News

Four new crosswalks with flashing beacons in Kent under construction
Improvements along SE 240th Street, 104th Avenue SE and Central Avenue North

Kent Police investigate homicide at homeless encampment
Man, 54, had obvious trauma to his head; found in 10900 block of SE 256th Street
City of Kent hires firm to design new maintenance, operations facility
Clark resigns as Kent School Board president but retains his seat
Soos Creek Water & Sewer District corrects billing errors
Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget
SeaTac girl pleads guilty to hit-and-run murder of Maple Valley man
Business

Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season
Our reporters sampled tasty barbecue, pizza, ice cream and more that will be served at T-Mobile Park.

Ingersoll Rand to close Kent facility; about 69 employees to lose jobs
Industrial machinery manufacturer based in North Carolina
Sports

Thunderbirds open WHL playoffs in Kent against Kelowna March 31
Seattle aims for Memorial Cup championship in two months
Life

Southcenter Mall invites student artists to show, sell their work
Contest open to high school and college students; $2,000 grant to be awarded
Opinion

Magic at the Washington State Supreme Court | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers: “On March 24, the state Supreme Court ruled that the capital gains tax was constitutional. They Continue reading...
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Northwest

What fighting for access to reproductive healthcare looks like in 2023
Many Washington leaders have been vocal in their support of equitable access.
Drive-by shootings reported Wednesday on freeways in Auburn, Seattle
Decatur High security guard charged with sexual misconduct with student
Teen brings gun to school; security guard accused of sex crime | Podcast
Wild Waves in Federal Way seeks to fill 700 positions for summer season
Four juveniles injured after late-night collision in Renton
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