Kent’s plastic bag ban begins March 1

Customers encouraged to bring reusable bags or must pay 8 cents per bag

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Kent Police seek help to find missing 16-year-old girl

Last seen on Feb. 12

Man injured in Kent drive-by shooting

Road rage near Fred Meyer store on East Hill

Kent drivers to face James Street lane closures

For State Route 167 underpass lighting installation

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Fentanyl (Courtesy photo)

Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County

Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.

Bloomberg presidential campaign opens downtown Kent office

Home base for South King, North Pierce counties

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Don’t Dread Exercise… Eat The Frog!

Leapfrog to fitness by facing your fears

Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht gave a response to an Office of Law Enforcement Oversight report on Feb. 25 before the King County Law and Justice Committee. The report recommended ways her department could reform use of force policy and internal investigations. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
‘Reforms did not die on the vine’

Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly force report

The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations.

King County Council has nine members who each represent a district. Courtesy of kingcounty.gov

Charter amendments could allow King County Council to remove elected officials

The change was recommended by the charter review commission.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
2020 WA Legislature

Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness

Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.

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State House Democrats release supplemental budget proposal

Focus on housing, child care, health care

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News

Voters could vote to affirm subpoena powers for civilian KCSO oversight agency

The King County charter review commission recommended enshrining the power in the charter.

 

Kent Schools Foundation gives back in a big way to students, programs

Disperses nearly $15,000 in the organization’s first round of grant applications for the 2019-2010 school year

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Kent’s Blue Origin opens rocket factory in Alabama

Facility to employ more than 300

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Spicers Paper finds new Kent location

At Bridge Point Kent facility

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Sports

Canadian hockey teams dominate WHL U.S. Challenge Cup in Kent

Delta Hockey Academy Green wins championship

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The Thunderbirds’ Mekai Sanders maneuvers the puck up the ice as the Cougars’ Majid Kaddoura defends during WHL play Sunday at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse, T-Birds
WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE

Cougars skate past Thunderbirds in overtime

Davidson scores in 2-1 loss to Prince George

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Chamber Series Concerts

Auburn Symphony presents Uncommon Voices: Music for Woodwind Quintet

Performances set for Kent, Auburn churches on March 6, 8

 

Kent Spotlight Series to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

March 13 at Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center

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JERRY CORNFIELD

The state has too much money and it’s a problem

With revenues rising, budget writers are going to get lots of requests on how to spend it

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THE NFHS VOICE

Recognition and thanks – not abuse – needed for high school officials

By Karissa L. Niehoff, NFHS executive director While the behavior of parents and other fans at high school games is Continue reading...

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Core Plus Aerospace launched my career

I’ve always loved airplanes. My dad is an engineer at Boeing, so Continue reading...

 

Retirement can look THIS good!

Start by choosing the right residence for your needs

 

Bail can be a motivator for positive change

All City Bail Bonds works closely with defendants and their families following an arrest

 

Airport Winter Weather 101

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Northwest
The Colstrip Power Plant in Montana. Puget Sound Energy owns 25 percent of the remaining two units. File photo

PSE files to sell part of Colstrip coal plant

The utility owns two units at the Montana power plant.

 

Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.

 

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