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New King County program helps jailed veterans
An innovative program just launched by King County is working to give incarcerated veterans some of the skills…
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Application deadline nears for free food waste prevention and curbside composting outreach program
Learn which materials are accepted in curbside composting and recycling, and how to keep edible food from going…
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Kent closes Lake Meridian boat launch due to high water levels
The city of Kent closed the boat launch at Lake Meridian until further notice because of high water…
Obituaries
Steven Joseph Gruenstein
Steven Joseph Gruenstein Steven Joseph Gruenstein, 55, passed away on February 27, 2016 in a tragic motor vehicle…
News
Governor appoints Green River College trustee
Sharonne Navas of Kent has been appointed to the five-member Green River College Board of Trustees by Gov.…
News
T-Birds to host first two games of WHL playoffs
The Seattle Thunderbirds will host the first two games of the Western Hockey League playoffs later this month,…
Sports
Conks’ LuBom, Royals’ Jackson selected co-MVPs | SPSL basketball
Kentwood's Darius LuBom and Kent-Meridian's Romaine Jackson were named co-most valuable players of the South Puget Sound League…
News
Legislature, school districts continue to seek solutions to teacher shortage, funding
A teacher shortage is slamming school districts in Washington, and as the Legislature reaches the end of its…
News
Valencia promoted to CLS director at Highline College
Iesha Valencia has been promoted to director of the Center for Leadership and Service (CLS) at Highline College.
Opinion
Fight to keep our government open continues | Guest op
Once again, our local elected representatives gathered under the great marble dome of the Capitol in Olympia and…
News
Expect nighttime travel delays on Central Avenue in Kent
Kent drivers should expect travel time delays in the area of Central Avenue South and Willis Street on…
Letters to the Editor
City needs to respond to will of its citizens
The juxtaposition of the two lead articles on the front page of the Kent Reporter's March 4 issue…
Letters to the Editor
Pine Tree Park: a study in upkeep
The problem with Forward Thrust, the 1968 initiative that created Pine Tree Park, is that it provided for…
Letters to the Editor
Fireworks noise carries more bang than July 4
This “old fogey” takes exception to Ms. Little’s assertion that personal fireworks only occur for a day or…
Letters to the Editor
Ban is needed to protect us
I am not only an “old fogey over 50” but also someone who has protected this community for…
News
Mill Creek Middle School hosts Brain Symposium
Mill Creek Middle School will host its second annual Brain Symposium from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at…
News
King County police agencies plan emphasis traffic patrols March 14-25
The King County Target Zero Task Force, which includes police agencies throughout the county as well as the…
News
U.S. Sen. Murray helps introduce mental health crisis plan
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senate health committee members, including the chairman and ranking member, announced on Monday…
Business
DQ to give away free cones March 15; raise funds for children hospitals
Dairy Queen will give away free cones on Tuesday, March 15 to help benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals,…
Sports
11-3 loss to Sockers eliminates Stars from playoffs | MASL
The Tacoma Stars concluded its first full season in the Major Arena Soccer League with an 11-3 loss…