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Donate to the Head & Shoulders Knees & Toes Toiletry Drive to benefit Kent Food Bank

The Washington School Nutrition Association has organized a Head & Shoulders Knees & Toes Toiletry Drive to benefit the Kent Food Bank. Toiletry items can… Continue reading

  • May 7, 2018
Kent officers arrest man for obstructing at East Hill parking lot known for large fights
Kent officers arrest man for obstructing at East Hill parking lot known for large fights
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

  • May 7, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
Learn, experience work performed by city of Kent Public Works crews
Learn, experience work performed by city of Kent Public Works crews

Summit for Young Women of Color at Highline College targets South King County students

Young women of color are invited to Highline College for the YELL Summit, a free event designed to empower, encourage and educate. YELL, short for… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2018
Kent’s ShoWare Center poised for strong showing in 2018

Kent’s ShoWare Center poised for strong showing in 2018

City-owned arena attracting more concerts

Kent’s ShoWare Center poised for strong showing in 2018
Entenman to run for District 47 State House position

Entenman to run for District 47 State House position

Kent resident works for Congressman Smith

  • May 4, 2018
Entenman to run for District 47 State House position
Board members of All Home stand behind King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan during a May 3 press conference at the Salvation Army William Booth Center. Photo by Josh Kelety

King County and Seattle agree to restructure regional homelessness programs

The move comes after calls for change from advocates within the system.

Board members of All Home stand behind King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan during a May 3 press conference at the Salvation Army William Booth Center. Photo by Josh Kelety
Photo by Ben Kerckx/Pixabay

King County task force to explore solutions to ‘recycling crisis’

With tighter regulations affecting the flow of recyclables in the U.S., officials look for new avenues for the region’s paper waste.

Photo by Ben Kerckx/Pixabay

Kent-Meridian grad completes Air Force training

U.S. Air Force Airman William P. Douglass graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive,… Continue reading

  • May 3, 2018
City of Kent’s general fund reserves a hefty $20M

City of Kent’s general fund reserves a hefty $20M

‘A very positive report’ finance director says

City of Kent’s general fund reserves a hefty $20M
Kent mayor sets budget talks for May 17

Kent mayor sets budget talks for May 17

Event rescheduled from May 3

  • May 2, 2018
Kent mayor sets budget talks for May 17
Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots

Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots

Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.

Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots
King County Criminal justice leaders discuss ‘invisible issue’ of gun violence in communities

King County Criminal justice leaders discuss ‘invisible issue’ of gun violence in communities

For the Reporter King County Council member Pete von Reichbauer hosted King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg and King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht at his May… Continue reading

  • May 2, 2018
King County Criminal justice leaders discuss ‘invisible issue’ of gun violence in communities

DOL plans public hearings on REAL ID marking for standard driver licenses

The Department of Licensing has planned six public hearings this month throughout the state – including one in Kent on May 9 – to receive… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2018
YMCA board gives $2 million to help keep Kent facility on track

YMCA board gives $2 million to help keep Kent facility on track

Donation cuts the organization’s campaign fundraising shortfall for new Y on East Hill

YMCA board gives $2 million to help keep Kent facility on track
Stober to run for District 47 State House seat

Stober to run for District 47 State House seat

Kent, Auburn mayors endorse him despite recent controversial job resignations

Stober to run for District 47 State House seat
Kent Police arrest man for assault during Planned Parenthood clinic protest

Kent Police arrest man for assault during Planned Parenthood clinic protest

Struck demonstrator with umbrella on East Hill

Kent Police arrest man for assault during Planned Parenthood clinic protest
Five members of violent street gang face conspiracy to commit murder charges

Five members of violent street gang face conspiracy to commit murder charges

Defendants in alleged revenge shootings include Kent teen

Five members of violent street gang face conspiracy to commit murder charges
Kent plans to spend $100,000 to upgrade Council Chambers

Kent plans to spend $100,000 to upgrade Council Chambers

Previous City Hall remodel plan put on hold after $205,000 study

Kent plans to spend $100,000 to upgrade Council Chambers