Proposal would boost Kent mayor’s annual salary to $240,000
A 9.2% increase from current pay of $219,720; City Council pay to remain the same
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Proposal would boost Kent mayor’s annual salary to $240,000
A 9.2% increase from current pay of $219,720; City Council pay to remain the same
Man, 26, fatally stabbed at Kent West Hill apartment complex
Officers responded early Saturday morning, Feb. 7 to the 25700 block of 27th Place South
Business
Man who stole from Kent company receives 18-month sentence
Information technology manager used scheme to steal nearly $1 million over 7-year period
Kent City Council approves sale of Naden property to developer
Minnesota-based Mortenson to pay $18.3 million with plans for manufacturing campus
Kent-based Blue Origin pauses New Shepard flight program
Kent Downtown Partnership offers facade improvement grants
Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent gives away 1,000 meals
Kent-based Blue Origin flies wheelchair user into space for first time
Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent to give away meals Christmas Day
Sports
Kentwood unveils Unified Champion School banner
Kentwood is one of two schools in the state to be honored with the banner.
Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner
With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner to offer… Continue reading
Life
Kent Book & Art Festival set for March 14 downtown
Independent authors, artists from Kent and nearby communities to be featured at free event
Opinion
Searching for truth in a world of manipulation | Whale’s Tales
The word pops up from time to time, but most of us are unlikely to pay it much attention. Well,… Continue reading
Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought ice and… Continue reading
Thoughts on protests and freedom of speech in America | Whale’s Tales
Extend MLK Jr. Way to honor his vision | Commentary
Where cultures intertwine, community thrives | Guest column
King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s future
Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column
Northwest
Construction begins on future Renton Transit Center
Sound Transit breaks ground at South Grady Way and Rainier Avenue
Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Federal Way
Customers line up around the building to get meals at California-based chain
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