Gov. Jay Inslee.

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Inslee to sign bill to strengthen open public meetings law, increase penalties

Gov. Jay Inlsee on Tuesday will sign into law Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s agency-request bill to increase transparency…

Green River College international students Seiya Yamaguchi

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Green River students selected for All-Washington Academic Team

Two international students who attend Green River College were named to the All-Washington Academic Team.

King County Executive Dow Constantine delivers his State of the County address on Monday.

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King County executive seeks historic investment in mass transit

In his 2016 State of the County address on Monday, King County Executive Dow Constantine called for an…

Stefano Langone

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Kent’s Langone to sing at Kirkland Performance Center

Kent native Stefano Langone will be one of the featured singers at the 60’s Flashback Show at 8…

Police across the state will crack down on distracted drivers using cellphone from April 1-14.

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Distracted driving crackdown set for April 1-14

April is Distracted Driving Awareness month, so drivers need to make a commitment to leave their cellphone alone…

Sound Transit officials plan a large expansion of light rail over the next 25 years if voters approve tax increases in November.

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Sound Transit Board releases proposal for light rail, train, bus extensions

People can let Sound Transit officials know starting Tuesday, March 29 what they think about an extensive Sound…

Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority call report.

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Kent Fire Department call report March 20-26

A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:

The Thunderbirds' Scott Eansor skates into position to attempt a shot at Cougars goalie Ty Edmonds during Game 2 playoff action Saturday night.

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T-Birds handle Cougars for 2-0 series lead | WHL

Keegan Kolesar had two goals and Mathew Barzal had three assists to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a…

Cavin Leth and teammates celebrate after the Thunderbirds outlasted Prince George to take Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Friday night.

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T-Birds survive Cougars in Game 1 overtime drama | WHL

The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Prince George Cougars 3-2 in overtime to capture Game 1 of their first-round…

Business

KMM and Excell Services Company open new distribution center in Kent

KMM, a national provider of logistics and network services to the U.S. communications industry, has expanded its geographical…

Patricia Kathleen McCooey

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Patricia Kathleen McCooey

Patricia Kathleen McCooey June 7, 1938? -? March 11, 2016 A resident of Kent for 26 years, Pat…

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Barzal, Bear named to all-star team | WHL

Seattle Thunderbirds center Mathew Barzal and defenseman Ethan Bear were named first-team Western Conference All-Stars, the Western Hockey…

Marty Sanders

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Highline’s pilot program helps move people from food assistance to self-sufficiency

King County residents receiving food assistance will have new opportunities to learn and improve job skills through a…

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New community choir to perform

The newly formed South King County Community Choir presents an Easter program on Saturday. The concert begins at…

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High school students must get chickenpox vaccine by fall

Starting this fall, area high school students will be required to have two doses of chickenpox vaccine before…

Celebrity chef Robert Irvine

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Super chef in the house

Celebrity chef Robert Irvine, a spokesman for Sysco Seattle, Inc., of Kent , gives a presentation at the…

Volunteers collected clothing and household goods for KentHope. They included

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Volunteers collect big numbers for KentHOPE

The Meridian Valley Country Club members' Spring Cleaning with Meaning two-day drive collected 120 33-gallon bags and 15…

Westy Ford

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Novinium taps Ford for product development

Kent-based Novinium, a recognized technology leader in cable rejuvenation, has hired Westy Ford to the position of product…

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Kent man charged in fatal shooting at Renton apartment

A 32-year-old Kent man pounded on the door of a Renton apartment at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday, demanding…

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Kent apartment fire displaces 2 people

Two people were displaced Tuesday morning following a fire at their apartment in the 1000 block of Central…