They may not qualify to attend an R-rated movie, but soon 16-year-olds in Washington State could register to vote.
Legislation that would allow public-utility districts (PUD) and rural port districts in counties currently not served and underserved to provide telecommunications services directly to consumers is being met with strong opposition from lawmakers intent on leaving that service to private enterprise.
Inclement weather update from Allied Waste/Republic Services and Waste Management regarding recycling/yard waste/garbage collection services.
The city of Kent, King County and other cities have overnight shelters available for homeless populations.
Once the sun goes down, air temperatures will dip as well. Forecasters predict overnight temperatures below freezing. Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation are preparing for winter driving and drivers should too.
A Seattle man affiliated with a violent street gang, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 96 months in prison and three years of supervised release, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan. Dennis Ray Richards, 35, was arrested Aug. 3, 2011, after leading police on a high-speed chase and crashing his car into a tree.
Effective at 10 a..m. Saturday, Jan. 14, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency lifted the air quality burn bans issued for King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
The following are tips from Daniel Wardlaw, special agent and public information officer IRS Criminal Investigation to help avoid being victimized by a ponzi scheme.
A 26-year-old Seattle man struck a vehicle head-on driven by a 17-year-old male from Renton on Interstate-5. According to the Washington State Patrol alcohol was involved.
Homelessness – it is a word, a tragedy and an issue that reflects the complex problems facing our region, state and nation.
Pastor took $1.6 million from 24 parishioners, claiming he was investing for quick returns.
A major milestone was reached recently when suppliers representing 99 percent of all listed spirits products signed an agreement with the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB). The Supplier Buy-back Agreement allows their products to remain available to customers until the transition to private sales on June 1, 2012.
The city of Kent will open its Severe Weather Shelter the evenings of Sunday, Jan. 15, Monday, Jan. 16 and Tuesday, Jan. 17 due to dangerously low temperature predictions and snow.
Kent city officials decided to reduce office hours at the Kent Police Station and the Mayor's Office for 2012 because of budget cutbacks.
Many educators in Kent say they can't wait until 2018 to receive the funds they need to properly educate their students.
Snow showers could hit the Kent area Sunday although no significant accumulation is expected based on forecasts issued Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
The city of Kent will serve three West Hill property owners with a correction letter in connection with an illegal topping of more than two dozen large trees last fall on city property.
The use of wood-burning fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties because of worsening air quality.
A fight broke out between two men inside of Kent's ShoWare Center after the women's Lingerie Football League game Friday night.
Volunteers are wanted to help the Friends of Lake Meridian Park weed the park as part of the Green Kent Partership program.
