LaPorte to retire as city of Kent Public Works director

11 years as head of department; 31 years with city

Former Kent pro soccer team owner pleads guilty to rape

Dion Earl, 48, was charged last year in Kirkland case

City of Kent to add large, outdoor warehousing activities to B&O tax

Extension will increase revenue by about $2.1M per year

Arrest made in Kent fatal stabbing | Update

57-year-old man faces potential second-degree murder charge

Closure of 4th and Willis intersection in Kent set for Sept. 25-27

Crews finishing up work on roundabout

Drone footage shows partial demolition of the Gateway Movies 8 theater along S. 317th Street in Federal Way on Sept. 13. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

Show is over for Federal Way’s Gateway Movies 8 theater

Demolition of building makes room for incoming Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension.

For your furry friends, prevention is the best medicine

Animal Health Care Center emphasizes why quality care matters, from the start

Possible rare ‘seven-armed octopus’ found on Whidbey beach

Scientists from across the nation believe it’s most likely a specimen of Haliphron atlanticus.

Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget

King County executive says invest, divest, reimagine

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Inslee, Culp gubernatorial debate set for Oct. 7 broadcast

Nov. 3 ballot

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King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure

Improvements include a new medical tower building

  • 3 days ago
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Puget Sound Fire call report

Type, number of incidents

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SR 410 in Enumclaw to remain closed for several weeks

Rocks and wires down on SR 410 making it unsafe for travel

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Pacific Propeller in Kent pays $66,300 EPA penalty

Company failed to report hazardous chemical storage

 

City of Kent awards grants of $6,500 to 300-plus small businesses

$2.1 million from federal CARES Act funds to combat COVID-19 impact

 

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Sports
The Seattle Mariners honored Ed Pepple, who threw out the first pitch at a game after he retired. Seattle Mariners Twitter

Legendary Mercer Island basketball coach Ed Pepple dies at age 88

Led Islanders to four state titles.

 

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ShoWare Center in Kent lit in red to raise awareness about need for financial aid | Update

On Tuesday, Sept. 1 as part of national event at venues

 

Catch a drive-in movie at ShoWare Center in Kent

Schedules for Aug. 19-23; Aug. 28-30

  • 4 weeks ago

 

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Opinion
Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
Inside Politics

What does it mean to violate the Hatch Act? | Roegner

The federal law was established in 1939.

 

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work

Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.

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With Reber Ranch’s seven full-service dog wash bays, why wash the dog at home when you can leave the mess to them?

If you have pets, it’s time to re-discover this one-stop-shop!

Your go-to choice for all your animal needs is Reber Ranch

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J. Stephan Banchero, III, president of Sound Bites (left) with John Moscrip, chief operating officer, Duke’s Seafood. Sound Bites delivers fresh organic produce, frozen protein and restaurant meals everywhere in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties.

Your SOUND choice for produce + restaurant favorites + more, delivered right to your door!

Get a head start with a weekly delivery of local organic produce, proteins, coffee and baked goods

 

Show Grand Ridge Plaza What You Got this summer for a chance to win great prizes from GRP merchants! From Aug. 24 to Sept. 6 if you post a photo to Instagram featuring beauty and style at Grand Ridge Plaza (and use the hashtags #Style and #ShowGRPWhatYouGot ) you’ll be entered to win. Setting a wellness goal for the second half of 2020? Grand Ridge Plaza has a range of health and fitness professionals to get you on the right track.

Feeling stressed? Treat yourself to a spa escape, right here in Issaquah!

Grand Ridge Plaza has plenty of beauty + style options to help you rejuvenate

 

Your neighborhood one-stop-shop for family fun!

Snap some photos of your afternoon at Grand Ridge Plaza for a chance to win

 

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Northwest

Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires

‘I implore you to recognize the science behind this destruction’

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Tips to combat ‘unhealthy’ air from wildfire smoke | King County Emergency Management

Stay indoors as much as possible tops list

 

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