News
Initial filings draw primary race for Kent mayor
The race to become the next Kent mayor officially kicks off this week as candidates filed for office…
News
Click it or Ticket patrols Return to King County
As Washingtonians prepare for upcoming summer travel, the Washington Traffic Safety Commission emphasizes the simplest step in keeping…
News
Green River embraces new students on College Signing Day
Hundreds of local area high school students visited Green River College last Friday to participate in College Signing…
Business
State unemployment rate hits historic low in April
Washington’s added 1,200 new jobs in April and the unemployment rate fell from 4.7 to 4.6 percent –…
News
Puget Sound Fire call report | May 7-13
A weekly look at the number of calls to the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority that serves…
News
New accommodations for pregnant workers become law
Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed legislation providing new protections for pregnant women in the workplace.
News
Two-alarm fire damages Kent restaurant
A two-alarm fire severely damaged a Kent restaurant late Monday.
Life
State Fair hosts Labor Day Washington Legends Tribute Music event
The Washington State Fair’s End of Summer Bash – a Washington Legends Tribute Music Event – is Sept.…
Life
City of Kent Arts Commission seeks artists for traffic box wrap project
The Kent Arts Commission seeks artists to submit qualifications to create artwork designs to be reproduced as vinyl…
Business
Kent Downtown Partnership Dinner Auction set for June 9
The Kent Downtown Partnership Dinner Auction – Under the Stars-A Night at the Movies – is Friday, June…
News
Green River College celebrates Islam Awareness Week
The community is invited to take part in Islam Awareness Week at Green River College.
Life
Logic to perform at Kent’s ShoWare Center July 13
Rapper Logic will bring his Everybody’s Tour, featuring special guests Brooklyn upstart Joey Bada$$ and Big Lenbo, at…
News
Road projects begin in two Kent neighborhoods
Drivers in a couple of Kent neighborhoods will face intermittent and alternating lane closures and traffic diversions over…
Sports
Thunderbirds capture WHL title, seize Ed Chynoweth Cup
Seattle rallies for dramatic OT win at Regina
Sports
Sharkzilla charges home in Auburn Stakes | Emerald Downs
Sharkzilla rallied from the clouds and tagged So Lucky in the final yards for a one-length victory Sunday…
Sports
Kentwood’s Singh, Soleim dart to wins at NPSL track and field finals | PHOTOS
Kentwood seniors Harsimran Singh and Nicole Soleim shone on the oval at the 4A North Puget Sound League…
Sports
Thunderbirds fly past Pats for 3-2 championship series lead | WHL finals
Barzal has two goals in 7-4 Game 5 win; series shifts to Regina
Sports
Capital Expense splashes to victory in feature | Emerald Downs
Capital Expense raced to a big early lead and cruised to a four-length victory Friday in the featured…
Obituaries
JILL CARRIER
Jill Simmons Carrier passed away on May 8, 2017 in Renton, WA at the age of 63.
News
King County Democratic Central Committee faces campaign finance complaint
The state Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced that it filed a complaint in Thurston County Superior Court on…