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An autopsy found that Tommy Le was shot twice in the back during an fatal encounter with a King County sheriff’s deputy. Photo courtesy Career Link

New report calls for increased transparency from King County Sheriff’s Office

The fatal shooting of Tommy Le served as a case study for researchers.

An autopsy found that Tommy Le was shot twice in the back during an fatal encounter with a King County sheriff’s deputy. Photo courtesy Career Link

World Relief earns funding to install rain gardens at old church parking lot in Kent

For the Reporter World Relief, a refugee resettlement organization, received $144,227 through King County’s WaterWorks Grant Program to install large rain gardens at an old… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2018
Kent School District announces 2017-2018 Employees of the Year

Kent School District announces 2017-2018 Employees of the Year

Eleven honored for excellence, service to students and community

  • Jun 14, 2018
Kent School District announces 2017-2018 Employees of the Year
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New Horizon School announces senior class of 2018

New Horizon School is pleased to announce the graduating senior class of 2018: Joey Cervantes, Ethan Clark, Kevin Goldbaum, Karan Joshi, Andrew Killion, Evelynn Lindsay,… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2018
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Kent Police investigate shooting death on Kent’s East Hill

Kent Police investigate shooting death on Kent’s East Hill

Dispute may have led to 25-year-old man’s death, early police report says

Kent Police investigate shooting death on Kent’s East Hill
Kent City Council picks Larimer to fill vacant position

Kent City Council picks Larimer to fill vacant position

She replaces Tina Budell, who resigned her position in April to take a job in Chicago

Kent City Council picks Larimer to fill vacant position
Kent man faces child porn charge

Kent man faces child porn charge

Part of nationwide crackdown against online child sex offenders

Kent man faces child porn charge
Inslee, Wyman launch Governor’s Student Voter Registration Challenge

Inslee, Wyman launch Governor’s Student Voter Registration Challenge

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

  • Jun 13, 2018
Inslee, Wyman launch Governor’s Student Voter Registration Challenge
Bloodworks Northwest encouraging people to donate on World Blood Donor Day

Bloodworks Northwest encouraging people to donate on World Blood Donor Day

It takes about 800 donors a day to meet the needs of the nearly 100 hospitals that depend on Bloodworks

  • Jun 13, 2018
Bloodworks Northwest encouraging people to donate on World Blood Donor Day
Man pleads not guilty to attacking Kent Police officer

Man pleads not guilty to attacking Kent Police officer

Barney reportedly punched officer in face, hit her with flashlight

  • Jun 12, 2018
Man pleads not guilty to attacking Kent Police officer
Man bites corrections officer’s hand at Kent’s RJC

Man bites corrections officer’s hand at Kent’s RJC

Second officer fires Taser to help detain jail visitor

Man bites corrections officer’s hand at Kent’s RJC
Highway 167 to close overnight in Kent for bridge work June 25-29

Highway 167 to close overnight in Kent for bridge work June 25-29

Between South 212th Street and 84th Avenue exits

  • Jun 11, 2018
Highway 167 to close overnight in Kent for bridge work June 25-29
A scene from the 2017 Women’s March Seattle. Photo by Richard Ha/Flickr

County sexual harassment policies could be overhauled

One King County councilmember says male-dominated departments have “workplace culture issues.”

A scene from the 2017 Women’s March Seattle. Photo by Richard Ha/Flickr
Kent City Council approves school impact fee cap

Kent City Council approves school impact fee cap

Vote in response to high request from Federal Way Public Schools

Kent City Council approves school impact fee cap
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Number, type of incidents

  • Jun 11, 2018
Puget Sound Fire call report
Heated demonstration on East Hill

Heated demonstration on East Hill

Pro-choice, pro-life voices, anti-fascists heard loud and clear outside Kent’s Planned Parenthood clinic

Heated demonstration on East Hill
Group seeks city of Kent property tax freeze

Group seeks city of Kent property tax freeze

Kent Seniors United starts petition drive

Group seeks city of Kent property tax freeze
Farmers market opens

Farmers market opens

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

  • Jun 7, 2018
Farmers market opens
Seven Puget Sound residents are suing Sound Transit for $240 million. Photo by Atomic Taco/Wikipedia Commons

Sound Transit faces $240 million class-action lawsuit

An Auburn lawmaker has organized a suit that claims the new car tab taxes are unconstitutional.

Seven Puget Sound residents are suing Sound Transit for $240 million. Photo by Atomic Taco/Wikipedia Commons
Local students accepted into WAS Summer Residency at The Museum of Flight

Local students accepted into WAS Summer Residency at The Museum of Flight

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

Local students accepted into WAS Summer Residency at The Museum of Flight