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Puget Sound Fire reported Sept. 8 that it had responded to 212 calls in 24 hours, with 133 of those calls between 8 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday, including multiple fires. Courtesy photo

King County Fire Chiefs urge public to take steps to prevent brush fires from starting, spreading

The public should follow these tips to prevent brush fires.

Puget Sound Fire reported Sept. 8 that it had responded to 212 calls in 24 hours, with 133 of those calls between 8 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday, including multiple fires. Courtesy photo
T-Birds, KIRO 7 TV partner for weekly hockey series

T-Birds, KIRO 7 TV partner for weekly hockey series

Coach Matt O’Dette will join Chris Francis to educate fans each Friday

T-Birds, KIRO 7 TV partner for weekly hockey series
Kent Police played key role in major drug busts

Kent Police played key role in major drug busts

Chief Padilla says ‘their work led to the saving of lives and stopping violence’

Kent Police played key role in major drug busts
Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices

Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices

Before practice begins, parents must understand COVID-19 protective protocols

Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices
ShoWare Center in Kent lit in red to raise awareness about need for financial aid | Update

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

ShoWare Center in Kent lit in red to raise awareness about need for financial aid | Update
Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot sets WNBA assist record with 18 in a game

Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot sets WNBA assist record with 18 in a game

‘I absolutely thought this record was untouchable,’ Chicago Sky point guard says

Former Kentwood High star Vandersloot sets WNBA assist record with 18 in a game
Two familes displaced by Kent residential fire

Two familes displaced by Kent residential fire

Aug. 29 on the East Hill

Two familes displaced by Kent residential fire
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph delivers a box of food during a free distribution of food, face masks and hand sanitizers on Aug. 28 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent

Thousands get free food, face masks at city-run Kent event

Vehicles line up at ShoWare Center

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph delivers a box of food during a free distribution of food, face masks and hand sanitizers on Aug. 28 at the accesso ShoWare Center. COURTESY PHOTO, City of Kent
Amazon 4-star store opens at Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila

Amazon 4-star store opens at Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila

Just second location in Washington

Amazon 4-star store opens at Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila
Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 11-23

Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 11-23

Man shot, injured after dispute over blocked vehicle

Kent Police Blotter: Aug. 11-23
Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state

Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state

New report shows half a million children without access to licensed childcare

Study reveals depth of child care crisis of affordability, access in state
Courtesy of MultiCare
Courtesy of MultiCare
Jesse Sarey. Courtesy photo

Auburn Police Officer Nelson faces second-degree murder, first-degree assault charges in shooting of Jesse Sarey

Satterberg says officer created situation that brought about his use of deadly force

Jesse Sarey. Courtesy photo
King County dedicates $41 million to COVID-19 related rental assistance, eviction prevention
King County dedicates $41 million to COVID-19 related rental assistance, eviction prevention
Pictured left to right: Former Congressman Dave Reichert, Slade Gorton, and King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn visit Washington, D.C., to testify in favor of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area designation. Courtesy photo

Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton dies at 92

Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton died Aug. 19 in Seattle at age 92. Gorton’s political career spanned 40 years in Washington state and Washington, D.C.… Continue reading

Pictured left to right: Former Congressman Dave Reichert, Slade Gorton, and King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn visit Washington, D.C., to testify in favor of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area designation. Courtesy photo
Smith Brothers Farms in Kent offers food giveway Aug. 29

Smith Brothers Farms in Kent offers food giveway Aug. 29

Free drive-thru groceries at company headquarters

Smith Brothers Farms in Kent offers food giveway Aug. 29
New website shows construction projects underway, coming up in Kent

New website shows construction projects underway, coming up in Kent

City launches to provide information to residents

New website shows construction projects underway, coming up in Kent
Constantine submits $87M emergency COVID-19 budget for testing, housing, childcare

Constantine submits $87M emergency COVID-19 budget for testing, housing, childcare

Includes drive-thru testing sites in South County

Constantine submits $87M emergency COVID-19 budget for testing, housing, childcare
Two lanes of Pacific Highway South in Kent to close nights of Aug. 17-21 and Aug. 24-28

Two lanes of Pacific Highway South in Kent to close nights of Aug. 17-21 and Aug. 24-28

Crews to do utility work for Sound Transit light rail extension

Two lanes of Pacific Highway South in Kent to close nights of Aug. 17-21 and Aug. 24-28
King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns about scam calls

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns about scam calls

Caller claims prostitution case filed, but pay money and charges will be dropped

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office warns about scam calls