through a… Continue reading
It takes about 800 donors a day to meet the needs of the nearly 100 hospitals that depend on Bloodworks
Barney reportedly punched officer in face, hit her with flashlight
Police Blotter
Second officer fires Taser to help detain jail visitor
Between South 212th Street and 84th Avenue exits
#MeToo
One King County councilmember says male-dominated departments have “workplace culture issues.”
Vote in response to high request from Federal Way Public Schools
June 3-9
Number, type of incidents
Pro-choice, pro-life voices, anti-fascists heard loud and clear outside Kent’s Planned Parenthood clinic
Kent Seniors United starts petition drive
A springtime tradition, Kent opened its downtown streets to a new farmers market season last Saturday. Featuring farm-fresh produce, vendors and entertainment, the Kent Farmers… Continue reading
Transportation
An Auburn lawmaker has organized a suit that claims the new car tab taxes are unconstitutional.
SCHOOL BRIEFS
Kent-Meridian High School’s Jovial Chakkalakkal and Kentridge’s Breanna Valdez have qualified to participate in the next phase of the Washington Aerospace Scholars Summer Residency program… Continue reading
Officer suffers broken facial bones during West Hill incident
Crime
More than 80 “drug dealing conspirators” have been arrested over the past four months.
Class of 2018
First one June 8; final ceremony June 23
Kent Police among 500 officers who raided 45 locations
Aims to reduce litter; volunteers needed