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Berrios is the right choice for mayor

With the primary on Tuesday, I would like to discuss taxes in relation to the race for mayor…

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Ralph will get the job done as mayor

Dana Ralph received endorsements from the Kent Police, the Kent Fire Department (now Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority)…

Letters to the Editor

Berrios will make a great mayor

As a volunteer president of a local homeowners’ association, I’m voting for Jim Berrios for mayor. This is…

Letters to the Editor

Unfounded assumption

I am astonished, Ms. Barber, that you compare Kent mayoral candidates Dana Ralph and Jim Berrios to the…

Letters to the Editor

Swansen has what it takes to solve problems

It’s time we elected a candidate who has the citizens and cities best interest at heart.

Letters to the Editor

Bill would harm health care

Health insurance is more than a policy, it’s peace of mind. It’s knowing your family will be cared…

Letters to the Editor

Kent remains silent on climate change, fighting pollution

Al Gore recently led a three-day training in Bellevue, giving his signature climate change presentation to an energetic…

Treehouse seeks community organizations to host back-to-school drives to benefit foster children

Business

Treehouse seeks community organizations to host back-to-school drives to benefit foster children

The Paramount Hotel will donate backpacks to Treehouse, the Seattle-based nonprofit which gives youth in foster care a…

Celebrate Kent’s history at multiple August events

Life

Celebrate Kent’s history at multiple August events

Visitors and residents are invited to celebrate Kent’s past at multiple events in August.

State’s new distracted driving law going too far? | The Petri Dish

Opinion

State’s new distracted driving law going too far? | The Petri Dish

The state’s new law targeting distracted drivers sure is annoying folks.

Life

Dog Days of Summer coming to Kent Senior Center

The second annual Dog Days of Summer event returns Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,…

Sports

Hydros to compete for Columbia Cup this weekend

The race for the national championship for H1 Unlimited Hydroplanes gets underway this weekend when the swift fleet…

Wright duo headlines $75,000 Emerald Downs Derby | Stable news and notes

Sports

Wright duo headlines $75,000 Emerald Downs Derby | Stable news and notes

Trainer Blaine Wright, cruising to a second straight Emerald Downs title, will saddle the top two choices in…

Highline College president announces retirement

News

Highline College president announces retirement

Nearly 40 years in higher education, 22 years at Highline for Bermingham

Sounder trains to run Sunday for Mariners game

News

Sounder trains to run Sunday for Mariners game

Mariners fans can bypass weekend traffic and take Sound Transit’s popular game day Sounder train to the 1:10…

Business

Skip the Line this summer at DOL, renew online | VIDEO

Summer is a busy time at Department of Licensing (DOL) licensing service offices (LSOs), especially in densely populated…

Auburn alumni direct ‘Pippin’; performances on Green River College stage Aug. 4-5

Life

Auburn alumni direct ‘Pippin’; performances on Green River College stage Aug. 4-5

Most likely to … direct a musical theatre production at Green River College?

Excel Public Charter School in Kent joins Green Dot network

News

Excel Public Charter School in Kent joins Green Dot network

Excel Public Charter School in Kent is now a part of the Green Dot Public Schools network.

ShoWare Shootout: outdoor courts heat up with 3-on-3 play | PHOTOS

Sports

ShoWare Shootout: outdoor courts heat up with 3-on-3 play | PHOTOS

A field of 126 teams competed for top divisional honors at the sun-kissed, eighth annual ShoWare Shootout last…

Dry spell in Seattle | Shiers

Opinion

Dry spell in Seattle | Shiers

Months removed from record-breaking winter and spring rain, the Puget Sound region is on another streak.