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Republic Services will collect garbage, yard waste and recycling on Presidents’ Day holiday
Republic Services will collect garbage, yard waste and recycling on schedule on Presidents' Day (Monday, Feb. 17).
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State attorney general says Inslee has power to issue death penalty moratorium
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following statement Tuesday regarding Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement that he is…
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Kent woman’s screaming, yelling disturbs neighbors | Police Blotter
Kent Police arrested a woman for investigation of disturbing the peace after neighbors complained about her yelling, screaming…
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Gov. Jay Inslee imposes moratorium on death penalty in Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that he is imposing a moratorium on carrying out the death penalty in…
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Tuesday final day for Kent School District ballots
The last day to return ballots for the Kent School District levies is Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Sports
Rockets blast T-Birds in Monday matinee | WHL
The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 7-3 Monday afternoon at Prospera Place in Kelowna, British Columbia.
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King County Council approves Transportation Benefit District in effort to raise more tax revenue
The Metropolitan King County Council on Monday gave its unanimous approval to the formation of a Transportation Benefit…
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Retired Kent School District superintendent dies
Former Kent School District Superintendent Dr. George T. Daniel passed away Jan. 30 of lung cancer. He was…
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Park Orchard celebrates 50th anniversary on multi-cultural night
Park Orchard Elementary School recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, setting an attendance record for a school event.
Life
Northwest’s classic jazz festival set for March 8 at historic venue
Burien Arts Association's sixth annual Highline Classic Jazz Festival presents 14 bands playing on three separate stages on…
Sports
Kent Storm cagers capture silver at Special Olympics
Kent Storm Special Athletes won silver in Team Skills at the regional Special Olympics basketball tournament in Issaquah…
Life
Friday’s dessert show supports Rainier Youth Choirs
Take a trip down memory lane during Rainier Youth Choirs' Threads of the Past dessert show at 7…
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Kent Fire Department call report Feb. 2-8
A weekly look at calls to the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority:
Sports
T-Birds topple Chiefs again, 4-0 | WHL
The Seattle Thunderbirds defeated the Spokane Chiefs for the seventh time in seven meetings this season, winning 4-0…
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NFL funds East Hill Elementary’s playground project
The NFL funded East Hill Elementary School's playground project in the NFL Play 60 DonorsChoose.org Showdown.
Life
Reds Wine Bar in Kent to host open mic
Bring your talent to an open mic from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Reds Wine Bar and…
Life
New restaurant Lucky House does dim sum right
In a community as diverse as Kent, sometimes finding a place to eat can be a daunting task.
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MTS Art Center offers upcoming programs
The Michael Tolleson Savant Art Center has two upcoming events for the public.
Letters to the Editor
Support our children, vote yes on school levy
I remember growing up in a low-income, single-parent household. My mom would work long days and weekends to…
Letters to the Editor
We are taxed enough, vote no on levy
Vote no on the Proposition 2 technology levy. Do not throw your ballot away as I hear some…