Letters to the Editor
Daniels: the right choice for Kent School District
As a parent of Kent School District students since 2005, and a community member for slightly longer, I…
Letters to the Editor
End the divisiveness over who is or who is not a patriot
The singular “official” military protocol when the USA flag is present, during public performance of the national anthem,…
News
Tree falls into truck during Kent windstorm
Despite a tree falling on and entering a pickup, nobody was injured as the wind blew down the…
News
Increase of juvenile violence brings police chiefs to Good Eggs breakfast meeting
Police chiefs from Auburn, Kent and Federal Way discussed methods to address growing juvenile gang and gun violence…
News
3 million Americans carry a loaded firearm daily | UW Medicine/Newsroom
An estimated 3 million adult American handgun owners carry a firearm loaded and on their person on a…
News
King County to help open new detox facility in Seattle; also will serve Kent
King County has contributed $1 million in capital funds to help open a new detox facility in Seattle’s…
News
State seeks comments about cleanup of Kent hazardous waste processing facility
Proposed cleanup strategies for contaminated areas beneath a hazardous waste processing facility in Kent could include an underground…
Opinion
Legal battle continues in effort to fund public education | The Petri Dish
When the legal battle on education funding returns to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, Oct. 24, the…
Sports
Team Canada picks Seattle’s Lee for U-17 Hockey Challenge
Seattle Thunderbirds defenseman Jake Lee has been selected to play for Team Canada at the 2017 World Under-17…
Business
Unemployment rate unchanged in September
Washington’s unemployment rate held at 4.6 percent in September and preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
News
Fallen wires close lanes at Kent’s Central Avenue at Willis Street | Update Thursday
Drivers can expect lane closures Thursday and Friday on Central Avenue South and Willis Street due to due…
News
Findings: Green River College failed to follow federal guidelines for reporting on campus security
Between 2009 and 2013, Green River College failed to meet its obligations both under a federal consumer protection…
News
Strong wind could strike Kent Wednesday evening
Southerly wind speeds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph could hit Kent and the…
Business
Kent Expo embraces ShoWare | PHOTOS
Kent’s diverse, growing business community came together under one large roof last week.
News
King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 7 general election
King County Elections mailed ballots on Wednesday to nearly 1.3 million registered voters for the Nov. 7 general…
News
King County Council approves safe injection site alternative to I-27
The King County Council voted on Monday to send an alternative to Initiative 27 to the ballot if…
News
ShoWare Center to participate in Great Shakeout Drill
The Kent city-owned and SMG-managed accesso ShoWare Center, along with other city agencies, will participate in the nationwide…
Life
Ringwald reschedules Kent Spotlight Series performance
The city of Kent Spotlight Series concert featuring actress, singer and writer Molly Ringwald has been rescheduled for…
Sports
Kentridge falls to Curtis in water polo
Kentridge junior Hans Erickson stops the ball against Curtis in an Oct 12 water polo match.
News
Madsen, Daniels square off on Nov. 7 ballot for Kent School Board seat
The Nov. 7 general election ballot features a contested race for the Kent School Board.